Destination Thailand #2: Aroon Rai in Chiang Mai

Eastern Gate to the Old City of Chiang MaiMy favorite Thai food I had in Thailand was a popular restaurant outside the imposing old city gates of Chiang Mai. Following the Lonely Planet guide to Thailand, my co-adventurers and I ventured from our lodging to the highly recommended Aroon Rai restaurant.More...My...

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Destination Thailand #1: Street Food in Thailand

Griddle of pad thai in Chiang MaiPreviously, I had written about the banh mi on the streets in Vietnam, but the crown of street food in Southeast Asia would have to be in Thailand. Some of the delicacies, and not so delicacies, were outstanding and easily better than any hot dog or halal cart you'd...

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