Ghosts in Isan
The Inquisitor comes into contact with spirits in Isan. Because not only Buddhism is influential on daily life, there is also a lot of animism.
Isan winter
Cats and dogs are kept as close together as possible, in all draught-free spots that can be found. Iguanas, snakes and other cold-blooded creatures move slowly, looking for the first morning sun to warm up. The Inquisitor and sweetheart wear a kind of slippers indoors, from some hotel, the cold floor tiles give an unpleasant feeling.
Unknown Khmer temples in Isan
We are in Ubon and start the day culturally. The National Museum. It is not big, but gives an excellent impression of the history of this region.
Grabbed from the Isan life. A sequel (part 5)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. This time stories in non-chronological days, no weekly report, but always just a blog, sometimes current, sometimes from the past.
Grabbed from the Isan life. A sequel (part 4)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. This time stories in non-chronological days, no weekly report, but always just a blog, sometimes current, sometimes from the past.
Grabbed from the Isan life. A sequel (part 3)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. This time stories in non-chronological days, no weekly report, but always just a blog, sometimes current, sometimes from the past.
Grabbed from the Isan life. A sequel (part 2)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. This time stories in non-chronological days, no weekly report, but always just a blog, sometimes current, sometimes from the past.
Grabbed from Isan life. A sequel (part 1)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. This time stories in non-chronological days, no weekly report, but always just a blog, sometimes current, sometimes from the past.
Seized from the Isan life (part 7 end)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. Daily, taken from life for a week. In Isan.
Seized from Isan life (part 6)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. Daily, taken from life for a week. In Isan.
Seized from Isan life (part 5)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. Daily, taken from life for a week. In Isan.
Seized from Isan life (part 4)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. Daily, taken from life for a week. In Isan.
Seized from Isan life (part 3)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. Daily, taken from life for a week. In Isan.
Seized from Isan life (part 2)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. Daily, taken from life for a week. In Isan.
Seized from Isan life (part 1)
What is such an expat doing there in Isaan? No compatriots around, not even European cultures. No cafes, no western restaurants. No entertainment. Well, The Inquisitor chose this life and is not bored at all. Daily, taken from life for a week. In Isan.
The Isan, the forgotten part of Thailand (2)
The Isan forms the largest part of Thailand and also has the most inhabitants. Yet this gigantic plateau is the neglected child of the country, just a few hours' drive from Bangkok.
The Isan, the forgotten part of Thailand (1)
The Isan forms the largest part of Thailand and also has the most inhabitants. And yet this gigantic plateau is the neglected child of the country, only a few hours' drive from Bangkok. Most tourists ignore this area (or right, if they travel to Chiang Mai).