Between Sand and Sea: Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

Out on the open deck, I watch gleaming shorelines and isolated rock formations come into view in contrast with a striking blue seascape. Time, unhurried, seems to match the ferry’s speed as we make a slow, deliberate approach to Koh Phi Phi island.  Slipping off the ferry, I walk along the shoreline and towards aContinue reading “Between Sand and Sea: Phi Phi Islands, Thailand”

The One with a Thai Chef in Bangkok

As the cab pulls up to Siamese Cookery House, the noise of Bangkok’s bustling streets fizzles into silence. Tucked into a side street, the building is nearly obscured by green majesty palm trees. A sweet scent of lemongrass fills the air. I inhale slowly, relaxing for the first time that day. Inside, I take off myContinue reading “The One with a Thai Chef in Bangkok”

Good Morning, From Bangkok

I watch morning arrive from the balcony of our rented apartment; soft yellow sunlight that filters through Bangkok’s persistent fog, illuminating her skyline.  I’m dressed in a satin kimono that once belonged to my mom, a black dress whose hem stops just below my knees, and a pair of weathered white Converse sneakers. I’ve pickedContinue reading “Good Morning, From Bangkok”