Mark Wiens Goes Night Fishing and Jungle Foraging in Remote Thailand | Epic Food Journeys | Nat Geo

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Mark Wiens travels to a Karen village in the remote mountains of Mae Hong Son Province, in Northern Thailand, to reunite with his friend Mook. Mark’s challenge is to fish and forage for ingredients to cook a traditional Karen meal. This will serve as the culminating flavor feast for a wrist tying ceremony, a Karen tradition to mark the planting and harvesting cycle of rice. But first, Mark and Mook must trek through the jungle to collect things like bitter melon leaves and broken bones pods. Once the sun goes down, they will join Mook’s brothers on a nighttime fishing expedition which doesn’t quite go as planned. Anytime you’re deep in the jungle looking for food, it’s guaranteed to be an adventure! EPIC FOOD JOURNEYS WITH MARK WIENS Famed food traveler and flavor enthusiast Mark Wiens embarks on a culinary adventure in search of the most authentic eats. From 24-hour street food marathons in bustling cities to fishing and foraging in idyllic countryside regions for a traditional meal, he is on a mission to unlock the secrets of local cuisines while learning about the culture. Exciting tuk-tuk rides, charming boat cruises, and good old mountain trekking: Wiens will do what it takes to share with you these tasty and unique food journeys around the world. Mark Wiens is a full-time food traveler, video maker, TV host, and social media producer. He was born in the United States but grew up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya, and he is currently based in Thailand with his wife and son. Wiens believes appreciating local food is the ultimate way to relate to people around the world. You can find Wiens happily slurping down a spicy bowl of noodles in Bangkok or devouring a taco while standing on a sidewalk in Mexico City—and sharing all his food adventures with you on YouTube and social media. Explore the World with National Geographic subscriptions: http://natgeo.com/ytngmagazine ➡ Watch more Nat Geo YouTube Originals right here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLivjPDlt6ApTUap3E0Y299uwor688LjeF ➡ Explore the World with National Geographic subscriptions: http://natgeo.com/ytngmagazine ➡ Subscribe: https://on.natgeo.com/4p5A0D6 And check out more National Geographic series and specials here: ➡ Disney Plus: https://on.natgeo.com/3q6on5p ➡ Hulu: https://on.natgeo.com/3Qor0Ko ➡ NGTV app: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/ ➡ ABC app: https://abc.com/ #NationalGeographic #MarkWiens #EpicFoodJourneysWithMarkWiens About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for critically acclaimed storytelling around science and exploration. Discover amazing wildlife, ancient civilizations, hidden worlds, and the incredible wonders of our Earth. Through world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo inspires fans of all ages to connect with, explore, and care about the world. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: https://nationalgeographic.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/natgeo Facebook: https://facebook.com/natgeo Threads: https://threads.com/@natgeo X: https://x.com/NatGeo LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/national-geographic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@natgeo Reddit: https://reddit.com/user/nationalgeographic Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/natgeo Night Fishing and Jungle Foraging in Remote Thailand | Epic Food Journeys with Mark Wiens | Nat Geo https://youtu.be/yu6QSO37m9c National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo