Picture this: a hammock strung between two palms, waves gently lapping at the sand, the scent of lemongrass in the air, and your only worry being whether to order a mango smoothie or a coconut shake next. Welcome to Thailand’s little slice of tropical heaven—Koh Samui.

Edmonton may be known as Alberta’s capital and a gateway to the North, but it also holds a title few cities can claim: home to the largest mall in North America. And not just any mall. **West Edmonton Mall** is like someone said, “What if we made a mall... but also added a water park, roller coasters, a pirate ship, an ice rink, a shooting range, a sea lion show, a chapel, and a hotel shaped like a fantasy castle?”