Written as a first person travel account of Duke's life traversing the ancient lands of Thailand, this book is a must read for anyone looking to visit.
Rarely are readers given such an intimate glimpse into another culture from an outsider's perspective. And Mr. Tate is the guy for the job, having lived in the mountains of old Thailand for over a year with his wife, Wiphawan, who is a native Thai. He has traveled to every major tourist destination in the country and even a few others you will surely want to know about.

Dining all over the world from Harry's in Venice, Italy to Nobu in Manhattan, he is a culinary expert who takes on the Thai cuisine like a seasoned chef, gobbling up everything in sight from street food to five-star restaurants and living to tell us about it. His wife, Wiphawan, who co-authored the book, is a phenomenal cook too.