A bump to the coast
I've been coming to Bangkok for almost forty years, but it was only recently that I was alerted to a second terminal. This station is located on the west side of the river, in Thonburi, near King Taksin Square.
Ban Chuen Beach, a paradise for peace seekers
in this travelogue, Joseph Jongen describes Ban Chuen Beach, a paradise for peace seekers. After reading this, judge for yourself whether the peace and quiet of Ban Chuen Beach appeals to you.
Customer friendliness at the top
I have experienced many wonderful situations during my many holiday trips in Thailand that I can look back on with great pleasure. I am now going to tell you my very last precious experience.
Sweet nothings in Nan
The province of Nan in the far north of Thailand, slightly tucked away against the border of Laos, is one of rural beauty with rustic Thai charms.
It's the little things…
The weather is still fantastic for the time of year, but I think, to avoid the approaching winter period, already at the beginning of next year. My mind also wanders to my very last trip to Thailand and Cambodia, barely a month and a half ago. Strange that small, often unimportant things often linger in your mind for a long time.
I hate people like…..
More than a month of Thailand and Cambodia has passed and we have to get used to the Dutch climate again. My thoughts about my past trip are still swirling through my head and plans to escape the coming winter period are already starting to take shape.
Thailand at the moment
After a break of 2½ years I started traveling again to Thailand and Cambodia. A bit exciting because what will I find there and have the problems at Schiphol already been solved? Questions galore.
Myanmar: The markets of Mandalay
It was April 2015 and I took the night bus from Yangon to Mandalay. I swear by public transport, that's the closest you come into contact with normal life. It is still a journey of more than seven hundred kilometers. It was too cold from the aircon, I pulled a blanket over me. I woke up several times along the way. At seven o'clock, at sunrise, I arrived in Mandalay. Faint colors painted the eastern sky.
Phnom Penh,
The capital of Cambodia, located in the southeast of the country, cannot be compared to any other city. Actually quite normal because countries can hardly be compared with each other. If you read the stories on the internet about Phnom Penh, you will come to the conclusion that many of them are outdated, have been placed from a commercial point of view and are often presented too rosy.
Miracles are not out of the world
As a regular visitor to Thailand, I also enjoy visiting neighboring countries Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. During my last trip to Cambodia, due to Corona, it was already more than two years ago, I had to think of the regular blog column 'You experience all kinds of things in Thailand'. But in fact, Thailand is not alone in this.
Kampot, a gem in Cambodia
The biggest attraction of Cambodia is undoubtedly Siem Reap with the Angkor Wat temple, built in the 12th century, located within the imposing remains of Ankor, the capital of the former immense Khmer empire, which, in addition to present-day Cambodia, also includes large parts of Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. belonged.
Naklua, an Eldorado for fish lovers
If you're tired of Pattaya's bar life or want to try a different restaurant, head to nearby Naklua. Especially if you are a fish lover, you will get your money's worth here.
A simple curry dish
I still remember my first trip to Thailand thirty years ago as if it were yesterday. With the night train from Bangkok to Chiangmai where you arrived in the early morning. The computer age was still in its infancy and concepts such as email were still unknown, not to mention hotel booking sites.
Kingfishers or kingfishers?
A horrible day in the car. All the way to Kanchanaburi. Late in the afternoon we arrive in the Sayok Nature Reserve. It's just as cold here as in the North.
Keep smiling; even on the toilet
When we receive guests at home, many people naturally have to look up the well-known small room. Smiling broadly and with a big smile on our face, we usually see the toilet visitor in question again a little later.
Storks in SamKok
Dick Koger returns to SamKok to photograph the hundreds of storks he had seen 40 years ago.
Khanom and the Pink Dolphins
Khanom is a small, quiet village in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, northeast of Phuket and overlooking Koh Samui. It is known for its long white beaches, beautiful mountain views and pink dolphins.