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A week in Phnom Penh, the Pearl of Asia.

After my amazing trip through the rural countryside of Cambodia it was time for some big city life again. I took the bus down to Phnom Penh, not sure what to think. A few people I had met before said it’s basically just a big, chaotic and dirty city which is only for a stay … Continue reading »

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Pic of the Week 8

This is the famous Phnom Penh Foreign Correspondents Club where back in the days the war correspondents met to exchange their stories. This colonial gem is a place with lots of history set right by the Mekong riverfront. An attraction during the day, the FCC really starts to show its colonial charm once it gets dark. I … Continue reading »

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Pic of the Week 6 and 7

I am way behind with the Pic of the Week category again. My apologies for that. I selected two great pictures representing the Pic of the Week 6 and 7. This time no temples, no sunsets and no people. It’s all about the animals. Here you go! This was taken during my lengthy stay on … Continue reading »

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Don Dhet and the 4.000 Islands – The total Mekong Experience

After having done the Takhek Loop by motorbike followed by another motorbike trip around the Bolaven Plateau, Chris, Dolf and I were exhausted. Riding had just took its toll and we were ready for some days of relaxation and idleness. The 4.000 islands and especially the island of Don Dhet in the middle of the … Continue reading »

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The Thakhek Loop by Motorbike – 3 Days through Karst and Caves

Having left Luang Prabang, I was looking forward to meet Chris and Dolph again. Our plan was to meet in Thakhek where we would base ourselves to go on a 3 day motorbike tour – the renowned Thakek Loop. Before getting there, I first had to take a horrible bus ride though… probably the worst … Continue reading »

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Luang Prabang – City of Sunsets

After having split from the two Belgians Chris and Dolf  in Nong Khiaw, I made it to Luang Prabang in the afternoon. I was supposed to catch up with the guys again at 6 pm. since they had to drive down from Nong Khiaw with their motorbikes. Luang Prabang was said to be a touristy … Continue reading »

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Boat Trip to paradisical Muang Ngoi Neua

We left Phongsaly, the city above the clouds, early to get the bus to Hat Sa. From there it would be a two day boat ride with an overnight stop in Muang Khua. Our final destination being Muang Ngoi Neua, a supposedly blissful fisher village at the banks of the Nam Ou River. But first … Continue reading »

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Phongsaly – Misty Days in Laos’ wild North

I get up very early and as I leave my guesthouse, it is foggy and drizzling again – a phenomenon that seems to be typical in Laos and which I still have to get used to. The already not so charming town of Oudomxai presents itself grey and depressing. Tired and weary, I arrive at … Continue reading »

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Pic of the Week 4

After having spent the last week in Lao’s remote North and afterwards in some small villages along the Nam Ou River, I am finally back to civilization. Being without internet and electricity is actually not too bad. The only downturn is, that I am far behind in terms of updates. I want to pick it … Continue reading »

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Entering Laos: Going down the mighty Mekong

Having spent three more days in Chiang Mai after the Mae Hong Song Loop, I decided it is about time to go to Laos. So I took the bus to Chiang Rai and from there straight to the border town of Chiang Khong. I arrived at about 2 o’ clock and wasn’t sure if I … Continue reading »

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