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…you’ve done something that is on many people’s bucket lists. Traveling to Thailand you just have to visit the floating markets of Bangkok, as they are called.)
As we all know it is not always safe or best for your body to eat strange food in strange places… Or for that matter sometimes perfect-looking food in perfect-looking places… As your tummy might not agree with what you’ve chosen.
Having said that, I always advise people to experience the culture through food. Eat what the locals eat and explore the culinary treasures of a country.
So where am I going with this? The other thing I always advise all travelers asking for top travel tips is: Always visit the local food markets.
Although you’ll often be warned not to eat street food, you can always “stay safe” by ordering and eating as a “vegetarian”. Stick to the fruit and vegetables of the country. You’ll find fabulously different fruit and interesting new and different ways of preparing vegetables when traveling.
One of the best ways to buy fruit and vegetables (amongst other things), is the floating markets of Bangkok.