The Khmer temple complex Phanom Rung is approx. 50 km south of Buriram and 25 km off the Cambodian border. Phanom Rung lies on an about 400 m high extinct volcano. The temple was built between the 10th and 12th centuries under the rule of the Principality of the Mahidharapura dynasty, which was largely independent […]
From Buriram to Lop Buri
The south of Isaan was under the influence of the Khmer Empire for a long time. Thus it is not surprising that the Thailand’s most beautiful monuments from this era can be found in this region. This is the reason why we do not take the direct way to Lop Buri but drive a bend […]
Hotel Amari Buriram United
We arrive in the dark in Buriram and are surprised about the modern impression of our hotel. Our hotel, the Hotel Amari Buriram United lies right next to the huge i-Mobile football stadium. We check in the modern lobby before we move into our room. Please watch our 4K UHD video!!! You are currently viewing […]
From Pha Taem to Buriram
From the mouth of the Mun River, we drive upriver along the Mun before we cross it. After a short but heavy rain shower, we continue on a four-lane road to the Sirindhorn reservoir. Built in 1971, it serves for electricity generation and irrigation, as well as for recreation. On the water, we see large […]
Pha Taem and Two Color River
Isan – the original Thailand The rush of visitors to Thailand grows from year to year, which causes some areas to be hopelessly overrun. We could see the difference very clear when visiting the Royal Palace in Bangkok in 1991 and 2015. But they still exist, the original regions that are not yet well known […]
Passing through the Kyzylkum Desert
After visiting the ancient desert fortress Ayaz Kala we make our way to Bukhara, which is 450 km away. Approximately 300 km of our trip lead through the Kyzylkum desert. We’re lucky because it’s already early September. At this time of the year, the thermometer only rises up to 45º C. Within the months of […]