I’m always on the hunt for meals that prioritize creativity and the intrinsic flavour of the vegetables themselves, and Chef Amanda Cohen’s legendary establishment delivered exactly that. Stepping into Dirt Candy in New York City is less like entering a restaurant and more like walking into a botanical flavour laboratory! The quick menu rundown The … Read more
Our flight from Siem Reap to Bangkok was at 1 PM. There are several Bangkok Airways flights on that route daily and we hoped to catch and earlier done. We reached the airport at 7:30 AM and were able to get seats on the 9:50 AM flight, which would then allow us to have more … Read more
Since we had spent almost three days in Chiang Mai, we decided to take a day out of the city and go do something outdoors. My knee injury prevented any strenuous activity. We booked a day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park; Thailand’s’ only rain forest and also has the highest peak in Thailand. Our … Read more
Today, we embarked on a culinary journey with Yui and Kwan at A lot of Thai. The day was as delightful as it was educational. Our day began with a warm welcome from Yui’s husband, Kwan, who whisked us away in a classic matador, a nostalgic touch that transported us back to simpler times. Their … Read more
Our first morning in Chiang Mai and we woke up to a lot of rain. Not a drizzle, but a proper tropical thunderstorm! The rains created an overcast in the sky and this prompted us to change our original plan for the day which was to go to Doi Suthep. An attraction of Doi Suthep … Read more
Our first day in Chaing Mai where we visited the Hindu temple in the city and the Kalari night market.
We slept and woke up early in Bangkok – just the way I like it (vacation or not!). I was up by 4:30 am and tried to be as quiet as possible so Heena would get some sleep, but she was up by 5:30 am as well. We enjoyed our favorite pastime in Bangkok: gazing … Read more
Up at 5 AM. Maybe it’s excitement… or jet lag. Who’s complaining! We were ready to go! we got dressed and head down for another delicious breakfast spread by the river. Our agenda for the day was Jim Thompson House and the a visit to the MBK mall to see if we can buy something … Read more
We slept well on our first night in Bangkok and felt energetic when we woke up at 5 AM the next day. We just sat by the window watching the river come to life as the sun rose. Oh, we so love it here already! We both got ready and head for breakfast at 6:30am. … Read more
We’re in Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit– Thats the official name of Bangkok! We arrived at 12:30 PM. Since we already had Heena’s visa done at home, immigration was a breeze and we did not have to wait in … Read more