Ubon Ratchathani: A day at Pha Taem National Park
This is the kind of place that could be called “Unseen” in Thailand. At least for foreign tourists, because the national park (and the region in general) remains mostly visited
Ubon Ratchathani: Sam Phan Bok, the “Grand Canyon” of Thailand
As there were still nearly 80km to reach Sam Phan Bok from Khong Chiam, we left early, while the sun was rising at
Ubon Ratchathani: the rapids of Kaeng Tana National Park
After this "break" time on the banks of the river, we were already getting back in the car, but not to go far since we were heading for the Kaeng Tana National Park,
Khong Chiam, a little piece of Thailand at the gates of Laos
After our stop in Surin/Prasat and the local national parks, our next stop for this stay in Issan was Khong Chiam, also spelled Khong Jiam. The district includes
Ubon Ratchathani: Getaway to Phu Chong Na Yoi National Park
Story of a brief escapade to Phu Chong Na Yoi National Park, near the Cambodian border.
Khao Phra Wihan National Park: a unique panorama of Cambodia
Our goal for this day was to continue on the national road 24 before turning onto road 221 then 2248 in order to visit the Phu national park
Prasat: a short immersion in the Thai countryside of Issan
For the end of year celebrations we decided to go for a trip to a region of Thailand that we know little about: Issan, this vast area of agricultural land located
Nostalgia: My very first trip to Thailand
I was contacted by Jeremy from the roadcalls blog as part of a call for the inter-bloggers event whose theme is "First trip". So this is an opportunity for me to dive back in
Bangkok: 10 must-see places to discover
Here are the top 10 things to do if you are passing through Bangkok, according to the month. In theory, two days can be enough to get straight to the point and
Vat Sisaket and Vat Phra Keo: two emblematic temples of Vientiane
Continuation of this stroll in Vientiane as I arrive at the survivor of the Siamese "massacre", Vat Sisaket (The Laotians use a transcription with a V, in Thailand
Vientiane: discover That Luang and Patuxai, two icons of the capital
For this last day, Jitima took the bus early in the morning to return to Bangkok. For my part, I could stay one more day, especially to get my passport back.
Return to Vientiane: bus route from Vang Vieng
And yes, this stay in Vang Vieng was very short, just one express day (what else?) but let's not forget that we are not on vacation, strictly speaking.
Vang Vieng: motorbike ride and discovery of the caves
A classic day of motorbike touring around Vang Vieng, discovering hidden caves, rice paddies and the iconic karst landscapes of Laos.
How to get from Vientiane to Vang Vieng
Laos is poorer than Cambodia, if you take into account the state of the roads anyway. Vang Vieng is not that far, 150km, which would normally take
A glimpse of Vientiane, the sleepy capital of Laos
From the exit of the Thai embassy in Vientiane we took a tuk tuk to the city center to go as quickly as possible, otherwise we could have walked, Vientiane is not a
How to renew your Thai visa in Vientiane: practical guide
Here are all the steps to renew your long-stay visa for Thailand from the Thai Embassy in Vientiane, Laos (obsolete in 2025).
Vientiane: 5 good reasons to discover the capital of Laos
Laos is a country that is culturally very similar to Thailand, only poorer.
2014 Coup in Thailand: Impact on the Traveler
This article was a kind of summary of daily life during the 2014 coup d'état which would disrupt the daily life of Thais for some time.
Thailand Transportation Guide: All Your Travel Options
Here I review the different means of transport in Thailand and which sites to use to make reservations.
Shwedagon Pagoda: The Spiritual Heart of Yangon
First visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, the great sacred stupa and most important temple in Burma, located in Yangon.