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These towering temples
Afternoon and Sunset @ Angkor Wat. Unesco World Heritage occupied by a overwhelming amount of people. Still crazy hot and busting. A lot of Chinese and some great sunset views from the main temple of the site. To be continued…
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Angkor Wat
We bought a 3 day pass to visit Angkor Wat. A local driver took as around to visit the different sites which would have been massively exhausting without him. Walking in the pure midday sun at around 35°C reminds me of a visit to Sukhothai some 5 years ago. But with a driver and enough…
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Arriving in Cambodia
When we left Bangkok we opted for the early train to Aranyaprathet. The train left Bangkok at 5.55 in the morning so we had to wake up early from our Hostel right opposite the Hua Lamphong train station. Tickets for 3rd class ride are only 48 THB (around 1,20 EUR) for a scenic 5.5 hours…
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At the Muay Thai Gym
For Amel
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Wat Pho at night
The Wat Pho temple in the center of Bangkok’s old district has a hidden secret. Crowded during the day it stands absolutely silent and void at night. There is a small alley parting the temple from the close by residencies and this small alley allows you to enter the premises without problems at night. A…
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Pak Khlong Market (Flower Market)
I’ve been to Bangkok many times before but this city never fails to amaze me. This time I discovered the Pak Khlong Market which opens around 10 PM at night and has a lot of action going on until the early morning hours. A perfect stop to see after a night in the lively streets…
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Wat Saket (Golden Mount)
The first sight I visit in Bangkok is always the Wat Saket temple. Standing elevated on a small hill in the center of the old part of the town it enables you to get an overview of the maze of Bangkok. Don’t miss the stairs up to the roof of the Pagoda in one of…