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"THERE IS NO SINCERER LOVE THAN THE LOVE OF FOOD."
George Bernard Shaw
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Embark on a journey of a lifetime with Curious Monk Travel. Our carefully curated travel experiences are designed to immerse you in the essence of each destination, from savoring local cuisines to uncorking the finest wines.
7-8
days
FLAVOURS OF THE NORTH-EAST THAILAND
7 Days Isaan Food & Culture Tour
Bangkok-Khon Kaen-Udon Thani-Korat-Nong Khai
SCHEDULE:
This immersive journey through Thailand’s northeast will take you across Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, and Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), with side trips to small villages and local farms. Think: bustling night markets, street food tastings, family-run eateries, sticky rice with grilled meats, spicy papaya salads, laap (minced meat salad), fermented fish dips, and even silk weaving villages and Khmer ruins. Along the way, you’ll learn the culture behind each dish, meet locals, and enjoy traditional Isaan hospitality.
Photography walks, food sampling, and cultural encounters are woven in, ensuring this is not just a food trip but a cultural immersion.
DESCRIPTION:
In Thailand’s northeast, food isn’t just eaten — it’s celebrated. This journey through Isaan invites you into a world of smoky charcoal grills, baskets of sticky rice, tangy papaya salads, and hearty meat salads spiced with local herbs. Across Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, and Korat, you’ll wander through bustling markets alive with color and aroma, taste riverside Mekong fish dishes, and learn the secrets of fermented sauces that define the region’s cuisine.
Expect evenings spent in vibrant night bazaars where sizzling skewers and bowls of noodles call out from every corner, and afternoons where you’ll be welcomed into village homes to share a traditional Isaan family meal served on woven mats. A hands-on som tam workshop lets you pound your own papaya salad in the mortar, while a rustic cooking session in a village kitchen teaches the soul of sticky rice and grilled chicken with fiery dips.
But this tour isn’t only about food. Between tastings, you’ll uncover Khmer ruins older than Angkor, weave silk with village artisans, and watch sunsets over the Mekong. Cultural encounters like the Bai Sri Su Kwan ceremony bring warmth and meaning, reminding you that food here is inseparable from community and tradition.
Throughout the week, photographers and food lovers alike will find endless inspiration — from colorful produce and curious snacks in the morning markets to steaming bowls shared under neon night lights. And of course, the journey closes with the comfort of Isaan hospitality: laughter, spice, and a few glasses of local rice whisky.
PRICE INCLUDES:
Inclusions
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Boutique hotels & village homestays
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Daily breakfast, featured food tours & local feasts
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Cooking experiences & cultural ceremonies
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Guided visits to heritage sites and markets
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Comfortable local transport
Exclusions
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International flights | Visas (Visa assistance & Flight bookings arranged separately)
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Personal expenses, extra drinks & tips
4
days
GOLDEN BOWLS AND NEON LIGHTS
Bangkok in 4 Days – A Food Lover’s Dream
Bangkok, Thailand
SCHEDULE:
This journey through Bangkok is a feast for all senses. By day, wander narrow lanes where century-old noodle shops and steaming curries share space with golden temples and canal-side vendors. At night, dive into the neon carnival of Chinatown, where glowing food stalls serve crab fried rice, oyster omelets, and mango sticky rice under flickering signs. Glide through floating markets, tasting boat noodles and coconut ice cream from wooden canoes, then slip into neighborhoods alive with papaya salad, sausages, and fried bananas straight off the pan. Finally, ascend to the rooftops — cocktails infused with kaffir lime and galangal, Michelin-starred street eats reborn as artful creations, and glittering skyline views that make every bite unforgettable. This is Bangkok at its most delicious: raw and refined, spicy and sweet, timeless yet modern — a city on a plate.
DESCRIPTION:
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Old Bangkok’s Heritage Flavors – Begin with the heart of the city: alleyway noodle stalls that have fed generations, crispy pork belly at century-old shophouses, royal-influenced curries, and delicate Thai desserts that look like tiny works of art. Between meals, wander past gilded temples and canal-side communities where grandmothers still sell coconut pancakes from charcoal stoves.
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Chinatown Nights (Yaowarat Road) – A neon-lit carnival of food. Skewers sizzling on open flames, steaming bowls of bird’s nest soup, crab fried rice tossed over roaring woks, and mango sticky rice glowing golden under fluorescent lights. You’ll eat standing shoulder-to-shoulder with locals and travelers, camera in one hand, skewer in the other.
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Floating Markets & Hidden Neighborhoods – Glide through a floating market in a long-tail boat. Taste boat noodles served from wooden canoes, grilled river prawns fresh off the fire, coconut ice cream served in husks. Later, slip into Bangkok’s lesser-seen districts, sampling fermented sausages, fried bananas, and spicy papaya salad (som tam) straight from street-side mortar and pestle.
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Modern Bangkok & Rooftop Indulgence – Close with the city’s polished side: rooftop cocktails infused with kaffir lime and lemongrass, chef-curated tasting menus reimagining classics like tom yum and green curry, and a final toast over the glittering skyline. For those craving authenticity with flair, Michelin-starred street eats (like Jay Fai’s legendary crab omelet) bridge the old and new.
PRICE INCLUDES:
Inclusions
✔️ Guided culinary walks through heritage neighborhoods and Chinatown
✔️ Floating market boat experience with tastings
✔️ Street food sampling (snacks, mains & desserts)
✔️ Rooftop dining experience with cocktails
✔️ Photography-friendly market & food stops
✔️ Curated list of Michelin-recognized vendors and hidden local gems
Exclusions
❌ International & domestic flights | Visas (Separate arrangements if required)
❌ Personal expenses and extra meals/drinks not listed
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Tips & gratuities