Category Archives: Asia

Nang Loeng Market, Bangkok

Posted on January 20, 2018 by julieovaltrades

A historic venue open since 1900, Nang Loeng Market was sleepy in the late afternoon. It’s best to visit at lunch time to have the most selection. Wandering around the rows many were closing down, but the one I was … Continue reading →

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Or Tor Kor Market, Bangkok

Posted on January 19, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Gleaming white floors. Bright white lights. Or Tor Kor is cleaner than any other market in Bangkok, by far. Home to the products that upscale restaurant owners search for their own ingredients, foodies flock to have a taste. Aisles filled … Continue reading →

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Pad Thai at Thip Samai, Bangkok

Posted on January 18, 2018 by julieovaltrades

If you need a break from the street food scene in Bangkok, you better take it here. Thip Samai is known for having the best Pad Thai in the city, who knows if that’s true, but they could fool me. … Continue reading →

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Eating at Tom Yum Goong Banglamphu, Bangkok

Posted on January 17, 2018 by julieovaltrades

I’ll be frank. I thought if I was going to get food poisoning anywhere, it would have been at Tom Yum Goong Banglamphu. We came off hour for a late lunch, so only one or two other local people were … Continue reading →

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My favorite meal in Bangkok: Nhong Rim Klong

Posted on January 16, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Food in Bangkok is so incredible, it is with the greatest honor that I dub Nhong Rim Klong as my favorite meal in the city. It isn’t in the main hub of Bangkok, but worth making the trek out. It … Continue reading →

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Shopping in Bangkok: Flower Market

Posted on January 15, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Bangkok is a consumer’s paradise. Whether you’re looking for a thrifty bargain in the heat of an outdoor market, or high end items at a posh air-conditioned mall, leave room in your suitcase. Surprisingly, I really couldn’t smell a strong … Continue reading →

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Shopping in Bangkok: Amulet Market

Posted on January 14, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Bangkok is a consumer’s paradise. Whether you’re looking for a thrifty bargain in the heat of an outdoor market, or high end items at a posh air-conditioned mall, leave room in your suitcase. You may notice them hanging from your … Continue reading →

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Shopping in Bangkok: Rot Fai Train Night Market

Posted on January 13, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Bangkok is a consumer’s paradise. Whether you’re looking for a thrifty bargain in the heat of an outdoor market, or high end items at a posh air-conditioned mall, leave room in your suitcase. Night markets are a staple in Bangkok … Continue reading →

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Shopping in Bangkok: Mall Experience at Terminal 21

Posted on January 12, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Bangkok is a consumer’s paradise. Whether you’re looking for a thrifty bargain in the heat of an outdoor market, or high end items at a posh air-conditioned mall, leave room in your suitcase. I’m not much of a mall shopper, … Continue reading →

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Green Spaces of Bangkok: Benjakiti Park

Posted on January 11, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Looking for some exercise or a shady place to relax, Benjakiti Park is a rare space in Bangkok to escape city life. The parks key element is a large lake with a 1.2 mile perimeter path. You can rent a … Continue reading →

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