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!”
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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”
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