Uh oh y’all, I’m in trouble. The latest branch of C.O.D.E (Cafe Of Dessert Enthusiasts) just opened and it’s in my backyard in Siam Paragon. They have some absolutely nuts looking dessert Lava Toasts – luckily they are available for dine-in only, which will eliminate the temptation to bring one of these bricks of carbs… Continue reading Bangkok Restaurant Review: C.O.D.E. (Cafe of Dessert Enthusiasts)
A productive Sunday needs a perfect cafe. One with plenty of workspaces with power outlets, WiFi, good music, strong coffee, an inspiring environment, and friendly staff. This afternoon Blue Dye Cafe knocked it out of the park. I got some serious power work done while sipping on a delicious Caramel Latte… Continue reading Bangkok Cafe Review: Blue Dye Cafe
Hey Soi 49 – Stop It. Why are there so many amazing places clustered *literally* on top of each other? Above D’Ark Coffee Shop is a Secret Garden Spa & Cafe which is simply a magical place. I actually brought my Fuji Finepix along thinking I might snap a couple of non-iPhone quality pictures,… Continue reading Bangkok Cafe Review: Organika Secret Garden
After a day of enjoying delightful cafes, I was all cafe-ed out (I know, I didn’t think that was possible either) and headed home. On my way to the BTS, I walked by Dandelion and was stopped dead in my tracks by a sign advertising Butter Beer. This was impossible to resist along… Continue reading Bangkok Cafe Review: Dandelion
I spent 3 days in Sri Lanka. You can read about all of that or you can just see the important stuff: what I ate. Here’s a guide into some of the traditional, must-eats while in Sri Lanka: 1. Roti (Coconut Based Flat Bread) & Sambol (Chili Paste) Traditional breakfast – try it with the… Continue reading What I ate in: Sri Lanka
Want to just see the good stuff? Here’s a guide to What I Ate in Sri Lanka. Arrival in Columbo: May is chock full of public holidays here in Thailand this year and I had Friday May 20th off for Buddha Purnima – Buddha’s birthday, enlightenment day, and death day. Conveniently, one of my oldest… Continue reading My Travel Itinerary: 3 Days in Sri Lanka
I ended my 3 day visit to Sri Lanka at Beira Lake in Colombo which was transformed into a magical wonderland to celebrate the biggest holiday of the year. Vesak is the day that the Buddha was born, achieved enlightenment, and died (yes, all on the same day!), so you can see why it is such a big deal.… Continue reading Vesak Festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka
My friend and I drove to Trincomalee which is a 5 1/2 hour across the beautiful country of Sri Lanka. We arrived and checked in to the Hotel Blue Waves and immediately sat down for a traditional lunch of Rice & Curry accompanied by a cool Lion Lager. Then we headed struck out on foot… Continue reading 24 Hours in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
For most people, having a Vegan friend might pose a bit of a dining challenge when trying to find places to meet for dinner (especially in Bangkok. But not for me. I was delighted to have someone to join me in knocking through my bookmarked list of vegetarian/vegan/raw/healthy restaurants. High on this list… Continue reading Bangkok Restaurant Review: Bonita Social Club
I needed a healthy and productive Saturday so I headed down to Chong Nonsi with my laptop to find Not Just Another Cup cafe. I was delighted by the open, modern, and sunshine-filled space and settled in to a table by the window. I had come with a dish in mind after… Continue reading Bangkok Restaurant Review: Not Just Another Cup
