An elderly lady sits on wooden stairs covered in dust. The house appears old and without modern amenities. The lady has been worn by time, but still carry outs the tradition of neck elongation, sporting around 15 brass rings around her neck

Why the Long-neck Village of Thailand is controversial.

By: Tom Brinkworth
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Feature Image: Matteo Selva Northern Thailand’s ‘cultural tourism’ industry is founded upon the villages of the Kayan long-neck tribe, whose woman stack solid brass rings around their neck. This practice has long been ubiquitous with Kayan culture in which the subsequent elongated neck is a symbol of beauty. This practice achieves this illusion by placing…

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Do you have what it takes to ride a scooter in Bangkok?

By: Tom Brinkworth
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The easiest and fastest way to get around Bangkok is either by scooter or Tuk-tuk. The latter tends to be a lot more expensive. Especially, when you are a tourist and have no comprehension of the Thai language – some operators triple or quadruple the price for unwitting tourists. This makes the appeal of hiring…

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