Enjoying Italy’s food markets is one of the most rewarding shopping experiences I know. You simultaneously get the chance to see what it’s like to shop like a local, you get the freshest seasonal food available, and if you’re willing to practise your Italian, you might just learn a thing or two about a new […]
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Chatuchak, the massive weekend market in Bangkok, is a veritable landmark that draws thousands of Thais and foreigners visitors, so it was with great excitement that I set off early Saturday morning to see what treasures I could uncover. Getting there was easy. I took the BTS to the Mo Chit stop and followed the […]
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I’ve always loved travelling by train. When I was young, every July, my mom and I would ride train 24 hours east to visit my grandparents in New Brunswick. The leg of the journey from Montreal to Campbellton involved the sleeper car, which was my favourite! Over the years, as train travel has gotten more […]
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By the time I made it to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, I had seen my fair share of markets. Day markets, night markets, weekly markets, art markets, wet markets, flower markets– you name it, I had probably visited. I wasn’t quite prepared when I hit the Sunday Night Walking Street, however. A 1 km […]
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I love to cook. I find it relaxing and creative and fun. As it turns out, I also love to eat! Funny that. Thai food being one of my favourites, taking a cooking class as I travelled was a natural fit. There are no shortage of classes in Chiang Mai, and I really chose the […]
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Every Wednesday night, right outside Noom’s Guesthouse, running the length of Phraya Kamchat Alley, you will find the lively, very popular night market in Lopburi. I happened to be working in the guesthouse lounge as I watched the local merchants set up for the night. All manner of cooking methods could be found– vats of […]
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The Ayutthaya night market is a lively affair with a good range of stalls, most selling prepared food, but you’ll also find clothing and electronics. It lines one side of the street along Bang Lan Road, very close to Wat Mahathat, and is an easy, pleasant walk from the heart of town. The market is […]
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Hi, I'm Leslie.
Ever the girl with restless feet, I began travelling as soon as I was old enough to leave home. Creative people, inspiring locations and unexpected experiences bring me joy. And let’s not forget good food! Join me as I hunt it all down.
