After we learned how to set up a yurt and how to produce Shyrdaks, and a visit of the Bel-Tam Yurt Camp, a visit of the Fairy Tale Canyon, in Kyrgyz Kan’on Skazka, is on our agenda. For a while, we drive in the direction of the Karakol, before we turn right into a dusty […]
Nature
Places to visit in Yamg
We spent a pleasant night at Aidar’s Homestay in Yamg (Vrang). The homestay has nice twin rooms and the family Aidar is very nice. The sanitary facilities are always problematic. For about 20 people there are one toilet and one shower. In the morning we enjoy the sunrise and watch the life awaken. A young […]
Botanical Garden in Khorog
The Botanical Garden in Khorog, also referred to as Pamir Botanical Gardens lies on a ridge above the town. It enjoys an excellent reputation among professional audiences. The Khorog Botanical Garden is the second highest botanical garden in the world. From here you have a beautiful view of the town. In 2012, violence between government […]
Pha Taem and Two Color River
Isan – the original Thailand The rush of visitors to Thailand grows from year to year, which causes some areas to be hopelessly overrun. We could see the difference very clear when visiting the Royal Palace in Bangkok in 1991 and 2015. But they still exist, the original regions that are not yet well known […]
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 […]