There's only one thing travel blogger and mom Aleney De Winter loves more than food and travel: her children. Luckily, her son Rafferty shares her passion for food (and travel). So when he met Thai food blogger Mark Wiens, he had lots of questions. Rafferty interviewed Mark for Aleney's blog, "Boy Eats World."

Mark Wiens of Migrationology is a street food enthusiast living in Thailand whose passion for food and travel is surpassed only by Raffles' insatiable appetite. With a huge following who track his cultural travel adventures on his fantastic blog and millions of views on his hugely popular YouTube channel, Mark is one of the most prolific and successful travel and food bloggers on the internet… and he's a really nice guy to boot.

After bonding over a sumptuous meal at the Walking Street Night Market in Phuket's Old Town, he's now Raffles' street food hero and new buddy. Here they chat about their shared favorite topic: travel and food! Let the boys have a go…

It was so lovely to meet you in Phuket and explore the Old Town market with you, because you love food almost as much as I do! My mother is a travel journalist and a fantastic cook. I'd say she's the main reason I love food and travel so much. How has your family influenced the way you travel and eat?

Just like you, my parents and family played a major role in my love of food and travel. I grew up with my parents in various countries, including France and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is why I still love to travel today. And when it comes to food: I know of nothing my family loves more than good food!

Do you have a favorite city in Thailand when it comes to food? Thailand offers a huge culinary diversity, from north to south. And because I love Thai cuisine so much, Bangkok is the city where you can find dishes from all parts of the country. I have to convince my mother to take me to Bangkok.

Which Asian country, apart from Thailand, is your favorite foodie destination? That's a really tough question, but I think I'd choose India because I love spicy food with lots of flavors. And India is one of the most exciting countries in the world for foodies. I absolutely love Indian food; the spicier, the better.

You love street food, just like me. What's your best tip for eating safely from street vendors? Try to eat at stalls that are busy and offer freshly prepared food. Take a look around the stall and pay attention to the overall impression. Sometimes it just doesn't look hygienic, and you should trust your gut feeling. Great tip! That's exactly what we do too.

You can find some really crazy stuff at street markets. What's the strangest thing you've ever eaten? I usually love trying anything I've never eaten before, so almost anything, from tarantulas to raw pig's blood soup. In northern Thailand, there's a dish called "Loo," which is made from raw pig's blood and eaten with slices of raw kidney. Okay, you win. I'll try almost anything, but pig's blood soup sounds pretty intense, even to me.

Read the full interview here.