Crystal Kung Minkoff had an unforgettable summer trip, and she is graciously sharing the details with us. In August, the 40-year-old, along with her husband Rob Minkoff and their children Max (11) and Zoe (8), embarked on an incredible adventure exploring Southeast Asia. Their itinerary included Singapore, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Cambodia, Siem Reap, Bangkok, and Taiwan. Along the way, they indulged in a plethora of delicious culinary experiences.
"Food serves as a pathway to culture, offering a valuable educational experience," states Kung Minkoff, daughter of first-generation Chinese immigrant parents, in her exclusive interview with Us. She further explains, "Through the flavors of a meal, my children will form lasting memories of the places we visit."
During their visit to the Real Coco Thailand farm and factory, Kung Minkoff, known for her involvement in selling coconut-based products like coconut water and coconut milk, and her husband took the opportunity to immerse their children in their own cultural heritage.
The family of four explored famous landmarks such as the Wat Arun Buddhist temple in Bangkok and the Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia. Kung Minkoff shared more about her travels on Instagram, including a serene spa experience, swimming with her children, attending a cooking class, and posing for family photos with elephants at a Chiang Mai animal sanctuary.
Captioning Instagram photos from August 29, the reality star expressed her incredible experience spending the day with these gentle creatures. She emphasized the importance of being mindful of the impact of our tourism choices on animals and the environment, stating that visiting ethical elephant sanctuaries allows us to support their humane treatment and contribute to their conservation.
In addition to her Southeastern Asia adventure, Kung Minkoff had an exciting year of travel. The teaser for RHOBH season 13, set to premiere next month, showed footage of the cast visiting Las Vegas and Barcelona, Spain.
Scroll below to see never-before-seen pics from Kung Minkoff’s family trip to Southeast Asia:
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 13 premieres on Bravo Wednesday, October 25, at 8 p.m. ET.
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Go Inside 'RHOBH' Star Crystal Kung Minkoff's Family Trip of a Lifetime to Southeast Asia
Crystal Kung Minkoff experienced the trip of a lifetime this summer — and she is giving We an exclusive inside look at her travels.
In August, Kung Minkoff, aged 40, along with her husband, Rob Minkoff, embarked on a journey with their 11-year-old son Max and 8-year-old daughter Zoe, exploring various countries in Southeast Asia. The family visited Singapore, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Cambodia, Siem Reap, Bangkok, and Taiwan, and indulged in a wide array of delicious cuisines along the way.
According to Kung Minkoff, who is the daughter of first-generation Chinese immigrant parents, food serves as a doorway to understanding different cultures and provides a valuable educational experience. In an exclusive interview with Us magazine, she stated, "For my children, the flavors and meals they experience during our travels will serve as lasting memories, allowing them to associate the taste with a specific place."
In addition to touring Kung Minkoff's company, Real Coco, which specializes in coconut-based products such as coconut water and coconut milk, the Bravo personality and her spouse took advantage of the trip to familiarize their children with their culture.
The family of four toured famous landmarks such as the Wat Arun Buddhist temple in Bangkok and the Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia. Kung Minkoff shared her travels on Instagram, showcasing a peaceful spa visit, swimming with her children, attending a cooking class, and capturing family photos with elephants at a Chiang Mai animal sanctuary.
Captioning Instagram photos taken on August 29, the reality star expressed her awe at spending a day with these gentle creatures. She emphasized the importance of being mindful of how our tourism choices affect animals and the environment. By opting for ethical elephant sanctuaries, we can support the humane treatment of these incredible animals and contribute to their conservation.
The trip also included a thrilling day at Universal Studios Singapore. "We have a strong passion for theme parks," she captioned a slideshow of pictures on August 15. The photos featured Zoe posing beside a Minion from Despicable Me and enjoying a Sesame Street-themed ride with her older brother.
See exclusive photos from Kung Minkoff's family vacation in Southeast Asia, never seen before.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 13 premieres on Bravo Wednesday, October 25, at 8 p.m. ET.
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Gentle Giants
“It was beautiful,” Kung Minkoff said of visiting a Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary. The animals are “rescued from the circuses and roam in the open air.”
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Delicious Dishes
“[This] is like a Cambodian pho, essentially,” the California native explains of this noodle soup.
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On the Farm
Kung Minkoff estimates there are “thousands” of coconut husks at her coconut farm in Ratchaburi, Thailand.
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Family Dinner
Zoe made pad thai “full of veggies that she got to chop up,” Kung Minkoff shared. “It was insanely good — and she ate it all!”
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A Meal to Remember
This Bangkok restaurant — where Kung Minkoff enjoyed fish with shallots and garlic — was “particularly memorable.”
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Seeing the Sights
Bangkok’s Wat Arun (a.k.a. Temple of Dawn) was “really special,” she says. “When you step far away, there’s different illusions of Buddha faces.”
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Childhood Memories
Kung Minkoff had Hong Kong pork (which she grew up eating) every day for breakfast in Cambodia: “Everything paled in comparison.”