Walking Around Lao Tuk Lak
My previous blog post ended at Damnoen Saduak's Floating Tourist Market, but the real objective of our trip was another (and much less...
People of Damnoen Saduak
Last Friday early morning I went off for a photo trip to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The idea was to meet up with my friend Leo at...
On The Border - Chong Mek
Border towns in general have a special atmosphere, they feel a bit grungy, are usually very active with lots of things happening, and...
Go Vespa Go!
It’s funny how we look at things, trying to take in everything, but usually (in my case at least) with mixed results. I’ve walked up and...
Going Back Home
Today we were going to find out if the travel arrangements given yesterday actually existed or not. Normally there shouldn't be any...
Train To Busan, uh..., Nong Khai!
Whenever I'm about to go on the road again and have to catch a bus, boat, flight, etc., I prefer to arrive early and not at the last...
Trains and Boats (but no Planes)
This week the elevated Pink Line opened despite some stations not being fully ready yet. This was going to be another joint try-out trip...
Riding The Rails To Hua Takhe
Last Sunday I went with my friend Mike on a short train trip to an old 'crocodile head' market: Hua Takhe. My part of this little trip...
Mekong By Bike - 5. Bueng Kan
This day was mainly a bit of sightseeing in the area until our friend David arrived with his pickup. But we really wanted to have a...
Mekong By Bike - 1. Getting There
Last year my friends and I discussed the possibilities of another multi-day cycling trip in Isaan, but a try-out of the Lao highspeed...