There are so many reasons why we love Chiang Mai and why it has become our favourite city in Thailand. Chiang Mai is calm and tranquil; a complete world away from the traffic-chaos and urban sprawl that is Thailand’s capital Bangkok. We spent time in both the old city and in the fun, hipster neighbourhood […]
what to eat in Thailand
Where to Eat the Best Khao Soi in Chiang Mai
Among all the options of where and what to eat in Chiang Mai, Khao Soi is one of my favourites. The recipe originated near the Burmese-Thai border, which means northern Thailand is the only place where you can taste the real thing. If you’ve never had khao soi before, it is an intense and rich, […]
Eating Thai Street Food
Thailand really is the epitome of all street food cities. Ratty old carts and portable kitchens line the sidewalks. Thai families who live close to the curb open up their homes to sell whatever they’re serving for dinner that night to others passing by. We’ve even seen mechanic shops set up during the daytime turn into Thai street food garages by night. Thai food […]
What to Eat in Thailand
There are few places in the world where cuisine is an interesting juxtaposition of sweet, sour, hot and salty all in one. Thailand is one of those places. When Dan and I go back to the land of smiles, food is a big reason why. Here are 10 classic dishes to eat when you travel to […]
My Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai
Can you smell that? Curry is in the air! That is all I’ve been eating while living in Southeast Asia. We spent a combined three months in Thailand – mainly to eat Thai street food. Food is often what pulls us into destinations. A few kilometres outside of Chiang Mai, I took a Thai cooking class to […]
Eating with a Thai Family in Bangkok
One of the best ways to experience local culture and immerse yourself is by sharing time with the people and communities who live there. I try meeting new people, sometimes even sharing a meal with a local, when I travel. In Bangkok, Dan and I had dinner with a Thai family from the Kudijin community. We met them on our bike […]