Meet Lindsay Gasik, durian hunter and fanatic. Gasik is the face behind the Year of the Durian blog and the author of The Durian Tourist’s Guide To Thailand, a comprehensive travel guide to indulging in Southeast Asia’s King of Fruit.
Her blog, as well as her book is designed for funk-seeking adventurers who have a taste for durian, want to connect with Thai fruit farmers and learn about sustainable horticultural practices in Thailand. Guru speaks to Gasik about her obsession with durian, her blog and hunting down and eating the best durian Thailand has to offer.
Tell us how your love for durian began.
My interest in durian began in the summer of 2009 when I attended a vegan festival in America trying to learn more about plant-based diets. The presenters…
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