Forget what you think you know about death. In Mexico, it’s not something to fear — it’s something to celebrate. Every year from October 31st to November 2nd, the country bursts into color, scent, sound, and memory for what might be the most magical holiday on the planet: Día de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead.

Deep in the heart of southern Thailand, where jungle vines tangle with ancient roots and mist drapes over dramatic limestone cliffs, lies a place that feels like another world. Welcome to **Khao Sok National Park** — a surreal landscape of emerald waters, hidden caves, and the kind of tropical wilderness that rewires your idea of paradise.