Weird and Wonderful Fruits of Thailand
byWhen living in Bangkok I was familiar with most Thai fruits from local markets, but now, living in a farming community in the northeast…
A World of Food
Gastro-Tourism, Food in Asia and Eating in Southeast Asia. Street Food Fanatic Allan Wilson eats through Favourite Foods in Bangkok, Thailand and Beyond.
Deconstructing the Som Tam (Papaya Salad)
byHaving seen a lot of articles recently about the ‘Best Som Tam Papaya Salad’, I thought I’d give my own take on the trend….
The Ultimate Guide to Coconuts!
byFirst off, I really should apologize for the lack of posts this year in rural Thailand. It’s now been over half a year living…
Essential Eating: 50 Foods of Asia
byHi, I’m Allan, the grumbly looking fella, eating all sorts of weirdness while wearing traditional Japanese clobber below. That’s also me filling my face…
5 Top Foodie Experiences in Asia
byFor ten years I have traveled to Asia and for the past four years I have lived permanently in different parts of Thailand. When first…
Staying Safe with Street Food
byAs an advocate for street food and food tourism this is a post I don’t like to share, but it is also necessary. It…
The Essential Malaysian Food Guide
byFor most visitors to Malaysia, ethnic Malay food will only be part of the overall Malaysian food experience, with the prominence of other colonial…
Bangkok Vegetarian Festival (Chinatown)
byThis time last year I wrote a similar post on the Bangkok Vegetarian Festival… in not so great words. To sum up I figured…
The Evolution of Street Food
byThis epiphanic moment follows a grumbly stomach and a yearning for fluffy pork and chilli stuffed crepes. It also starts on a seemingly ordinary…
Confessions of a Food Tourist
byTravelling as a couple our journeys and experiences are only ever between the two of us. We stay in hotels, we travel independently and…
