World’s best street food

Concierge.com have a great listing of the world’s best street food. Food plays such a big part in a country’s culture and street food should be top of your list of things to see and do in any country.

I know a traveler’s main concern is getting sick, but sometimes it’s worth running the risk.While in India I saw people flocking around a Lassi vendor – I lined up (which doesn’t help in India) then shoved my way to the front and was handed a terracotta cup with chilled foamy liquid. My friends looked in shock as I took my first tentative sip – which tasted like heaven. Drinking the rest of the lassi I gave my ‘covermore insurance card’ to my companions (who wouldn’t even try it) and said if anything happens to me tomorrow they could call the number on the card and get me to a hospital.

What was more surprising to my cowardly traveling companions was the next day I was absolutely fine – sure, we all saw the Taj, explored the ruins of Fate Puhr Sikri but my lassi was the highlight of the trip.

Had trouble with your luggage?

We all have our share of travel stories but none are as funny as what happened to this Welsh comedian’s bag when he came to Australia. I never would have thought such a simple event could be so funny and not a swear word in sight.

A unique place to eat in Bangkok

Face Bar is on our ‘hot list’ of places to visit when we go to Bangkok. Featuring a bar, restaurant, spa and bakery in a stunning Thai house compound, this is truly a unique experience. What’s more, it is easy to get to; simply take the BTS to Thong Lor station and you’ll find Face Bar on Soi 38. Face Bar

Rice barge trip to Ayutaya from Bangkok

Around Christmas we are planning a family trip to Thailand. Part of our plan is to take an overnight trip on refurbished rice barges from Bangkok to Ayuthaya visiting temples and sites on the way. You can find out more by following the link below.

mekhalacruise.com – information on mekhalacruise.com

Yet another rice barge cruise. I think the cabins are a bit more luxurious than the previous company. Thai River Cruises by The Naga Barges