"During a honeymoon stay at a modestly priced Phuket resort, the included daily breakfast buffet became a grounding ritual: a reliable, reasonably priced spread featuring paper-thin bacon, little grilled sausages, perfectly fried eggs, made-to-order omelettes, fruits, pastries, juices, coffee, and Thai-style items like rice porridge and stir-fried noodles. The abundance and predictability of the buffet offered comforting routine amid travel’s unpredictability, and even the repeated soundtrack of the Norwegian duo Kings of Convenience turned into a fond, humorous part of the experience before days spent on boat trips, motorbike drives, and secluded beaches." - Matthew Kang