After the fireworks at the Water Festival (Bon Om Tuk) in Phnom Penh was over, we decide to take a Tuk-Tuk to the hotel, because we were a little bit tired. The way from the Preah Sisowath Quay to the Preah Norodom Blvd is approximately 2 km. Of course we expected that the traffic would […]
By Minibus from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
The transfer by minibus from Hanoi to the Halong Bay and back, was included in the booking of the 24 hour boat trip in Ha Long Bay. On time, we were picked up at the hotel and after a quick detour to the Opera in Hanoi where a lady hopped on, we drove towards Ha […]
Night Market in Hanoi – Vietnam
The night market Hanoi starts every Friday evening at 18.00 and ends on Sunday late at night. Like on any Asian market, clothing, as well as jewelry and gift items are sold. The whole quarter of the old town around the Hang Dao Road, Hang Ngang and Dong Xuan Market is declared to pedestrian zone. At […]
Water Puppet Show in Hanoi – Vietnam
The Water Puppet Show in Hanoi is something special because one finds water puppet theaters only in Vietnam. The operators of the dolls which move these over 3 to 4 m long bars are hidden behind a bamboo curtain. The puppets move above a water surface, the bars are hidden in the water. About wire rope […]
An Evening in Khao San Road in Bangkok
The Khao San Road lies in the district (Khet) Phra Nakhon of Bangkok. It is one of the oldest municipal districts and encompasses an essential part of Bangkok’s old town. The Khao San Road is popular among backpackers and serves as evening strolling and entertainment mile. Every Monday at 19.00, a cultural program takes place […]
Somerset Lake Point Bangkok
The Somerset Lake Point Bangkok, located in the district Sukhumvit, is a serviced apartment house. Each apartment has a living and sleeping area as well as a kitchen. We choose this accommodation during TBEX (Travel Bloggers Conference) since it is only a few hundred meters away from the venue, the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. […]