Amphawa Floating Market Amphawa Floating Market is one of the true gems of Thailand. I arrived at Amphawa via tuk tuk from the 7-11 outside of the Maeklong Railway Market (scroll down for directions). I was the only non-Thai in the tuk tuk and, truth be told, I had no idea if I was going to the
Asia
Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo
There’s no shortage of fantastic sushi restaurants in New York. But, as good as they are, they will never compare to the fresh sushi and seafood in Japan. Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo is the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. Food porn everywhere. Inner Market This is where dealers purchase fish directly
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Asia
How to Get to the Maeklong Railway Market
The Maeklong Railway Market is a peculiar Thai market located about 70 kilometers outside Bangkok (scroll down for directions from Bangkok). The 2 hour trip from Bangkok is a bit dodgy, but totally worth it. Some background: The market was in existence prior to the railway, and when the Thai government decided to build a
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Asia
Phuket Night Market, Thailand
Greetings from Phuket! I decided to make a quick stop in Phuket Town to check out the night market (sometimes called the weekend market), open every weekend from late afternoon into the evening just outside Phuket Town. I’m pretty sure if I don’t get sick from eating massive quantities of street food last night, I’m
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New York City
Vintage Shopping At The Hester Street Fair
The Hester Street Fair runs every summer Saturday from 10am to 6pm in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. It’s the perfect spot to find unique pieces from several vintage and independent retailers. The below vintage pieces are part of N Style Vintage’s collection and can be purchased through N Style’s Etsy shop. Wink and Flip is a