Annual Loy Krathong Festival
Gratitude to the goddess of water Some weeks ago it was time again for the Loy Krathong festival. This religious festival forms the annual gratitude of the Thai to the goddess of water – Mae Kong Ka, just after the rainy season. They thank this goddess for…
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When a monk passes away
A religious ceremony in my neighborhood Some weeks ago while driving……
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A History Lesson at the JEATH War Museum
World War II history lessons Today I want to visit the last places in my travel schedule here in Kanchanaburi. I rent a bicycle near the guesthouse. The program includes the Wat Khao Pun cave and the JEATH War…
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To the Erawan Falls near Kanchanaburi
A sole passenger in a mini-van to Kanchanaburi Visiting the Erawan Falls is the last destination of my Thailand journey. At the tourist office, it appears that I am the only one who wants to travel from Ayutthaya to…
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To the Golden Rock Pagoda in the back of a truck
Myanmar has 3 temples of major importance In my opinion, every…
Wonderful nature at the Kuang Si waterfalls
Checking my trip to the Kuang Si waterfalls This morning I…
Trip to a Chunchiet graveyard in a shaky boat
Arranging transport to Voen Sai The small town of Voen Sai…
Spending time in the Old Quarter of Hanoi
Waiting for the minibus to bring us to Lau Cai train…