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 […]
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 […]
The picturesque town of Ribeauville in Alsace
Ribeauville is our last stop during this visit to Alsace. The picturesque town is located around 55 km southwest of Strasbourg and 15 km northwest of Colmar. Any place to which we have gone in the Alsace till now has characteristics of its own and is not comparable with the others. This also applies to […]
Obernai – Alsace
Obernai is about 25 km southwest of Strasbourg. It was founded in the 7th century as a Franconian settlement. It was the seat of the Merovingian Athich, the father of St. Odilia, who founded the nearby abbey Mont Sainte Odile. In the 12th century, the town became a part of the Holy Roman Empire and […]
Andlau – Mittelbergheim – Mont Sainte Odile
From Itterswiller we start our exploration tour through the heart of Alsace. First stop is wine town of Andlau. 4k UHD video Andlau Andlau is about 5 km from Itterswiller. A narrow road runs through the vineyards and fruit orchards. The village lies in a small valley and is thus not oriented at a thoroughfare. […]
From Gammelstad to Lulea and Midnight Sun
It’s already 9.30 p.m. when we return from Gammelstad to Lulea. But at the same time, we have the feeling that it is late afternoon because the sun is still high above the horizon. It is only a few kilometers drive between Gammelstad to Lulea. Our guide Camilla tells us that Facebook has a data center in […]
From Hoi An to My Son by Car
My Son, a former temple complex, is approx 50 km southwest of Hoi An. We wanted to see My Son, or what remained of it, with our own eyes. My Son lies hidden in the forested mountains and only accessible through a narrow valley. The Cham rulers erected their temples here. Later the place fell […]
By Car from Da Nang to Hoi An – Vietnam
The fastest and most comfortable connection from Da Nang to Hoi An is by taxi. The ride for the about 30 km costs approx. € 20. Da Nang Da Nang is the third largest city in Vietnam and gained importance through its natural harbor. In former times, Da Nang belonged to the ancient kingdom of […]
From Siem Reap to the Thai Border Poipet
For our journey from Siem Reap to Koh Chang via the Thai border in Poipet, we have booked a car, in order to see something of the country. Via the National Highway 6, that is lined with a number of renowned hotels in the urban area , we leave Siem Reap. Afterward, the highway leads […]
