Departure in Chau Doc – Vietnam The day in Chau Doc in Vietnam started not good at all. We had booked this trip through an internet agency in Germany, in hindsight this turned out to be a serious mistake. Pick up time was 6.45 in the morning, too early to have breakfast at the hotel. […]
Temple of Literature – Hanoi
The Temple of Literature is an oasis of peace away from the heavy traffic which is ubiquitous in Hanoi. Thánh Tông, the third emperor of the Lý dynasty (Lý Nhật Tôn), built it in 1070 as the first educational institution for the sons of the mandarin and gifted persons. Please watch the 4K UHD video!!! […]
On the footsteps of Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi
Ho Chí Minh was born as son of a teacher in poor conditions on May 19, 1890. But already in his early youth, he developed an aversion to the French colonialists. A peasant demonstration in Hue, where he acted as interpreter, ended in the hail of bullets of French soldiers. As rebel he was expelled […]
Arrival in Hanoi – Vietnam
Upon our arrival in Hanoi, we were picked up at the airport. Via a wide well-developed highway we drive towards the city center. The flat land of the delta is partial only 1 to 3 m above the sea-level. Therefore it is heavily endangered by the climate change. Already since the 11th century one built […]
Flight from Bangkok to Hanoi
Our flight from Bangkok to Hanoi has proven to be a pure stroke of luck. Not only the weather but also the flight route was perfect. It led us past some prominent points. We start from the old Don Muang Airport in Bangkok. Through the morning haze one has a wonderful view of the skyline. […]
Wat Phra Kaeo and Grand Palace – Bangkok
About 20 years ago we visited the Grand Palace with the associated Wat Phra Kaeo for the first time. At that time it was still a leisurely walk through the complex and one could undisturbed take pictures. Today enormous crowds flock on the courts and through the corridors and halls, so it is no longer […]