Ep 50: Songkran: the World's Biggest Water Fi...

Recording 100 podcasts in 100 days was more than just putting on a show for you. Hopefully you've been able to learn quite a bit from these episodes, but the part that excites me the most is due to my own challenge. After years of talking about doing a podcast, I finally decided ...  Show more

Playa del Carmen Mexico is one of the better digital nomad hotspots, and is where I am now. The wifi situation has not been ideal in my experience, but some people have found better connections. Playa is about 15–20% more expensive than it was for me in Bangkok, but I've been eat ...  Show more

Thomas Baudinette's Boys Love Media in Thailand: Celebrity, Fans, and Transnational Asian Queer Popular Culture (Bloomsbury, 2023) explores the contours of fandom, and in particular the mainstreaming of queer romance, not only in Thailand but in the Philippines and also Japan. To ...  Show more

In a few days’ time, we will enjoy a delicious treat called “zongzi”, or “sticky rice dumplings”, for the Dragon Boat Festival. Have you ever wondered why we are so obsessed with eating certain kinds of food at different times of the year? 

In this episode of Travel That Matters, Bruce speaks with Divia, the Global Editorial Director of Condé Nast Traveler, about her home country of India, inclusive of the bustling scene in Goa, the best time of year to visit, where to find the best jewelry, and the thrills of a tig ...  Show more

Thailand has faced decades of political turmoil, but its economy has continued to grow, defying the odds. Strategically located and driven by strong industries, Thailand has managed to navigate through coups and crises. However, with ongoing challenges, can Thailand continue its ...  Show more