Miss Grand International 2024’s unforgettable Top 3: Rachel Gupta of India, Christine Juliane Opiaza of the Philippines, and Thae Su Nyein of Myanmar. Three distinct journeys, one defining pageant era.
Northern Thailand shines in early autumn: emerald rice terraces, roaring waterfalls, misty hills, local drip coffee, and peaceful mountain roads. Experience Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son before winter crowds arrive.
Beng Mealea remains untouched by major restoration: a raw maze of fallen sandstone, dark chambers, roots and vines. Built like Angkor Wat, it reveals a classical temple in its wildest state of natural decay.
Halfway between the Thai border and Luang Prabang, Pakbeng offers a peaceful Mekong pause. As slow boats arrive at sunset, the village glows gold beneath jungle hills and starlit skies.