I am thinking of visiting Isarn in a comprehensive manner soon, visiting most of the major attractions from Khorat to Khon Kaen to Udon Thani, Loei, Nong Khai, Roi Et etc etc. I am reading my Lonely Planet guide and mapping out my itinerary. However, as I am not familiar with this place, I may accidentally put emphasis on some minor places at the expense of other more important ones. I am thinking of driving from Bkk to Khorat first, making this as the gateway and starting point of my Isarn exploration. I intend to stay in Khorat for 3-4 days too, as this is a good base to visit Phanom Rung, Phimai, Khao Yai, etc.

I would like to ask if any of you have travelled Isarn extensively before? If so, could you share your travel plans with me? Or do you know of any literature out there which has some suggestions on how one should get about in Isarn, the places to visit, the night stops to take in which cities, say for 10 to 14 days? Many thanks, guys.

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