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Becoming an Omnivore

July 19, 2016 globallocavore 12 Comments

It was a cold and rainy night in the Belfast, Northern Ireland. I was tucked into a wood paneled booth in the serendipitously named Bishop Restaurant. In front of me was a plate of fish and chips, a side of mushy peas and a hot cuppa tea. I took a deep breath and a tentative … [Read more...]

Explore, Locavore Travels, United Kingdom

Learning to Value Every Grain of Rice

June 21, 2016 globallocavore 41 Comments

Watching the annual rice harvest in Laos was an emotional and educational experience. I never thought I'd learn to value every grain of rice, but I did

The scene was incredibly beautiful from afar. The fields were sparsely dotted with villagers wearing traditional straw hats and wielding machetes by hand. The glowing, radiant tones of the early morning sun flooded with fields with gold. The rice dried in perfect bundles while … [Read more...]

Explore, Laos, Locavore Travels

The Sweetness of Sharing in Split, Croatia

June 13, 2016 globallocavore 45 Comments

Using a rusty, dirt-caked knife, she sliced a perfectly ripe pear and passed me a piece dripping with juice. In the space of a split-second, I was caught between craving the connection and fearing the lack of sanitation. My desire to experience, to interact, to connect grew … [Read more...]

Croatia, Explore, Locavore Travels

Subsistence Fishing on the Mekong River, Laos

June 7, 2016 globallocavore 43 Comments

As the sun rises I watch local fishermen engage in Subsistence Fishing on the Mekong River off the island of Don Khong in the 4000 Islands of Laos.

I stumbled across the deck feeling my way over to the wooden railing. As my eyes started to adjust to the darkness, I could just barely see the river gently flowing passed. I relished the absolute silence of the predawn. None of my fellow travellers were awake and yet I … [Read more...]

Explore, Laos, Locavore Travels

A Land of Outdoor Adventures: Central Laos

June 3, 2016 globallocavore 30 Comments

Photo Essay Central Laos

Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng & Vientiane, Laos  Initial Thoughts: Driving into Luang Prabang on the back of a converted pickup truck after two days aboard a boat felt like waking up on a new continent. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Luang Prabang boasts gorgeous French … [Read more...]

Explore, Laos, Locavore Tips, Locavore Travels

A Journey on a Slow Boat: Mekong River, Laos

May 20, 2016 globallocavore 15 Comments

Photo Essay Mekong River

Mekong River, Laos  Initial Thoughts: I'd had visions of a quaint wooden boat shared by locals and travellers alike drifting slowly along a busy trade route. What I got was 100 drunk foreigners crammed into a boat retrofitted with seats from a minivan. In particular there were … [Read more...]

Explore, Laos, Locavore Tips, Locavore Travels

A Place to Recharge: Southern Thailand

May 13, 2016 globallocavore 1 Comment

photo essay southern thailand locavore

Krabi, Railay & Koh Lanta, Thailand Initial Thoughts: I arrived to Krabi a solo traveller once again after spending three weeks in Malaysia with my boyfriend. I wasn't having a good day. I'd nearly missed my flight out of Singapore due to a transit delay. The sole of my … [Read more...]

Explore, Locavore Tips, Locavore Travels, Thailand

A Land of Temples: Northern Thailand

May 6, 2016 globallocavore 6 Comments

Northern Thailand Photo Essay

Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & Chiang Khong, Thailand  Initial Thoughts: I arrived to Chiang Mai after a 12-hour overnight journey on a train that I had boarded on a whim. I'd just spent 12 days in Kanchanaburi province and my plans to travel south to Malaysia where interrupted by … [Read more...]

Explore, Locavore Tips, Locavore Travels, Thailand

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I’m Lauren and I'm on a mission to change the world through the power of food. I am intrigued by the intimate relationship between food, nature, culture and health.

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