The Thai smile is a legendary one. In my life changing visit last year, I had the opportunity to see it for myself. The Thai smile is a genuine one in a culture that is so friendly.

The portraits I photographed below were taken from a few different unique locations. I visited a poverty stricken village (due to the 2004 Tsunami) where we were greeted with smiles and hospitality. I also had the rare experience of visiting a Karen Hill Tribe Village where I fell in love with their colorful handmade textiles and was even gifted with some items which I now treasure. The other location is a hidden University in Burma we traveled a few long hours through the jungle and then on a long-tail boat to get to. Each of these experiences I could easily write more about but for now, smile and enjoy these photographs below.