Natacha Du Pont De Bie is no ordinary tourist. She’ll trek for hours for even days in search of a good lunch.

Ant Egg Soup chronicles Natacha’s adventures in Laos, the exotic, unspoilt and largely undiscovered neighbour of Thailand and Vietnam. It is a delightful portrayal of the people she meets, the places she visits and, of course, the food she tastes. Drinking turkey blood in a tribal village, cooking Paradise Chicken by the Kung Si waterfalls and sampling bon paa during the Festival of the Golden Stupa are just a few of the culinary experiences she has.

Funny and refreshing, with delicious recipes and exquisite line drawings, Ant Egg Soup will awaken the senses while celebrating the art of travelling and eating abroad.