Mick Shippen is a freelance writer and photographer who lived in Thailand forover 25 years, first in the northern city of Chiang Mai and then in Bangkok. Hetravels extensively throughout Asia conducting research for articles and takingphotographs for local and international publications. He is the author ofEnchanting Thailand, Enchanting Myanmar, Enchanting Laos, EnchantingCambodia, Enchanting Phuket, Enchanting Chiang Mai and Enchanting Bangkokalso in this series.