The Rise and Rise of Bangkok’s F&B Scene
Thailand – and Bangkok in particular – is rightly known for its awesome street food. It’s everywhere! But as good as it is, the city has never really been known for its international cuisine. However, over the last half dozen years, this has changed dramatically. Indeed, one of Bangkok’s restaurants was recently named the best […]
Thailand’s Burgeoning Craft Beer Landscape
There are very few things in life as enjoyable as sitting down to an ice-cold beer after a long day biking, hiking, or sightseeing. Especially when it’s hot and you’re sweating like… well, like someone who has just biked 50 km in 28° weather. In Thailand, where a good bottle of beer is enjoyed even […]
The Lowdown on Food and Water in Southeast Asia
Some of the most common questions we hear are, “Is this water safe to drink?” and, “will this food make me sick?” They’re perfectly legitimate questions. In Southeast Asia, almost all drinking water and ice (and certainly all on a Smiling Albino trip) come from modern factories using treated water. The main reason for this […]