<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>https://ecency.com</link><image><url>https://ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>https://ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:14:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[🐚Harvesting non-marine rice mussels]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you do when you are craving seafood, but the nearest ocean coast is hundreds of kilometers away? Easy—you adapt! Here in the landlocked Isan region, we simply look to our rivers, lakes, and the]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/harvesting-non-marine-rice-mussels</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/harvesting-non-marine-rice-mussels</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-141359]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[siberianwanderer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:05:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/LcTxR7u1XKabX2Yo2zYCtiX59UVpvVtVEJyaHzeNEAS4RRZhUwUiP8EofR4AVTjmP2jjKqEe6c4pmu96jvGizMVv2RtarGNHYzz1EJmmVa1jSWW8xmiepdhbd3V44rsQEkFn6FtAs6fFGdh8Gv9WdfEN2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[🐢 The turtle's secret...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across different cultures and religions, certain animals hold sacred status. Take cows, for instance—venerated in Hinduism, yet enjoyed as beef across most of the globe. The humble land and freshwater]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/the-turtle-s-secret</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/the-turtle-s-secret</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-141359]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[siberianwanderer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:13:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/LcTxR7u1XKabX2Yo2zYCtiX59UVpvVtVEMmKBxDbvXHQP2uYNU7LQxrbx2aa5ayLWtY6nzq85zpc6JTvi7shW2ZNKQF8VurQbGDjjXqhTJ5ReVm4eyDY37Cn4Fx1T1pcimXJ3gUAcEDsyBBeTc7WYUsmY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 🍄A Tasty and deadly Mushrooms!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life in rural Thailand, specifically the vibrant Isan region, is always an adventure. 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If you are like most people, you probably freeze, step back slowly, and carefully move away to avoid getting a]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/beware-of-wild-wasps-but</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/beware-of-wild-wasps-but</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-141359]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[siberianwanderer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:09:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/LcTxR7u1XKabX2Yo2zYCtiX59UVpvVtVESNyiDeTd5PUSwgWGFwPnKoLqfDV2pRGY4HZ11W4p3CqAqVcfXnwGFnt8s2ySpk62r7qFNnQ4vsuYsYNnTFsCTMYVaGvm84fU6Jm1ipbS49wgyLHsM7xjvHBU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[🦎 Do you like lizards in Thailand? We love them! 🔥]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life in the remote villages of the Isan region is never boring, especially at dinnertime. Out here, the jungle and the local ponds are our grocery stores, and the menu changes depending on whatever we]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/do-you-like-lizards-in</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/do-you-like-lizards-in</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-141359]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[siberianwanderer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:51:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/LcTxR7u1XKabX2Yo2zYCtiX59UVpvVtVEMiSYG1NeMzSLJdzQ1LKCnXTqZ8eAxwnG8wdv39BwjsukhTu3Q6gaktcL44nogw9rK1e4gn68ruBvGF2M75fVdpsjob9YdrEQLCFdcQPPghNenVCVJVv3CKnv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[🌴Thai Bounty, Isan Style: Heavenly Delight from Our Own Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people think of Thailand, most picture the classic commercial: a white-sand beach, a turquoise ocean, and a lazy sip of cool juice from a fresh coconut through a straw. 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Catch up on the hunt here: [Evryone]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/from-tree-to-table-jungle</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/from-tree-to-table-jungle</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-141359]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[siberianwanderer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:06:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVqAapawpbaa5na6B7qFBxcHtMnFjXFbjKY1FpspmQuJjSC8oDm883q3DCQjdWP9HXNzMSr87yxNWaQkegKJdxZPdkt7siYeSavJcZeqRTQ1d6XRAsscGeftgs2aPJUAnuDDp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[🛒 Whitered Gold Market in Isaan ]]></title><description><![CDATA[So, what exactly do you do with a massive bucket of freshly harvested red ant eggs? Out here in Isan, you’ve got two clear paths: sell 'em or devour 'em. 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The locals believe it’s absolutely packed]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/placenta-feast-eat-the-umbilical</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/placenta-feast-eat-the-umbilical</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-141359]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[siberianwanderer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:50:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvFsAm8N9C4grWreMvo4axDChHGrFiEqtPHP9QMzH6tUhVBTHuoF7GgWPTYqnSbpNhwDtA9i7b5zRx2DZNZv6JwXUszFRq7w7QkEDZRg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[🐸Protein from frogs!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi there! Frogs, just like crabs and other small creatures and insects, are an essential source of protein here in Isaa`1n. 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As I mentioned in my introductory post, I’ve decided to truly settle down in the heart of Thailand. But I’m not in the high-rises of Bangkok or the resorts of Phuket. I’ve found my home]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/the-soul-of-the-village</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/the-soul-of-the-village</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-141359]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[siberianwanderer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:53:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/DQmawefiUWkcMqBExFGsjReHn4x2TFrk3QqMKgjH9E1Bj8W/preview_somtum_.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[🌏From Tourist to Resident: Journey in the harsh land of smiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello everyone!🖐️ My name is Sem, and I am thrilled to finally join this community. I’ve been hovering around this platform for about half a day now, soaking in the atmosphere, and I realised it’s time]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/from-tourist-to-resident-journey-in-the-harsh-land-of-smiles</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@siberianwanderer/from-tourist-to-resident-journey-in-the-harsh-land-of-smiles</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-174578]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[siberianwanderer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:58:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2FFvzA2zeqoVPgRCnRzbu79fYh1Svf3mN2MBPH8K7jPFaV5xMQ4a58JnirAHrYXxSFu458q3PhYhXmzmnabm11fKbhbejy2spF2dcgFAARJTr24GguriiWVCV3xYv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>