Whenever I arrive in Bangkok and head out for some shopping, one of my priorities is Fai Sor Kam at the Siam Paragon. I can still remember the first time I stepped into this home boutique. The entrance had tall shelves with hundreds of their signature stuffed elephants in a variety of sizes all greeting […]
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Discovering Thanakha in Myanmar
One of the fun things about traveling to new places is discovering new cultural traditions. On a recent trip to Myanmar, I was introduced to thanakha. A practice dating back to at least the 14th century, thanakha is a yellowy paste applied to the face and body. A WanderShopper has many opportunities to pick up […]