We were recently introduced to a great value, quality sushi in Chiang Mai, Tsunami Sushi. I’d heard of this place before, however as Mr is not a…
From January 2015
How to make bananas in sticky rice at home
A popular Thai snack you may have seen, is sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf. The fillings are as varied as the cooks that make them,…
On your bike!
We have a moped for scooting around, and whilst I have pledged to learn to ride, I’m not making much progress! So I’ve decided the solution is to get a bicycle.
Bake and bite Chiang Mai
Our friends suggested going to a bakery nearby – Bake and Bite. Mr was all eager whilst I was silently hoping they did a fruit platter(!)
Bang Krachao – an oasis in Bangkok
Bangkok is an undeniably amazing place – there’s nowhere else like it in Thailand and probably not the world! I love the hustle and bustle…
Making a lot of merit
There is a ceremony held in Chiang Mai, where over 10,000 monks come together to receive alms from the people. This mass merit making event…
Living with lizards
We live with a variety of reptiles, mainly house geckos which are the sticky little ones you see waddling around on the ceiling eating insects. In Thai they are called Jing-jok and I like having them around, well most of the time. The only real downside to living with these little guys is scanning for gecko poo in the morning…
Baan Kang Wat
Baan Kang Wat is a gorgeous artists village set against the beautiful backdrop of Doi Suthep. The village is made up of about 10 shop houses, each one offering something different.
Happy New Year
I saw this painted on a wall in a bar somewhere in Bangkok, and the sentiments resonate with me. Remember when you were a kid…