All around me I could see a lush forest filled with diverse plant and animal species. From afar it looked like a wild, unclaimed piece of land. However, I would soon find out it was actually a highly productive, cultivated coffee plantation. This four acre organic farm was no … [Read more...]
Planting the Seeds of Change with Urban Agriculture
Everywhere I look I see gardens overflowing with life. As I walk the grounds, I encounter raised beds brimming with leafy greens. I follow the trail of pea shoots and zucchini vines as they climb out of tubs and crawl along the side of buildings. I peer into milk crates and … [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...]