Travelling through Thailand, it’s easy to feel like you understand the food after a few days in Bangkok. The flavours are vibrant, the balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy feels familiar, and dishes like pad thai or green curry quickly become reference points.…
After several days exploring temples, national parks, and river landscapes along the Mekong, we arrived in Ubon Ratchathani, one of the largest cities in northeastern Thailand. Although Ubon is known as a major provincial centre, our first impression was how relaxed and approachable it…
After visiting Ho Chi Minh’s house in the village of Ban Na Chok, we continued our road trip south along the Mekong. This stretch of northeastern Thailand follows the river closely, passing temples, small border towns, and wide open landscapes along the Thai–Lao border.…
After several days exploring northeastern Thailand, from Khon Kaen to the Mekong border towns of Udon Thani and Nong Khai, it was finally time to begin the road trip portion of our journey through Isan. But before picking up our rental car, we made…
After two days exploring Khon Kaen, we continued our journey north through Isan. Before leaving the city, we stopped for one final breakfast at Kinrin, a bagel shop. By this point, I had been in Asia for two and a half weeks, so I…
For many travellers, Thailand means Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or the southern islands. But beyond those familiar destinations lies Isan, the country’s vast northeastern region. Stretching across the Mekong basin and bordering Laos, Isan is known for its bold cuisine, rural landscapes, and culture shaped…