Before we go to the Bridge over the River Kwai (Khwae Yai), we visit the museum commemorating the prisoners of war who had to build the Death Railway. It shows the working conditions the people had been forced to live with. The majority of the prisoners came from the countries Japan, England, Australia / America, […]
Day Trip from Ao Nang to James Bond Island
The James Bond Island has always fascinated us and we wanted to see the famous rock once with your own eyes. The island lies in the Ao Phang Nga National Park between Phuket and Krabi and you can book day trips at both places. We decide on Krabi and make a short trip from Bangkok to the […]
Apsara Dance and Dinner in Siem Reap
The Apsara dance is an essential part of the Cambodian culture and has its origin in the 7th century. Who does not know the reliefs of the dancing women in the temples of Angkor. Apsara dance The roots of the Apsara dance lie in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Under King Jayavarman VII, there were over […]
Angkor Temples and photo shooting – Cambodia
Angkor temples are a perfect backdrop for photo shootings. So we are not surprised to see some of them during our visit of the Angkor temples Neak Pean, Prasat Ta Som, Eastern Mebon and Prasat Pre Rup. After we visited Preah Khan we continue to Northern Baray, one of three major reservoirs. Neak Pean – The […]
Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh – Hue
The Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh lies on the slopes of Chau Chu mountain, about 10 km southwest of the center of Hue. Khai Dinh was the 12th emperor of the Nguyen dynasty and Vietnam’s second to last emperor. He ruled from 1916 to 1925. He was not very popular among the people because he […]
Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc – Hue
The tomb of Emperor Tu Duc is located 6 km outside of Hue. Lang Tu Duc is the burial site of the 4th emperor of the Nguyen dynasty. His reign lasted of 1847-1883 and was marked by uprisings and rebellions. He pursued a policy of isolation and persecuted Christians due to their faith. This called […]