We are on the way from the Red Lotus Lake to Ban Chiang, a prehistoric archaeological site of a mysterious advanced civilization. Along the way, we meet a larger group of people, equipped with brush cutter, rake, and broom. They work along the road. We learn that once a year, the entire village takes action […]
Udon Thani – Country life and the Red Lotus Lake
Udon Thani Udon Thani is approx. 560 km northeast of Bangkok in Isaan. The city with about 150,000 inhabitants is an important trading town, primarily with Laos. The region is Thailand’s rice bowl. The Buddhism is the predominant religion. We stay at the Charoen Hotel, a modern block with a good view over the rooftops […]
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 […]