Charoen Krung Road, Bangkok

Running parallel to the river, the 6 kilometer (4-mile) -long Thanon Charoen Krung (Prosperous City) is Bangkok's earliest paved thoroughfare, where the city's earliest communities formed. It was Bangkok's main street up to the early 20th century, having later declined in prominence, but still houses many neighborhoods, including Bangrak, where you can dine on a street and look up to find beautiful historic buildings and ancient religious sites in the same time.

Right on the corner of the Charoen Krung and Silom roads, the tiny 24-hour CHAROEN KRUNG CAFE BAR is a clear favorite with both locals and tourists, who love the atmosphere and convenience of the location, the well-made drinks and yummy local food (try the phad thai!) at very reasonable prices. A bit further down the road at No. 1391, the JOK PRINCE serves one of the best bowls of congee, the ultimate Asian comfort food, perfect for breakfast or late night supper and just as reasonably priced (they've even got English menus).

A walk down the entirety of the road is bound to end with a full stomach, as there is everything from street vendors offering savory roasted duck to Michelin star-worthy fine-dining venues with the finest western cuisine and first-rate service.