Across Thailand, on the way to Laos (August 26th - September 8th)

9 septembre 2008

Across Thailand, on the way to Laos (August 26th - September 8th)

Phuket

August 26^th

One of the most visited islands of the country, thanks to its airport. Good roads, bars and restaurants wherever you look, beer, surf and prostitution.

A bit too crowded for us, but still, the beaches are awesome.

Pics of Phuket : http://asiatrotteursth.canalblog.com/albums/03__phuket/index.html

Bangkok

August 28^th

Bangkok is a hub for most of the western tourists coming to visit south Asia. Another hub inside this city, KaoSan Road, the Mecca of the backpackers in Asia. Food, drinks, guest houses, clothes, everything is here, and everything is cheap.

We also spent some time with Françoise, like 4 years ago, who treated us like kings. Thanks for everything.

Pics of Bangkok : http://asiatrotteursth.canalblog.com/albums/05__bangkok/index.html

The floating market outside the city was also a great moment.

Pics of the floating market : http://asiatrotteursth.canalblog.com/albums/06__marche_flottant_de_ratchaburi/index.html

Pakchong – Kaoyai

September 3^rd 2008

What brought us here is not the city itself but the KaoYai National Park, a few kilometers out of town.

We went to several jungles and forests in this trip, but nothing compared to this. It’s the house of elephants, monkeys, dears, crocodiles… and some leeches.

Pics of the KaoYai National Park : http://asiatrotteursth.canalblog.com/albums/07__kaoyai/index.html

Korat – Phimai

September 4^th 2008

Once again, what we’re here for lays out of the city: Phimai and its temple from the Angkor period.

Pics of the ruins of Phimai : http://asiatrotteursth.canalblog.com/albums/09__phimai/index.html

Pics of Korat : http://asiatrotteursth.canalblog.com/albums/08__khorat/index.html

Nong Khai

September 6^th 2008

Here it is the natural border between Thailand and Laos, the Mekong River.

Nong Khai is a perfect last stop before heading to Laos, laid back, full of good food and a pretty unique guest house.

Pics of Nong Khai : http://asiatrotteursth.canalblog.com/albums/10__nongkhai/index.html

Bye bye Thailand