Picturesque wooden boats stacks with colourful fresh produce. Locals wearing traditional straw hats and authentic fishermen-style pants. Freshly cooked fish on wooden skewers roasting over open grills. Picturesque. Quaint. Old-fashioned. A throwback to another time. These were … [Read more...]
Don’t Pet A Tiger, Get A Massage From An Inmate in Chiang Mai, Thailand
As a tourist it can often feel difficult to make a positive impact on the lives of those you meet. My constant battle as a traveller is whether I am doing more harm than good by visiting developing countries. I have strongly held beliefs against animal exploitation like petting … [Read more...]
My Adventure Cooking Organic Thai Food in Thailand
When we left off, I'd just finished making a beautiful red curry paste and it was finally time to start cooking organic Thai food! We headed over to our individual workstations where the ingredients had been laid out. I thoroughly appreciated that each person had their own stove … [Read more...]
My Adventure Cooking Curry With Farm Fresh Herbs in Thailand
After a few days of meandering through Chiang Mai's old town, I decided to see what fun activities were available around the city. Predominantly I found packaged tours offering hiking, biking, kayaking and even cooking to those who are willing to join a group and pay the high … [Read more...]
Eat, Shop, Repeat: A Taste of Thai Life at a Saturday Night Market
After the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, Chiang Mai felt to me like a gentle pastoral town. Instead of skyscrapers, I found temples. Instead of oppressive heat, I found the cool temperatures of northern Thailand. Instead of mega malls, I found a Saturday Night Market. Chiang … [Read more...]
Forget Michelin Stars, Eat At A Mall Food Court in Bangkok, Thailand
When travelling, sometimes even the smallest things can have a steep learning curve. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that in a city obsessed with food, Bangkok locals commonly eat at mall food courts! Not only that but these mall meals are often fresh, local dishes not mass … [Read more...]
Midnight Eats and Explorations in Bangkok, Thailand
Where did we leave off on our midnight food tour of Bangkok last time? Ah yes, eight very full bellies and only half way through the tour! Luckily, our next stop wasn't to snack but instead to walk through Pak Khlong Talat, Bangkok's famous fresh flower market. Interestingly, the … [Read more...]
Eating My Way Through Bangkok After Dark
I arrived in Bangkok excited to try some authentic, delicious Thai dishes. But in a city with a dizzying array of eating opportunities, it was hard to know where to begin. When a quick online search revealed that Bangkok Food Tours offered small, tailored tours of Bangkok's … [Read more...]