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...]
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...]
Five Traditional Foods from Thailand You Must Try
Eating is a favourite pastime throughout South East Asia and with so many fresh ingredients and flavourful spices, it is easy to see why! As I explore each region, I'll be sampling local specialties and sharing the near infinite variety of foods that make travelling in this part … [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...]