Mit Ganbei, Chiyo und Prost stoßen wor auf den Beginn des neuen Jahrs der Ratte an.

When Chinese And Thais Celebrate New Year Together

15. February 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

I just wanted to eat some dumplings. I had been looking forward to that all day. However, the evening came to an unexpected end.

Suranat bei der Arbeit - Leder ist sein Material.

“The Right Time Is Waiting For You”

11. February 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

In Suranat’s workshop I just wanted to learn how to work with leather. A small wallet should be ready at the end of the three hours. It was. But I got a lot more: Suranat told me how he found his calling through a hint of the universe. This is his story.

Palinya ist Novize in Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai.

“Humans Have The Power To Do So Much Good”

7. February 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

Wat Chedi Luang is one of many temples in Chiang Mai that offer so-called monk chats. Tourists can exchange ideas with monks on all kinds of topics and learn about their lives. Here I got to know the novice Palinya, who deeply impressed me.

Morning hours at the Tha Pae Gate in Chiang Mai.

“Can I Walk With You?

3. February 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

“Hello, good morning. Where are you going? ”The Thai senior lady looked at me with curious eyes, her whole face beamed. “Not sure yet,” I replied to her. “I’m just walking through the streets.” “May I come with you?” she asked, and had long since hung by my side.

Ein Tuk-Tuk-Fahrer macht Pause am Tha Pae Gate.

Almost Like Coming Home

2. February 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

It is a good feeling to be back in the land of smiles. A first day between temples, markets and mango sticky rice.

Auf dem Weg zur Schule besorgt sich dieses Mädchen ihr Frühstück an einem Streetfood-Stand.

And Suddenly There Was Thailand

31. January 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

I have to make a cut. Thailand has captivated me, demands my full attention – here and now – and makes it almost impossible for me to move my thoughts back to the American continent.