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12/04/2018

As a severe food allergy sufferer, many people are surprised by the fact that I lived, worked, and ate, in Thailand for over three months. Should a severe allergy keep you from traveling to Thailand? My answer is NO, but… it is crucial to take precautions and prepare before stepping onto that plane.

Yup, I am one of of those nutty nut-free travel folks… Since childhood, I have lived with a severe allergy to tree nuts. Cashews and pistachios have landed me in the hospital on more than one occasion and I always make sure to have an epipen in my purse. That is why many people are surprised by th...

12/03/2018

While in Chiang Mai, Thailand, you should not miss the opportunity to sample Lanna food, a cuisine that dates back to the ancient Lanna kingdom of Northern Thailand and draws influence from the country's neighbors. Start with these 10 dishes https://www.live-less-ordinary.com/top-10-northern-thai-food-north-thailand/

12/03/2018

The moment I set foot on the plane out of Bangkok, all I can think about is mango sticky rice bliss and how much I will miss it until I return. It's not easy, but this street food is possible to recreate. Check out this recipe for mango sticky rice https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mango-sticky-rice

12/03/2018

It may come as a surprise to many, but the ubiquitous Thai dish, pad Thai, has origins outside Thailand. Read about this famous dish's surprising origins. https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/04/non-thai-origins-of-pad-thai/360751/