Historical Phrae
Phrae, a paradise in the North, was the headline of an article by Gringo some time ago on Thailandblog. Reason to visit this hitherto unknown place for me.
Why I never arrived in Burma
It was April 2012 when I wanted to travel via Thailand to the country of Aung San Suu Kyi. First three days in Bangkok, then to Rangoon and then another week to the royal resort of Hua-Hin. I left Friday April 20 and never arrived in Burma
Essen wie zu Hause versus culinary paradise Thailand
It was November 1998 and I was in Thailand for the first time. The night train had brought me to Chiang Mai. My debut quest for a downtown eatery was a disconcerting experience right from the start as I walked down an alleyway. 'Essen wie zu Hause' I read without warning, written in large letters on a blackboard next to the door of what turned out to be a German restaurant.
Santi Khiri: Chinatown in the Thai mountains
High in the mountains of northern Thailand, relatively close to the border with Myanmar (Burma), is a village that is XNUMX percent Chinese, although the residents also speak fluent Thai. Chinese inscriptions, signposts and billboards welcome you to this remarkable enclave.
Porch of Hell in the Caves of Mae Hong Son
I can't remember the name of the guesthouse. But it was cheap, the food good, the showers outside, I had a mattress on the floor. Plans are forged at the teak regular table by backpackers who are immediately your 'friend'. According to German Kathy, an experienced Asia traveler, it is nice to do a cave tour. You must have experienced that once, she says with conviction. I'm over right away.
A view of Chinatown
A pleasant yet sultry breeze brushes against my face as we take the taxi boat from the Silom district to Chinatown. It is Friday afternoon and my last day of my umpteenth trip through Thailand. The edge of the city slips by and the sun cashes in on the waves.
Koh Chang: Tranquility and pure nature in Southeast Thailand
The word chang means elephant in the Thai language. Koh Chang therefore stands for Elephant Island (koh = island). It is one of the larger islands of Thailand, located in the southeast in the Gulf of Thailand and belonging to the province of Trat.
The night train to Chiang Mai
I am young, the turn of the century is yet to come and corona is very far in the future. It's my first time in Thailand. That was on my to-do list. “Because”, said a fellow traveler in hippie paradise Goa during a trip through India: “the Land of Smiles is a world country.” With Joe Cummings' Lonely Planet Guide Thailand as a companion I backpack through the country.
Bangkok – Nam Tok by train, a nice trip
A whole day train from Bangkok to Nam Tok and back for only 120 baht (€ 3) can be called a bargain. But where is Nam Tok actually located, many will wonder. Let's tell.
The atmosphere of reggae in Pai is unmatchable
I will never forget it. The idyllic town of Pai in Northern Thailand. Where the atmosphere of reggae is in the air. It was just before the turn of the century. I traveled from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by night train, had an unfortunate adventure in a cave at Mae Hong Son and arrived at this backpacker resort by bus.
Cruising the legendary Kwai River
A gripping history in an exotic culture and beautiful nature on a cruise on the legendary Kwai River in western Thailand. A unique journey with of course also the famous bridge.
Culinary pleasures
From delicious oysters in Malaysian Borneo to disappointing haute cuisine in the Netherlands; my culinary adventures extend across many borders. As I prepare for another trip to Bangkok – a city full of memories and tasty discoveries – I reflect on my past experiences, the joy of authentic food and the commercial pitfalls of today's gastronomy.
Vacation memories
Often you have forgotten many things from many beautiful trips, but certain small nice details will live on in the memory for a long time.
Mae Sot, another piece of Thailand
After visiting the border town of Mae Sam Laep, we continue to Mae Sot, also bordering Burma. The approximately 240 kilometer long road (105) takes us through a rugged area where we hardly encounter any sign of life except for the impressive nature.
Road 1265: a nice car trip in the Pai area
If you want to take a quiet and beautiful car ride, turn off about 18 kilometers southeast of the city of Pai and take road 1265. You will then reach the most deserted road in Thailand, which will take you to the district of Galyani Vadhana.
Train journey from Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok
A ten-day stay of a befriended couple from the Netherlands leads me to make a trip to Kanchanaburi again. The River Kwai. The only nice thing there is the train journey from Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok, fifty kilometers towards Burma.
Northern Thai Winter Nights; just a story
In Thailand, a tropical country, the temperature can get awfully low. Erik Kuijpers knows all about it after a trek between Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai. Read and shiver along.