Thailand

Khanom Krok are little Thai coconut pancakes with crispy edges and a soft, creamy center. They’re made in heavy cast iron pans with round wells, kind of like the Danish …

The Burmese Banana Coconut Wraps are one of my favorite sweet treats from Tea Garden in Mae Sot. In Myanmar, the wraps with banana and coconut are typically enjoyed after …

Afternoon tea at the Authors’ Lounge at Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok is one of those things you should try at least once in your life. It’s a step away from …

Tucked away behind the hectic roundabout at Victory Monument is one of Bangkok’s most iconic noodle spots: Boat Noodle Alley. This narrow stretch of canal-side eateries is where you go …

The mango season in Thailand peaks from April to June, and although you can get mango all year round, it is during this time of the year that they taste …

I arrived in Bangkok late, and by the time I made it into the city and checked into my hotel, dinner time had long passed. My hotel was on a …

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Hoi Tod Chaw Lae is a street kitchen/restaurant close to Thong Lo BTS Station known for pad thai and hoi tod. Most of you are probably familiar with pad thai, …

I had taken the overnight bus from Bangkok to Mae Sot and arrived early in the morning, slightly groggy but ready to explore. There’s something magical about those quiet hours …

I’ve celebrated New Year’s Eve in Bangkok several times, but it wasn’t until 2022 that I made it down to CentralWorld to experience the countdown. I arrived in Bangkok that …

Somboon Seafood is a very popular seafood restaurant chain in Bangkok. The original restaurant opened back in 1969, and their signature fried curry crab has turned into legend. The fried …

I love the hot and sour taste of a good tom yum soup, and the one at Pe Aor (P’Aor) is one of the best you’ll find in Bangkok (and …

When I’m in Bangkok, I usually get a massage every day and through the years, I think I’ve had hundreds of massages in the city. I might have overdone it …

On my last trip to Bangkok, I stayed at a hotel near Don Mueang Airport. Each day, I would take the SRT (State Railway of Thailand) train to the city, …

Morning coffee at Tea Garden in Mae Sot is such a nice experience. The cafe is tucked away, just off the busy Intharakiri Road, and the small tables in the …

Belga is a Belgian rooftop bar and brasserie located on the 32nd floor at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit. It’s a great place for beer and moules frites, combining a fairly causal …

Rung Rueang has been my favorite noodle shop ever since my first visit more than 10 years ago. It was my friend Annie, who told me about Rung Rueang, when …

On my last visit to Bangkok, I had such a great time I decided to extend my stay for a couple of days. I had been staying at Shangri-La during …

Before the pandemic, I visited Chiang Mai, but I didn’t get around to blogging much about it, which is a shame because I had some really great experiences up there. …

Benchakitti Forest Park is one of my new favorite places in Bangkok. The park is right in the middle of the city, but it is so nice and peaceful it …

When I walked out from my haul at Donki Mall, I noticed this neon lit pawn shop across the street. Now if you’ve been to Beauty & Essex in New …

Borderline Collective is located in Mae Sot, which is about the closest you get to Myanmar, while still being on the Thai side of the border. The shop/restaurant/art gallery/creative space …

Chin Women Group (CWG) was founded in Mae Sot, Thailand, in June 2001. The purpose of the group is to provide income for the members of the group, and to …

Bangkok is a great shopping destination, and almost everything is cheaper than back home, that is, if home is Europe or the US. Just steer clear of international brands and …