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...]
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...]
Skip Khaosan Road, Visit Nonthaburi Market in Bangkok, Thailand
On my first full day in Bangkok, I woke up to grey skies and drizzling rain. It didn't inspire a strong desire to go exploring. I already knew I wanted to skip Khaosan Road, but choosing between the many other interesting attractions in Bangkok was difficult. Luckily, I'd read … [Read more...]
Skip the Vatican, Visit a Fish Market in Rome, Italy
I have never been a very good tourist. I often don't know what important landmarks a city boasts. I rarely do any research before a trip. I don't do well on tour busses. Lines and crowds stress me out. And truthfully, I hate being told what I should do. So when everyone told me … [Read more...]