Wang Lang Market is a bustling little market that’s home to stalls, eateries, bakeries, cafes, and restaurants offering some of the best and most affordable market eating in Bangkok. That’s because this busy riverside market, located between two ferry piers, is a local market, serving university students and health workers at nearby Siriraj Hospital in … Read more
Sustainable souvenirs to buy in Southeast Asia include anything that’s handmade and handcrafted, fair trade and ethically-produced rather than factory-made, and locally created rather than imported. Traditional crafts, art and artisanal wares, along with eco-friendly, pre-loved, recycled, and up-cycled things are all good sustainable choices. Elephant pants are not. There’s a reason I’m singling out … Read more
Our guide to the best Siem Reap markets covers the liveliest local markets in the northern Cambodia city that’s the gateway to Angkor Wat and our home for 12 years. Rise at dawn to join the locals to buy the freshest produce, savour the tastiest market breakfasts, and absorb the bustling early morning atmosphere. Hire … Read more
This easy Cambodian steamed eggs recipe makes a Siem Reap street food favourite that locals love to tuck into from tiny plastic stools on the eat street, Road 60, on weekend evenings. These scrummy steamed eggs with spring onions, coriander, chilli, salt, and pepper, are garnished with fresh coriander and crunchy deep fried shallots and … Read more
Asian wet markets are essentially where people across the region shop for their food – everything from fresh seafood to smoked fish, from fruit and vegetables to herbs, spices and condiments. Not every wet market in Asia sells wildlife, so why is there a movement to shut them down? As Wuhan in China recently emerged … Read more