Strasbourg is one of those places that feels like it belongs in two worlds at once—because it kind of does. Nestled on the eastern edge of France, right by the German border, Strasbourg is a beautiful contradiction. Think timber-framed houses that look straight out of a Grimm fairytale, but also sleek political buildings like the European Parliament.

If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping to a place where shoes are optional, sunsets come in full technicolor, and time slows to a whisper, let us introduce you to Thailand’s best-kept secret: **Koh Lipe**.