Koh Kret – or Koh Kred – a tranquil Mon island on the Chao Phraya River that remains something of a secret to most Bangkok visitors, and even to some Thais for that matter, makes for a restorative escape from the chaos of Thailand’s capital. Koh Kret is a diminutive Mon island – just three … Read more
This khao soi gai recipe makes the delicious Chiang Mai curry noodle chicken soup that is as beloved by foreign visitors as much as locals in the Northern Thailand city. Slurped at market stalls, simple eateries and fancy restaurants, khao soi gai quickly becomes addictive. One of our best Asian street food recipes, our recipe … Read more
Southeast Asian wineries are a novelty for most visitors to the tropical region. The chance to see vineyards skirted by coconut palms is a singular experience – especially when an elephant and his mahout amble between the vines. All wineries welcome visitors, with tours and tasting rooms, and some boast restaurants. These are the Southeast … Read more
A Bangkok riverside renaissance in the last decade or so has seen an abundance of new boutique hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, art galleries, and even shopping malls sprouting along the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, luring locals and expats as much as tourists to Thailand’s ‘River of Kings’. Over the last decade or so, … Read more
A weekend in Chiang Mai is just enough time to get a feel for northern Thailand’s former Lanna capital. While most travellers focus on the old walled city and gilded pagodas, the city is also home to fantastic food, serious cafés, seriously good shopping, and compelling contemporary art. A weekend in Chiang Mai is my … Read more