Going East, Ubon Bound!
Just before Songkran we went on a short trip to Esaan! End destination for 1 day was going to be: Ubon Ratchathani. At a revamped Don...
The Floating Pagodas of Wat Chaloem Phrakiat
I'm not really a religious buildings 'fan', but occasionally encounter temples that are quite amazing... One example is Lampang's Wat...
A Bridge Too Far?
I have been living in Bangkruay for many years now and at times visit a nearby temple called Wat Sriprawat. This is a canalside temple,...
The (not so) Floating Market in front of Wat Pikul Ngoen
Occasionally I cycle through Bangyai and pass the old floating market. Personally I think this a bit of a misnomer as most boats seem to...
Ayutthaya Revisited
Last week Mike and I ended up in Ayutthaya by train as I wanted to do some countryside cycling. First sight upon leaving Ayutthaya...
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...