Tag: Mekong
Slow down: Focus on 5 refreshing things to do in Laos
Laos still is the most relaxed, slow and easy going country in South East Asia. Don’t expect anything there to go quickly and grasp this slowness as a chance to slow down yourself from the hectic smartphone lives we live nowadays. And then enjoy the things to do in Laos presented here to you. Luang…
Mekong dolphins in Kratie
When I thought about what to do in Cambodia, I was absolutely thrilled by the existence of fresh water dolphins in Kratie. They are called Irrawaddy dolphins. So I guess the question “Can dolphins live in freshwater?” is answered with this. There are dolphin species, that can. With a bit of luck they can be…
Monks, caves, waterfalls – 5 things to do in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang certainly is a place well worth a visit. Read here about five things to do in Luang Prabang! Alms procession of the monks In the morning from 6am to about 6:20 the monks of the different Buddhist temples come to the streets to collect their alms for the day. It is nice to…
Don‘t leave Cambodia without visiting these 5 places
If you travel to Cambodia and within Cambodia you will enjoy the wide views on rice fields, interrupted only by the occasional palm tree while on the road during your Cambodia vacation. Cambodia is also rich in history with the Khmer empire, that was here a thousand years ago. But also the unfortunate recent past…
The 4000 islands on the mighty Mekong: A dream come true
Si Phan Don is a place for relaxation. While there are Wifi-connections, everything is a little more relaxed here. It can take a good 15 minutes to download all of yesterday’s incoming emails – without any large attachments. Employees haunted by their bosses may well find the perfect excuse in this place for why they…
Vietnam Mekong delta
When you visit the Mekong-Delta in Vietnam, you’ll get a firsthand experience of the country’s agriculture. You get to see the smallholdings and get to enjoy the unique landscape of the Mekong-Delta with its various side arms.The trip there is very easy to organize from Saigon’s backpacking district. The pity is that all travel agencies…
Improve your Phnom Penh visit with these 5 expert tips
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia and the largest city. It was once known as the “Pearl of Asia” and one of the loveliest French-designed cities in Indochina. If you have time after visiting Siem Reap, it is definitely a travel tip worth exploring with its ornate temples and grand boulevards with French colonial…