When I think of Thailand, the first things that comes to mind are blissful beaches and island hopping. But if you venture away from the shore and up north, the terrain looks different: jaw dropping mountains, dense jungle, and interesting nature everywhere you turn. The best hub for witnessing the beauty of northern Thailand is […]
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Southeast Asia has the perfect climate for growing all types of spices, herbs, roots, and plants. The abundance of flavorful and aromatic ingredients like chilis, ginger, basil, lemongrass and tamarind lends itself well to a staple of Thai cuisine: curry. There are 5 common types of Thai curries that you’ll see on menus across the
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Thai food is booming in the United States. Even my small hometown in Virginia has a local Thai spot. Popular menu items include Tom Yum soup, Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and all types of curries. Perhaps you’ll find larb (a minced meat salad) or maybe Som Tum (papaya salad), depending on the spot. There’s
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What is an “ethical” elephant experience and does Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai fit the bill? Find out here.
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When it comes to desserts in Thailand, the first thing that might come to mind is mango sticky rice. However, there are many unique Thai desserts that you probably won’t find outside of Southeast Asia. As a dessert loving frugal foodie, I can’t say no to interesting and cheap street sweets…. Here are 3 unique
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The the battle of Pad Thai vs Pad See Ew, which Thai noodle dish reigns supreme?
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Walking through Bangkok is a shock to the senses. Whizzing cars, abrupt voices, and indistinguishable dings, dongs, and beeps compete for attention. Different smells smack the nose around every which way—fish balls from the left, baked pastries from the right, sputtering engine fumes sneaking in between. These smells and sounds get trapped in the hot,
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Koh Chang is the second largest island in Thailand, covering an impressive 217 square kilometers. Local and international tourists alike visit the island for its beautiful beaches, island hopping opportunities, and dense jungle. (Fun Fact: 70% of the island consists of virgin rain forest.) Koh Chang isn’t as “trendy” as other Thailand Island hotspots like
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No matter what Thai restaurant you go to in the world, chances are the menu will have Pad Thai. And for good reason! Pad Thai is an exciting dish with a complex blend of sweet, salty, and sour flavors. It has captured the taste buds of foodies around the globe, but how did this dish
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Koh Chang feels like one of those “the earth after human” BBC specials– empty resorts, closed stores, restaurants being engulfed by trees and vines. Tourists are a rare sight and dogs are free to roam to streets. Locals laze around waiting for customers. The different types of clouds are in a continual battle for dominance
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