What is the White Temple? The White Temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand, known to locals as Wat Rong Khun, is an unconventional, contemporary Buddhist temple designed by local artist Chalermchai Kositpipat. Construction began in 1997 but is ongoing, and the sprawling...
Buddhist monks making their morning alms rounds are a common sight of life in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Each day at sunrise my neighborhood comes alive with saffron-robed, shaved headed, monastics roaming the streets and performing the ancient ritual of “begging” for...
Lopburi Sunflower Field When Is The Best Time To See The Lopburi Sunflower Fields? Every year from November to February the Thailand sunflowers put on a festival of sorts. All the way from Mae Hong Son in the north to south of Bangkok these big-headed beauties raise...
I have never been a person that liked routines. I understand how they can ground someone or add a sense of order in an otherwise hectic world but if anything they make me uneasy. I crave variety, adventure and a diversity of experiences. Routine, to me, is boring....
Century Egg How Does a Black Egg Taste? It used to be, just the thought of eating a Black Egg (or Century Egg) scared me. I love my eggs – scrambled, boiled, poached, sunny side up, over easy or over medium or even deviled. I like them Benedict, Migas, burrito,...
It is hard to believe I have been in Asia for almost a year and have now been privileged to witness two Yee Peng celebrations. Last year I attended the Yeepeng Lanna International festival near Chiang Mai, Thailand which is an amazing spectacle designed largely for...
Some days you wake up and just don’t know what to expect. After a fun day of riding with Sarah on the Samoeng Loop around Chiang Mai, Thailand we decided to stop off in the diminishing light and enjoy a coffee at one of the many premium coffee shops that are opening...
Pad Thai Wrapped in an Egg Parcel from Thip Samani in Bangkok Pad Thai is probably the most famous dish in Thai cuisine, but where is the best place to get it in Bangkok? I don’t normally associate Pad Thai with street food but, there is a place in...
