The Flyer vs. The Sky Park
Singapore can be a very fun city to experience, although it’s one where you have to burn cash to fully enjoy the place. There were cheap thrills, like walking around … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: SILHOUETTE
Renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the temples of Prambanan are truly amazing! The temples are located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The midday sun shining above the temples is create … Continue reading
Walking around Singapore
When I was younger, I hated walking. I often complained to my father when he parks the car far from the entrance of the mall. My feelings about it changed … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: BIG
Literally BIG! A bundle of Chinese yuan bills from the 798 Art Zone in Beijing, China. Check other entries of this week’s photo challenge here. You might also like: Weekly … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: HAPPY
I missed doing the photo challenges! I have to say that this week’s theme is one of the most exciting themes I’ve ever done. Here are some of the things … Continue reading
Singapore on a Budget
Being one of the most progressive countries in Asia, and probably the most advanced economy in Southeast Asia, Singapore is not surprisingly an expensive country in the region to travel … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: NEAR AND FAR
The windy city, Chicago, in June 2010 — I like the rows of trees setting against the city’s skyline! You can find other entries of the challenge here.
Why Singapore Matters to me
“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers, that the mind can never break off from the journey.” … Continue reading
Condolence, Philippines
Today marks an important day for you, Philippines. Today, you found a great leader. Unfortunately, you found him lifeless. It was Saturday afternoon when news broke out that a plane … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: MERGE
A number of colonial buildings set against a cluster of tall, modern towers — merging the old and the new in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You may find other wonderful … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: WRONG
Just another construction site? Nope. This was Ground Zero, taken in Summer 2010. A lot of lives were lost in this very same spot due to a terrorist act: … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: GROWTH
The growth of the huge trees led to the destruction of the temples in Ta Phrom, Cambodia — some things just stand stronger than others!
Oh Borobudur!
Before embarking on this trip to Java, I did a little research on the main attractions of Jakarta and Jogja. Being world heritage sites, Prambanan and Borobudur were instantly on … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: PURPLE
From cauliflower to various species of plants, purple is easily seen in nature!
Candi Prambanan
Just half an hour drive from the city proper of Jogja lies the Prambanan temple. Renowned for its beauty, foreigners and locals alike flock this temple – the overwhelming number … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: INSIDE
Literally inside! Taken from Beijing’s 798 Art Zone, where a cluster of contemporary art objects fill your senses while walking around the alleys and streets.
The World of Kraton
It was early morning in the chaotic city of Jogja when Dwi picked us up from the hotel to go to the Kraton Complex. Dwi was the driver assigned to … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: DREAMING
A short boat ride away from Kota Kinabalu, Manukan Island serves as a perfect place to unwind. At the back of the touristy area of the island, the beach is … Continue reading
Welcome to Jogja!
I was eager to leave the comforts of Jakarta knowing that Yogyakarta would be a much better place — more exotic food, more fantastic scenery, and more amazing people. Unlike … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: MOVEMENT
Look to your right, then to your left – crossing the street in Ho Chi Minh City is never a dull moment!
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