The food in the Philippines can be an almost traumatizing experience for Westerners. The word balut in Tagalog means “wrapped” and refers to a boiled hen or duck egg.
Oh no, you want us to get food poisoning and experience what Thai hospitals are all about? Not at all! You really don’t have to worry about that in Bangkok. I know that even experienced travelers often shy away from eating street food. But in Bangkok, it’s safe. Thai street food is really good and…