Can Tho is the center of the Mekong Delta, while Chau Doc is representing the gate to Cambodia. Both cities lie along the banks of the Mekong River and the daily life in these cities is decisively shaped by this river. Coming from Ho Chi Minh City, we have already got to know the canals […]
Can Tho – Kim Tho Hotel and Floating Market of Cai Rang
We reach Can Tho at nightfall. Kim Tho Hotel Our hotel, the Kim Tho Hotel lies nearby the landing-stage, not far from the muzzle of the Song Can Tho into the Mekong. On the opposite side of the road is a branch of the Vietnamese central bank. First of all, we go to our room. […]
Along the Mekong to Udon Thani
The journey along the Mekong from Chiang Khan past Vientiane to Udon Thani is the part of our journey we were really looking forward to. This journey was also in the description we got at our booking. So our reaction was very disappointed when our tour guide says after the boat trip that we are […]
Mekong near Chiang Khan
The Mekong is a highlight in Chiang Khan. Here it forms a broad run and is very well visible both upstream and downstream. In the morning, you often find a fog cover, which gives way to the sunbeams only in the course of the morning. The wafts of mist that drift across the river spread […]
Feeding the monks in Chiang Khan
The feeding of the monks is a part of the daily life in Chiang Khan. Unfortunately, it has developed to a tourist attraction. Karma plays a decisive role in the life of a Buddhist. By doing good deeds, everyone can improve his karma and benefit of it in the next life. In Chiang Khan, it […]
Wat Tham Pha Pu and Chiang Khan
After our extended lunch break at the Huai Krathing Reservoir, our tour guides have planned an unscheduled stopover before our day’s destination. We visit Wat Tham Pha Pu or Tham Phiang Din. The temple lies 7 km north of Loei in the 220 m long Phapu Cave, Tham Pha Pu. Wat Tham Pha Pu -Tham […]