Thailand

To Si Satchanalai historical park

Visiting another World Heritage Site A visit to Si Satchanalai historical park is on my agenda today. Si Satchanalai is located 80 km above Sukhothai. Both are Unesco World Heritage Sites. The owner of my guesthouse drives me together with a French couple to the bus station.… Continue Reading
Myanmar

Exploring Bagan in a horse cart

In a horse cart to the more remote temples of Bagan This morning I decided to visit the most important temples of Bagan in a horse cart.  Well, at least, that was my intention. My guide, however, judges otherwise. It is better to visit the highlights of the old part of town by bike, he says.… Continue Reading
Laos

Wonderful Kuang Si waterfalls

Checking my trip to the Kuang Si waterfalls This morning I got up a little earlier, and I decide to drink less tonight. First, I walk to the guesthouse to discuss the trip to Kuang Si waterfalls, which I tried to book yesterday.… Continue Reading
Thailand

Sukhothai Loy Krathong parade stress

A late start of the day My second day in Sukhothai. My plan to wake up early does not work out as intended. The alarm goes off at 6 o’clock, but I stay in bed a while longer. It is already past 8 am when I get up, and I will regret that during the day.… Continue Reading
Vietnam

Uneasy sleeper bus to Ninh Binh

Conversation with two professors Early in the morning, I departed on a bus, heading back towards Hue, where I will have a layover for one day before boarding the sleeper bus to Ninh Binh.  In the middle of a short break, two elderly Vietnamese join me for a conversation.… Continue Reading
Cambodia

The remote temples of Angkor

A view of ordinary Cambodian life on our way to Banteay Srei On our agenda today are the more remote temples of Angkor Historical Park; Banteay Srei in the north and the Roluos group in the east. First, we head to Banteay Srei.… Continue Reading
Laos

Cycle around Luang Prabang

Rent a bike to visit the less accessible temples Because today is a somewhat relaxed day, I made the choice to cycle around Luang Prabang. Initially, I have a large breakfast diagonally opposite my guesthouse. While eating, the waiter begins talking to me, inquiring whether or not I have already explored the Kuang Si Falls.… Continue Reading