Month: August 2018

3rd class trains in Thailand

The charm of 3rd class trains in Thailand Where I come from (Hungary, Central Europe) we find it almost natural that the railway is left to slowly but surely wane. Lines are closed and stations fall into decay. We don’t even have dining cars any more. The railway in Thailand is alive and kicking as…

By Viktor August 5, 2018 0

Luang Prabang – a little Europe in Laos

From a dusty village to a gem of colonial architecture By slow boat down the Mekong – Arriving in Luang Prabang Yes, it takes two whole days and you have to travel without much comfort (unless you charter a whole long boat). Still the two-day slow boat ride down the Mekong river is the best…

By Viktor August 2, 2018 0