6. Riding The Rails: Muang Xai - Vang Vieng
High-speed train arriving at Muang Xai station. The next day we set out for our by-now-standard now standard Lao breakfast of baguettes...
5. Riding The Rails: Muang Xai
We left the station and while walking to the tuk-tuk stand, Tim asked which hotel we were supposed to go to. Good question, I’d sent a...
4. Riding The Rails: High-Speed Train
The train to Nong Khai was an old diesel and as a result, it was a rather noisy ride with plenty of shake, rattle & rolls. This train...
3. Riding The Rails: Vientiane Departure
Vientiane Railway Station After an uneventful night, we got up early and were pleasantly surprised that we could get a cup of (instant)...
2. Riding The Rails: Crossing the Border
Hours later our train arrived in Khon Kaen where Tim and Ray joined us, although they stayed in a 3rd class carriage as Tim is not...
1. Riding The Rails: Nong Khai & beyond
Last February preparations were beginning slowly to get made for another trip, this time centered around the Lao high-speed train roughly...
Mae Klong Railway Market
Last month I arrived at this market by train and as it was incredibly crowded left immediately... However, 2 weeks ago I had a chance to...
Bangkok Photographers Group - #112 Bang Phlat
Earlier this month the group met in Thonburi for another walk and as usual the further we walked photographers ended up all over Bang...
Salt of the Earth
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to join a small tour group to Kanchanaburi and on the way through Samut Sakhon, we made a stop at...
Checking Out The Amulet Market
Recently I ended up wandering through more of Maha Rat Road's amulet market. Despite not having any interest in buying any amulets, I do...