Bangkok’s famous floating markets are a little more touristy than traditional now, but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth visiting. Here are four of our favourites.
Ange Takats
Ange Takats
Ange Takats has been chased by a tiger in a Buddhist monastery and run from falling rockets at a rainmaking festival. Her travel memoir - Buffalo Funeral - traces her journey from foreign correspondent to folk singer in the Land of Smiles. She's currently based in Bangkok. angetakats.com.au
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When people think of Phuket, it’s usually beach resorts and palm trees that spring to mind. However, this popular Thai island has so much more to offer.
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If you ask anyone about Nepali cuisine, they’re sure to mention momos and dal bhat, but there are plenty of other treats in this mountainous country.
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His name was Vitoon. I’d been watching the sunset from his temple on a hill when he walked up to me in his marmalade robes and asked if he could practice his English…