Food markets are one of the ultimate joys of travel, aren’t they? Whenever we visit a new place one of the first things we do is visit a local fresh food market. They’re a microcosm of the society. Markets give you a sensoral introduction to the culture, an insight into its everyday life, a taste … Read more about The Joys of Travel: Food Markets, part 1
Another food-related traffic hazard in Thailand, this time in Bangkok. But to be honest, as we were walking rather than driving, this young woman pushing her fresh fruit juice stall along a Sukhumvit Soi didn’t present a problem to us. She was more of an obstacle to the passing traffic. But then they’re used to … Read more about Traffic Hazards in Thailand #4
Talk about a moveable feast! We were stuck behind traffic in the old town of Phuket this time and the ‘sidecar’ of the motorcycle in front of us was loaded with all the bits and pieces this couple needed to set up their food stall at the local Night Market: boxes full of fresh groceries, … Read more about Traffic Hazards in Thailand #3
Our first night in Chiang Mai we thought we’d hit the Night Market then grab some dinner from the local vendors who have stalls in the markets in the surrounding streets. While the Night Markets get a bit samey after a while, all pedaling the same cheap t-shirts, fake DVDs and Thai handicrafts, the wonderful … Read more about The disappointments of travel: Burger King at the Night Market