Some days on the road through Thailand seem to pack an entire history book, a nature documentary, and a postcard into a single day. This visit to Pha Taem National Park in Ubon Ratchathani Province was one of those days.…
The Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival is one of Thailand’s most famous Buddhist celebrations, and once you see the enormous candle sculptures on display, it’s easy to understand why. Held around Buddhist Lent, the festival combines religious tradition, art, music and…
After leaving Udon Thani, we had one quick stop planned before heading into some seriously rugged territory. Our destination was the Ban Chiang Archaeological Site, one of Thailand’s most important prehistoric sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ban Chiang…
