If Banff is the crown jewel of the Canadian Rockies, then Jasper is its wild and unpredictable sibling — rugged, raw, and impossibly beautiful. Tucked away further north in Alberta, Jasper National Park feels like a secret you stumble upon rather than a destination you planned. It's the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, yet somehow less crowded, more mysterious, and deeply immersive.

In the heart of Bangkok, just a short walk from the chaos of Siam’s mega malls and BTS stations, there’s a hidden garden where time seems to pause. Here, surrounded by banana trees, spirit houses, and koi-filled ponds, sits a traditional Thai teakwood home that feels like it’s watching the modern city through antique wooden windows.