floating market is a market that is located next to a body of water and vendors sell things directly out of their boats. Though some of the main waterways have since been filled in to make way for roads, Bangkok was once known as the Venice of Asia due to its extensive network of canals. [...]
pending about three-quarters of 2011 in Thailand, I was able to explore further the glorious realm of delicious Thai food. #1. Pictured above is a dish known as khao kluk kaphi that is made of shrimp flavored fried rice covered in a rainbow of tasty ingredients! #2. Khao moo daeng, or red barbecued pork and rice, [...]
Apocalypse Later from Niles Harrison. A short film documenting my travels through the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand in October of 2011. Inspired by Francis Ford Coppola’s 1979 film “Apocalypse Now”. “Moonlight Mile” was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in 1971 and performed by the Rolling Stones. “Run Through the Jungle” was written [...]
Bangkok’s Chinatown, known as Yaowarat, is one of the most thrilling places in town! The area is alive and bustling at all hours of the day with busy markets, thriving businesses and lots of restaurants. Stopping by and spending a little time in Yaowarat is a must when visiting Bangkok. A Little History of Yaowarat [...]
ollowing the flood in Thailand is difficult, confusing…even when I live in Bangkok. This massive body of excess water as well as the rise in overall water levels is swallowing parts of the city. The city of Bangkok and its residents are on edge. Yet even though millions of people are affected directly or indirectly, [...]
1. Indonesia - Nasi Padang Due to the vast spread out archipelago of Indoneisa, it’s almost impossible to label a real national dish for the entire country. I’ve just gone ahead and mentioned a normal everyday meal of Nasi Padang that consists of a plate of rice topped with a choice of dishes. When I was [...]
On the first or second day of a hill tribe trek in northern Thailand, we ran across this bright green beetle.
A closer look at Thailand’s Vegetarian Festival, an annual event taking place from late September to early October.