The Huai Krathing Reservoir, also known as Huai Nam Man, is in the Loei province. The reservoir has a capacity of 26 million cubic meters and covers an area of 1,500 hectares of land. Surrounded by teak wood and bamboo woods, the Huai Krathing Reservoir lies in an evergreen hilly country. That’s why the locals […]
Rhesus monkeys near Wat Tham Pha Mak Ho
The monastery of Wat Tham Pha Mak Ho lies about 30 km south of Loei. Protected by the monks, hundreds of rhesus monkeys live here and wait for visitors to distribute nuts. It is already fascinating to see the fast-reacting monkeys when someone throws food on the place. More keep coming from the surrounding woods. […]
Sirila Farm Tent Camp Resort in Isan
After our tour of Loei, we must change into a cross-country vehicle. We wait and see. The way leads 2 km across country lanes in nature before we reach the Sirila Farm Tent Camp Resort. Upon arrival, we are amazed by the lush vegetation. Please watch the 4K UHD video!!! You are currently viewing a […]
Loei – Daily life in Isaan
Once more, we set off with the night bus. This time the journey leads us to Loei, 520 km north-east of Bangkok. We have a first class ticket for 430.- Baht per person (around € 12.-) Despite the late hour, there is a busy hustle and bustle at the bus station Morchit. Talking with hands […]
Bangkok – Street Life and Making of
Since we are already in Bangkok, we also want to get an impression about the street life at night. There are three large so-called red light districts. From the main station, we drive to Patong, the first of the three districts. Patong On our arrival, we are a bit shocked. The young women stand in […]
From Hoa Ninh to Can Tho – Mekong Delta
From Hoa Ninh, we continue by boat for about 2 km. Just before we reach another big branch of the Mekong. Our first stop is Út Thủy Homestay Út Thủy Homestay is an accommodation with adjoining restaurant. Small pavilions with dining tables line above the shore of a small lake. Our bicycle group arrives and […]