Category Archives: Thailand

Traditional Vegan Thai Curry Recipes From Scratch

8th March 2019

Vegan Thai curry recipe

I took a cooking class at The Thai Farm Cooking School in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. The main reasons why I picked this specific school over all the other ones is because they offered the opportunity to veganized everything on the menu and because their farm is fully organic. I had an amazing day, made all of the vegan Thai curry recipe, and met tons of other fun, food-loving travellers! I can’t recommend this day out enough if you happen to be in Chiang Mai.

Where to stay in Bangkok: the best hostels

28th August 2018

best hostels in bangkok

When you think of travelling to Thailand, Bangkok will undoubtedly be on your list of places to explore. But why not stray away from the usual EDM, flashing lights and obliterated drunk traveller-infested Khao San Road that so many people are so quick to recommend? If you are looking for a very hectic and overwhelming stay where you will have to squeeze through a swarm of people to get something to eat from one of the stalls, let alone to get in and out of your hostel, then Khao San it is. Don’t get me wrong, it is definitely worth a visit as it is one of those “must-see” places in Bangkok, but as it often happens, these “must-see” places become overpopulated, over-stimulating and overpriced tourist traps. But fear not! Below is a list of my three favourite districts with some of the best hostels in Bangkok that will supply you with just as much classic Bangkok fun and excitement as Khao San promises, and will guarantee to deliver a more authentic and personalised stay for a well-rounded trip to the world’s most visited city. And don’t forget to check out my vegan guide of Bangkok!

Where to stay: The Bangkok Tree House

25th August 2018

jungle

Remember Myst, the 90s computer game set in a beautiful fantasy world where you could get lost in the different “ages” and discover all sorts of magical stuff for hours on end? Well, ladies and gentlemen, I am here today to tell you that I have found the island of Myst: it is in Bangkok, Thailand, on the bank of the Chao Phraya River in what is dubbed “The Green Lungs of Bangkok”. Not only that, but it also has an enchanted tree house where I got to spend a few days – an eco-friendly project crafted out of sustainable and reclaimed materials amidst the jungle, a mere seven or eight km away from the downtown core of Bangkok.

Vegan Bangkok: 15 Restaurants you should try

19th August 2018

Vegan and vegetarian food guide of Bangkok, Thailand.

Bangkok is possibly the city I commuted through the most during my time in Asia, yet I haven’t really talked about it much. I love Bangkok. And I love how vegan Bangkok is – just search for the little red on yellow “jay” flag at the entrance of cafeteria-style Buddhist eateries. These are convenient and cheap and sometimes delicious, but their emphasis isn’t on health and great ingredients – most of the time you’ll find MSG-laden overcooked slop. What really started exciting me, as well as all the fantastic rooftop bars in Bangkok, is the sheer quantity of hip, health-minded and vegan friendly or even vegan-only eateries that offer a slightly more upscale dining experience and deliver an extensive and exciting range of cuisine putting forth quality organic ingredients and innovative cooking styles.

Beautiful Places Around the World to Add to Your Bucket List

26th July 2018

Are you the sort of person who loves to travel? Do you have an uncontrollable urge to see and explore all the beautiful places around the world? Since it is not possible to cover each and every inch of the world, here are five of the most beautiful places around the world to add to the bucket list.

Krabi, Thailand

One of Thailand’s most stunning regions, Krabi is blessed with dense stretches of forests, striking mountains and elegant beaches with pure limestone rock face backdrops (making it ideal for clicking selfies). The main attraction for travellers with a rather exploratory mind is the Tiger Cave Temple, a strenuous climb around a mountain. The payoff however, is more than worth it – a comprehensive and panoramic view of the entire Krabi province with gorgeously decorative Buddhist statues and figurines at the top. Railay Beach and Ao Nang are also amazing spots to visit while in Krabi.

The Complete Vegan Chiang Mai Food Guide

23rd June 2018

Chiang Mai Vegan Food Guide, the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Chiang Mai, Thailand

One reason I was so keen to return to Chiang Mai is the vegan food.

What’s so great about Chiang Mai vegan food is the selection on offer. There are vegan and vegetarian restaurants elsewhere in Thailand, but they generally are your standard “Jay” (a Buddhist form of veganism) lunch buffet and are not always amazing. Sometimes they are. But I didn’t visit any of those whilst in Chiang Mai, because they can be found everywhere else. Instead I went for the organic farm to table, Japanese macrobiotic, healthy salad bar concepts and all the different and original options in-between, because they truly are what make Vegan Chiang Mai so special.

The best vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants in Koh Phangan

26th May 2018

eat co bruncherie koh phangan

Koh Phangan swallowed me whole yet again with its beautiful vistas, beaches, yoga, food and everything that comes with it. This was my fourth time on the island and it was as good as ever. You can read the story of how I fell in love with the place here. For now though, let’s talk vegan Koh Phangan!

Most vegan restaurants on Koh Phangan are located in Srithanu, the heart of the yoga community and my favorite area of the island. Note that a lot of places are closed in the afternoon. I don’t have the opening time for everything, unfortunately, but if you like to eat at random hours like I often do, beware that some places are closed in the afternoon. Call ahead to be sure 🙂

Thoughts on learning the Ashtanga Primary Series

14th May 2018

ashtanga primary series

I knew Ashtanga was going to be a challenge. I knew because I had already tried and failed not that long ago, at a time where I wasn’t mentally prepared. One thing you may not know about me, if you aren’t so close to me or haven’t been a reader of many years, is that the last three years were the most difficult of my life. A heartbreak lead me first to great heights, with a powerful adrenaline rush that propelled me from Kuala Lumpur to Berlin by bicycle on almost a single breath. But arriving in Berlin was an entirely different story. I fell from high up into the depth of a depression, something I hadn’t before experienced and that I have been a little shy of discussing here.

Settling Down in Chiang Mai For a While

5th March 2016

Wat Suan Dok in Chiang Maia

There are many places in South East Asia that have become synonymous with the ‘digital nomad’ lifestyle – ditching the regular nine-to-five to work remotely or bootstrap a new business from a warmer climate, with a much lower cost of living and even better quality of life. We visited Chiang Mai last year and loved the city for its culture and easy way of life, and it always stayed in the back of our minds that if there was one place in Asia we’d be happy to put down some roots and live, this was the it.

14 Countries in 4 minutes: My epic 2015

2nd January 2016

In 2015, I meditated in silence for 10 days with Buddhist monks high on a mountain in Thailand, became a yoga instructor deep in the jungle of India, watched the sun rise over holy temples in Burma, cycled from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok and from Istanbul to Milan, slept under the stars about a hundred times, visited fourteen different countries and met so many amazing people in the process. 2015 was also a year of great loss and I am ready to start anew.

Wherever you are, may this next year be full of adventures, health, surprises and happiness!