Not Your Typical Tourist

A Life Between Two Countries, And All In Between

Author: Not Your Typical Tourist

Thailand

Tomita Ramen: Japan’s No. 1 Tsukemen Master Arrives at CentralwOrld, Bangkok!

Tomita Ramen Bangkok (CentralwOrld): Review of Japan’s No. 1 tsukemen master. Visit one of its major international branches and learn about the rich Tonkotsu Gyokai dipping broth, premium noodles, and essential visitor details (QueQ, location, and extended holiday hours).

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🚶‍♀️ Exploring Song Wat: From Birkenstock Art to Havaianas Luck

Song Wat Road Bangkok is the center for art and culture! Read our guide to the Birkenstock “The Art of Walking” Suntur Exhibition at Chinese House and the Havaianas “Break the Rush” Exhibition at Fastfoot Café, plus tips for finding the Elephant Parade statues in this historic neighborhood.

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Tracing the Ancestors: Our 30-Day Guide to Finding Kin in China

Want to find your family’s ancestral village in China? This genealogy guide reveals the exact steps—from analyzing a tombstone address and leveraging the Chinese Ancestry Research Facebook Group to connecting with long-lost kin via WeChat—how we yielded a family breakthrough in just 30 days which proves that it’s doable.

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Neerja Sweets: The Hidden Gem Indian Restaurant We Found in Samrong

Looking for authentic Indian food in Samrong? Discover Neerja Sweets, a hidden gem serving high-quality, affordable Thali sets (only 150 THB!) and delicious Aloo Ghobi. Read our review for location, hours, and our verdict on the Samut Prakan Indian restaurant.

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Okinawa Kinjo Revisited: Giving Bangkok’s Beloved Okinawan Spot a Second (and Third), Successful Try

We gave Okinawa Kinjo a second (and third) try and discovered authentic Okinawan cuisine near BTS Phra Khanong. Read about the must-try Jiimami Tofu with its mochi-like texture and the unique Japanese-Chinese-Thai fusion at this local favorite.

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