5 Things I Miss About South East Asia

2. The Food Is Great!

I hear “Pad Thai” and I drool; I hear “Pho” and my eyes glitter; I hear “Chicken Massamam,” “Nasi Goreng,” “Banh Mi,” “Mohinga,” and my heart beats faster! The options are vast and the only thing you’re going to worry about is your waistline!

Every place has a night market and every night market will surprise you. I tasted so many different dishes, flavors and spices, I lost count. Open your mind — and your taste buds — because when you land in SE Asia, you’re in for a treat!

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