Time and time again as I’ve returned to Chiang Mai, I have returned to the Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School. I have multiple reasons for this. To begin though, this was my first visit to Thailand. I knew nothing ultimately of Thai food, except what the average ‘farang’ thinks they know. Falling in love with … More Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School
27 flights, 9 countries later 2016 disappeared before my eyes as I am sure many people have similar feelings. I found myself sitting around looking back over the year thinking what I have done. It didn’t take long for me to realize that a ton had happened. From Australia to the Arctic, traditional tattoos to memorable … More Looking Back… 2016
Slow cooked, tender, succulent pork hocks… need I say more. The pork falls apart, shredding in your mouth, chunks of fat and skin melt away in a rich delicate manner. It’s a moment of sublime feeling. Hints of cinnamon and star anise dance about on the tongue. The broth is liquid bronze, a subtle sweetness … More Thai Eats – Khao Kha Muu
Three times I’ve been to this cooking school and three times I’ve walked away with something new. It’s where I learnt the fundamentals of Thai cuisine passed what I thought I knew at home. To really truly grasp the concept of a different cuisine it is always best to travel and try it firsthand. Eat … More Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School
Most people don’t make it past Pai when north of Chiang Mai, but the quieter, more laidback and much less visited capital of the province, Mae Hong Son is well worth the trip away from the laid out backpacker route. Surrounded by mountains, set in a valley, if the natural beauty of this place … More Mae Hong Son, Thailand
Day 1 – To Pai I awoke to a cloudy dull gray canvas of a sky hoping it would not do as it threatened. I readied myself to undertake the first leg of my long awaited journey, the 762 curves leading up to Pai from Chiang Mai. I stepped outside in the quiet streets of … More Mae Hong Son Loop
Khao Khluk Kapi is a feast for the eyes. The array of colours on the plate like a painter’s palate only begin to do justice to this ultimately simple rice dish. Multiple textures and flavours, a balance between sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami and spice make this one of my go to dishes, especially when … More Thai Eats – Khao Khluk Kapi
Only about 25 kilometers from the Burmese border, set amongst the mountains blanketed in lush jungle Sangkhlaburi lies off the well-trodden path that most take around this spectacular country. A place with few foreigners, but instead many Thai tourists escaping the cities come here as an almost secret getaway. Home to serene picturesque landscape, both … More Sangkhlaburi, Thailand
Greasy Spoon – Breakfast Bar and Chip Shop In complete relaxation looking out over the view from the High Bar, I had met someone who had recommended this place, but most importantly mentioned that they serve black pudding. I was in… I had to check this out. Just about every place under the sun here … More Greasy Spoon – Koh Tao, Thailand
Hail to this renowned salad in all its glory. Holder of the quintessential flavours of Thai cuisine. We as travelers and locals alike bow down to you… or at least I do. As you may be able to tell I quite like som tam. I see it on nearly every menu, lots of street stalls, … More Thai Eats – Som Tam (Papaya Salad)