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Five Beers, Five Brands, Five Countries in Southeast Asia

July 13, 2016 globallocavore 7 Comments

Today I'm keeping things lighthearted. While I've got plenty more stories about how food shapes our experience of cultures and landscapes, they will have to wait because this post is all about the fun, silly topic of brands of beer in Southeast Asia! A Locavore's Guide to Beer … [Read more...]

Cambodia, Eat, Laos, Locavore Food Guides, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand

A Place to Recharge: Southern Thailand

May 13, 2016 globallocavore 1 Comment

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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

In search of Khao Soi in Chiang Mai, Thailand

May 4, 2016 globallocavore 9 Comments

I'm off in search of authentic Khao Soi in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I indulge in a bowl of creamy, spicy, tangy chicken curry soup that I still dreaming about.

We were slogging through the steamy tropical heat with twelve o'clock sun beating down on us. One of my companions muttered something about Englishmen, mad dogs and the midday sun. We'd been exploring Wat Phra That Doi Suthep all morning and we were hungry. I could tell my … [Read more...]

Explore, Featured, Locavore Travels, Thailand

A City of Extremes: Bangkok, Thailand

March 2, 2016 globallocavore 3 Comments

Bangkok, Thailand Photo Essay

Bangkok, Thailand  Initial Thoughts: As my flight begins to descend and we break through the cloud cover, I see the patchwork of green fields below. Suddenly it hits me - I’ve survived my fight, I’ve survived 24 hours of travel, I’ve survived a heartbreaking week of goodbyes. I … [Read more...]

Explore, Locavore Tips, Locavore Travels, Thailand

Visit The Odd Bang Naam Phung Floating Market Outside Bangkok, Thailand

February 29, 2016 globallocavore 6 Comments

A visit to the oddly landlocked Bang Naam Phung Floating Market outside Bangkok, Thailand is not the picturesque experience but it is unconventional.

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...]

Explore, Locavore Tourism, Thailand

Don’t Pet A Tiger, Get A Massage From An Inmate in Chiang Mai, Thailand

February 15, 2016 globallocavore 4 Comments

Unconventional Tourism Suggestion: Get a massage at a Women's Prison in Chiang Mai, Thailand and support an important vocational training program.

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...]

Explore, Locavore Tourism, Thailand

My Adventure Cooking Organic Thai Food in Thailand

February 3, 2016 globallocavore Leave a Comment

A Locavore's How To: Cooking Organic Thai Food

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...]

Explore, Locavore Skills, 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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