Philippe, a French-Lao hotel manager on Don Khong, invited me to discover his island and the biggest waterfall in South East Asia – Khone Pha Pheng. Let me share some impressions with you: On the way to the island Walking and discovering the island Colourful flowers on the way Fishermen throwing their nets artistically LocalContinue reading “Impressions from Don Khong and Khone Pha Pheng – Southern Laos”
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Adventure around Champasak – Don Daeng
For my little weekend adventure, I go to Miss Noy’s shop and rent a motorbike. Helmet on and off we go. The streets in town are almost empty, it is Sunday morning. I am heading out towards the south. First rains at the end of the dry season have started to convert the rice fieldsContinue reading “Adventure around Champasak – Don Daeng”
French connection
While meandering through the streets of Pakse, Vientiane or other places in Laos, you can discover the historical connection to France. C’etait l’Indochine – Indochina. From the French-style baguette, to street signs, old buildings, bridges and ‘la vache qui rit’ – laughing cow with Lao-style ear rings (BeerLao!) Even in the Lao language you canContinue reading “French connection”
Field trip to North/North-East Cambodia
After two months in Laos, I have the opportunity to go for a work field trip to Cambodia. I fly from Pakse to Siem Reap where I meet my colleagues and then head into the first meeting. Before I jump into the next meeting, a driver takes me to Angkor Wat, just to get aContinue reading “Field trip to North/North-East Cambodia”
Sabaidee Pi Mai 2558 – Happy New Year 2558!
Back into the future!? Laos and other Buddhist countries in South east Asia have just welcomed the New Year with a three-day-celebration. On the road this meant to get completely wet by flying water bombs, pots of water thrown over or by water sprinkled out of pipes. It also meant days with loud music –Continue reading “Sabaidee Pi Mai 2558 – Happy New Year 2558!”
Southern Laos – 4000 Islands (Si Phan Don)
My first field trip brings me to Si Phan Don (aka 4000 Islands), the southernmost spot of Laos. It is a fascinating area – the name reveals – thousands of islands. Some are inhabited all year round, others only exist in the dry season and disappear in the floods of the rainy season. Quite aContinue reading “Southern Laos – 4000 Islands (Si Phan Don)”
First impressions from Pakse – Southern Laos
Since a week I am in Pakse, a small town in Southern Laos. It’s a warm place. The thermometer reaches 35°. It’s summer, dry season. In the morning and evenings a wonderful wind blows some refreshing air over the roofs of the town. It’s located between the Mekong and the Sedone river. Green hills decorateContinue reading “First impressions from Pakse – Southern Laos”
Saturday morning in Vientiane, Laos
From winter into summer or in other words, from Switzerland to Laos. Changing the warm porridge for breakfast for a plate of tropical fruits. Stepping into the ballerinas instead of the warm boots. Leaving the woollen pullover for linen and cotton cloth. Putting the sunglasses on and ready for a stroll through the streets ofContinue reading “Saturday morning in Vientiane, Laos”
Open the doors to the world
I have spent the first ten days of this year in Olomouc, a beautiful town in the Moravia region in Czech Republic. The days are cold and only few people make it out of the warm flat into the streets. It feels a little sleepy. But once you get the chance to go into aContinue reading “Open the doors to the world”
Autumn promenades
Aren’t sunny weekends in autumn just perfect for beautiful promenades – along rivers, through forests and discovering towns and landscapes. And the good thing about promenades is that you don’t have to go far, you can simply start in front of the house and see where you get. From the doorsteps, my favourite walk takesContinue reading “Autumn promenades”
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