Category Archives: food

Best of Thailand

We’ve just made it to Malaysia, but before we launch into how excited we are to be here, we figured it was time for a Thailand roundup. Happily, the good far outweighs the bad, but in the name of balance … Continue reading

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Operation Koh Samui

We had been planning to visit Koh Samui just after Koh Tao, but were lacking in word-of-mouth insights on where to stay. Our neighbor in Tanote Bay, a Frenchman, recommended we check out Choeng Mon. Without much else to go on, we … Continue reading

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Finally, a stomach’s heaven!

The traveling bug–the actual bacteria–that seems to be implanted on all passengers as they embark on their foreign tours has finally left us. I hope. After four weeks of slugging our way through family style meals, roadside stands, street market … Continue reading

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Thai Farm Cooking School

A major action step on my Chiang Mai wish list has been learning about the food culture, and naturally, I couldn’t resist signing up for a Thai cooking course. Michael and I have tried our hand at various curries, Pad … Continue reading

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Delicious Fish Food

Ah, the culinary world of Thailand. And Southeast Asia for that matter. What a major draw for our travels. And we have had our fish balls and seen our fair share of dried fish at the markets. I am still … Continue reading

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