Tuk Tuk Tours in Bangkok Are Not Just For Tourists [Season 2 Episode 51]

On-location from the back of a tuk tuk in Bangkok,
we're pretending to be tourists for the day and, surprisingly
enough, discovering some new things about our adopted home. Ride
along with us! (Direct download .mp3) Episode
Details Astute listeners will notice the marked increase in
Bangkok traffic noise in this episode. That's for a very good
reason, as we recorded it from the back of a tuk tuk, driving
through the streets of Bangkok. Why are we in a tuk tuk? We're glad
you asked. For as much disdain is thrown on the idea
of "doing tourist-y things", there's actually merit in that
concept. Bangkok is a rapidly changing city, and our friends at
Expique are true masters at showcasing some of the greatest areas
of Bangkok for their clients -- including a couple of long
 term expats (that's us)! So we hopped in one of their tuk
tuks, broke out the microphones, and recorded the activities we
experience on their evening food and tuk tuk
adventure. Thanks for having us, Expique!
Here's what you're in for in this episode recorded
on-location:


A restaurant in Bangkok that serves over 30,000 sticks of
pork satay every single day


The amazing sights, sounds, and smells of the Bangkok
flower market


Tasty food made fresh -- with flowers! -- from the chefs
at The Market Experience


A minor altercation between two tuk tuk drivers
post-collision (That was fun!)


Why people are no longer allowed to swing on Bangkok's
Giant Swing (Hint: Dead people)


Why food tours are a great way to try new food… that you
will love or hate, depending on your Canadian palate.


Royal guards, missing plaques, and merit making


A cameo appearance by our guide, Net

Love, Loathe, or Leave Speaking of touristy
things to do that locals do as well, you've likely heard of
Chatuchak Market. There probably isn't anything you can't buy
there, which makes it an easy place to love. But there are a few
loathe-able aspects of JJ market as well. We'll tell you want we
think if you take a listen to this episode. We Love
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