Category: places
July 21st, 2014 — 9:51am
Laos marches, albeit at a sedate pace, on noodle soup. Pho, which was brought to the country by the Vietnamese, and khao biak sen, a more starchy noodle soup dish (and my favourite), are eaten enthusiastically for breakfast, lunch or dinner. In any given town there are numerous pho shops and you would therefore think it
June 24th, 2014 — 6:28am
On a recent visit to Ayutthaya I called in at the intriguing Wat Niwet Thammaprawat. Built during the reign of Thailand’s King Chulalongkorn Rama V (1853 – 1910), Wat Niwet Thammaprawat is one of the country’s most surprising temples. From the outside, the building looks like a Gothic Christian church and there are few clues
June 17th, 2014 — 7:56am
Next time you are in Krabi, head into town and hunt out khao yam, a delicious southern Thai dish. There’s a great little place not too far from the morning market, although the name escapes me. Locals will know it, so just ask. It also sells other southern favourites of roti with curry and matabak, a
June 17th, 2014 — 6:55am
Sunday morning in Yangon is a relaxed affair. For the guys it’s all about reading the Sunday papers. Newspaper stalls on street corners provide plastic stools for their customers. Others opt for a tea shop where they can enjoy a brew while they catch up on the news.
June 17th, 2014 — 4:15am
For its palpable energy, vibrant markets and cornucopia of street food, Yangon knocks Bangkok into a cocked hat. Since I started visiting more than a decade ago it has remained one of my favourite cities. I happily spend all day wandering around photographing street food vendors and markets, and hunting out tasting local dishes.
June 5th, 2014 — 5:59am
Last week I was in Chiang Rai updating a few images, enjoying eating and photographing the local food, and seeing how badly the city was affected by the recent earthquake. Known as the Gateway to the Golden Triangle, the city of Chiang Rai lies in a fertile valley 180 km north of Chiang Mai. The
June 2nd, 2014 — 3:38am
I have just returned from a great weekend in Chiang Rai, discovering that despite the recent earthquake all is well in the lovely northern city. In a momentary departure from my usual topics of food and travel images, I went to see the Singha 12 Hour Endurance 2014, a challenging cycling event that attracted competitors
May 23rd, 2014 — 7:11am
Yes, there’s a military coup in Thailand but you’ve still got to eat. If you are in Phuket as I was last week, head to Ko Yoon on the Suriyadet Circle in Phuket Town for what may well be one of the best bowls of noodles you have ever eaten. Served as a noodle soup or
April 7th, 2014 — 8:24am
My working day in front of the computer is usually punctuated by cups of freshly ground coffee and the occasional brew of Earl Grey tea. In Myanmar, it is tea that fuels the nation; that and betel nut of course. Tea stalls and tea shops abound, and no meal or snack is complete without a
April 3rd, 2014 — 4:12am
The shortlist for the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2014 has been released so I can post the seven images of mine that were selected from more than 6,000 entrants. Of the 400 shortlisted images, just seven in each category have been chosen for the final. The exhibition at The Mall Galleries in
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