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Archive | September, 2010

Hanoi in a Collage of Dimensions: A Photo Journey

by on September 27, 2010

Welcome to the fascinating world of Hanoi, Vietnam…

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Buffet Fighting: My First Meal Adventure in Vietnam

by on September 24, 2010

Hearing the notorious stories of Hanoi’s scam riddled taxi’s and having enough time to lallygag my way through Hanoi, I decided to go cheap and take the local bus from the airport to the city center.  We got off the bus at Long Bien station, stepping into a sea of deafening motorcyclists and chaos. I [...]

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A Stroll Through Bangkok’s Healthy Family Park

by on September 21, 2010

About 2 hours of roaring through Bangkok’s highways, and I arrived at the massive environmental park and Buddhist shrine known as Buddhamonthon in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on the outskirts of Bangkok.  Upon arrival, we initially made our way through a few lush gardens before arriving to the center stage.  The massive statue of Buddha towers [...]

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Tribute to Khao Mok Gai: Thai Rice Biryani

by on September 17, 2010

Khao Mok Gai or “chicken and rice with everything,” is the Thai version of Indian Biryani or rice pilaf.  The rice is cooked with pieces of chicken and an abundance of fragrant spices to create a rich yellow rice, coated with tasty stock and bits of chicken.  The rice is served with a piece of [...]

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Sam Chuk: A Market Where Pork Balls Are Eaten Like Ice Cream Cones

by on September 12, 2010

Sam Chuk Market located in Suphan Buri, Thailand, is a 100 year old traditional market that has remained an antique community while being surrounded by an evolution of modern culture.  A tranquil Thai-Chinese  community of homes constructed of wooden planks on the edges of the Tha Chin River sets the lovely scene.  The houses and storefronts seem to be in [...]

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Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market

by on September 7, 2010

Talat Nam Khlong Lat Mayom floating market in Bangkok, Thailand, is a paradise of serenity, a place where nothing seems to be in a hurry and no one seems like they are out to get you.  Boat vendors stir fry their dish of the day, store owners allow you to look without buying, and artists [...]

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Thai Desserts (Khanom Wan Thai): The Ultimate Thailand Sweets Guide

by on September 2, 2010

Thai desserts are yet another explorable sector of the extensive realm of best Thai dishes.  An indulgence of Thai desserts is an eye-opener to a new angle of Thailand’s sweet flavors and a food gastro-adventure that’s sure to never get boring. After eating and gathering over 100 best Thai dishes, it was surely time to [...]

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