Want to shop at the wet markets of Bangkok but don't know how. Here'syour ultimate guide!!!

Ever since I went to the Siglap Wet Market with my mum in Singapore I have always had a soft spot for them however farmers markets back home in Australia never really filled the void. The things that still stick out in my mind from those experiences with my mum was the people talking and yelling from behind their stalls either trying to get you to buy or finishing up deals with other shoppers however my most fondest memory is of the little old banana lady. My mum would go up to her and buy a bunch of mini bananas and the lady would pick the coins out of mums hand for payment as she spoke no English. She was so tiny and always smiling and just the most endearing person I have ever encountered at a wet market. The funny thing was that mum always said that the bananas were horrible but she just had to always buy them. Considering they were only $2 max you could warrant the cost. Ever since those few trips on school holidays I have been hooked.

Looking from the outside in wet markets in Bangkok and anywhere in the world for that matter can be quite confronting as well as a bit nerve wracking, however if you follow a few simple steps/rules I feel you can really enjoy another side to what Bangkok has to offer.

7 months pregnant and living in Bangkok....... Just some ramblings!

With many of my friends both currently pregnant or recently having had children it's common place to discuss all the fun and not so fun times we have been experiencing while pregnant. I must admit I have been very lucky so far in regards to pregnancy sickness and any other issues and haven't really struggled with anything however I am starting to see a change coming! Clothes not fitting, no nice maternity clothes easily accessible, not being able to get comfy on the couch or when sleeping, Bangkok going into hot season, eating challenges and the impending war I will be waging with a pram and the horrific sidewalks that is part of Bangkok city life.

What do we do to eat healthy while living in Bangkok???

In the land of smiley faces and delicious foods around every corner how do we try to eat healthy while living in Bangkok???? 

Moving to a new city let alone country is a hard thing to do!! Not only do you have all the moving/relocating issues such as finding a new house, sorting out utilities, new schools and making new friends but you also have to find your way through a whole new food and grocery shopping experience. Trying to track down trusted brands that you can get back home but also having to find suitable alternatives for those you can't.

When you are trying to eat a certain way, whether it be vegetarian, vegan, paleo, organic or one of many others it adds another level of difficulty especially in Asia!! The healthy eating options other than a few organic things can be very hard to track down if possible at all. There is also sugar added to many things that just doesn't occur at home (Australia). Trying to wade through all the different new products and choosing the best one is both confusing and time consuming especially when you don't know what you are looking for. Below I have run through a few of the food sources that some we struggle to find and others that are easy and sometimes better than home.