Kenneth Barrett is a journalist who was born in London and who has spent half his life in the Far East. He has lived in Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand, and has travelled on assignment to most of the Asian countries. He is also familiar with parts of the Middle East and South America. A freelancer, he has written for newspapers and magazines of all kinds and has had regular columns on food, books, TV criticism and humour. Barrett's greatest interests combine travel with history and architecture, and this has resulted in the publication of 22 Walks in Bangkok: Exploring the City's Historic Back Lanes and Byways. The book is a journey on foot through the historic districts of Bangkok, bringing the city to life by explaining how each evolved, describing the landmarks, and relating some of the curious stories that he found along the way. Barrett is an accomplished photographer, and the book is illustrated with his own photographs.