In the dense jungles and river basins of South Kalimantan, a profound tradition takes place—one that invites the realm of the spirits to guide human decisions. The Manajah Antang ritual, practiced by the Dayak people, is a sacred ceremony in which a spiritual bird called the Antang is summoned to offer signs and direction from the unseen world. Whether to declare war, select a leader, or prepare for a journey, the Dayak turn to the Antang for divine confirmation.

Welcome to Thailand’s most infamous one-kilometer stretch. It’s loud, chaotic, wild — and somehow, still weirdly magical. You don’t *stumble* onto Khao San Road. You arrive with purpose, or you get pulled in by the gravity of its neon madness.