Bangkok-based foodie and adventurer Mark Wiens believes in the power of a good meal.
“I believe when you travel, there’s no better way to connect with people, than through food,” he explained on his website. “No matter what culture or country you’re from, or wherever you choose to travel, the one thing you and I have in common is that food is a huge part of our lives.”
Wiens knows what he’s talking about. Originally from the US, Wiens was raised in central Africa before returning to the US for his studies. But after graduating with a degree in Global Studies, he found himself hungry for more. His journey began with one-way ticket to Southeast Asia and ended in Thailand.
Now based in Bangkok, Wiens has risen to celebrity status, thanks to his candid reviews and vlogs focusing mainly on Thai food and more generally—spicy food. With some 7 million subscribers on YouTube, as well as more than 1.2 million followers on Instagram, people are clearly taking note.
“At first, I started making extremely simple street food videos, and I really had no idea what I was doing,” admits Wiens. “Years down the road, making food videos on YouTube is one of the main things I do.”
His passion for all things spicy is a treat for foodies around the world. You’d want to join in the hype!
