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A traveler visiting Japan for work made a side trip to the 17th-century Toshogu shrine at Nikko, where they discovered the original carved depiction of the three wise monkeys (sanzaru) — the source of the “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” saying — while noting the shrine’s giant Cryptomeria trees evoked memories of Oregon despite the rainy weather.

A humorous personal account of the “Sam Khok diet,” in which the author claims to have transformed from a heavy, multi-chinned child into a slimmer version of himself, presenting before-and-after photos as proof of the diet’s effectiveness.

Visitors to the Amphawa floating market in Samut Songkram province, Thailand can enjoy excellent food, vibrant atmosphere, and boat tours through the canals to witness remarkable displays of synchronized firefly bioluminescence in the trees.

An Asian Turfgrass Company team celebrated a recent college graduation at a riverside restaurant on the outskirts of Bangkok, feasting on large prawns — a local staple where the head is considered the best part, best enjoyed with a spicy dipping sauce.

A recipe and personal account of making a spicy Thai-style green mango salad with dried fish, shrimp, peanuts, chili peppers, and shrimp sauce — ingredients the author found intensely flavorful enough to induce visible sweating.

Lime-chili “SHOCK” Lay’s potato chips from Thailand deliver an overwhelming flavor unlike anything else in the snack aisle, while sweet mango with coconut milk sticky rice proves so irresistibly good that eating two full mangos’ worth in one sitting leads to an involuntary food coma.

Available in Thailand this summer, the Mango Tango ice cream bar delivers an intense mango flavor similar to Japan’s popular Mango Crunky bar, but without the chocolate coating.

A homemade photo calendar featuring pictures from the past year is suggested as a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift idea.

An enthusiastic personal endorsement of Axe’s Dark Temptation line of men’s grooming products—including shower gel, anti-perspirant, and body spray—praising the chocolate scent as irresistible and suitable for both men and women.

A celebration of Guy’s 28th birthday in Dallas that began as a dignified afternoon gathering with sparkling wine and craft ales before devolving into lighthearted revelry, complete with a water gun and March Madness.