Goodbye Hong Kong, Hello Macau!
I should tell you that spending just three days in Hong Kong was barely enough to scratch the surface of this vibrant city. It has so much more to offer … Continue reading
Victoria Peak
Continuing on our exploration of Hong Kong island, we were looking forward to visiting the Victoria Peak. We booked our tickets ahead while we were still in Manila, saving us … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: BEYOND
One of the places I loved the most in Beijing was the park behind the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park. Climbing on its hill gave me the spectacular view of the … Continue reading
Exploring Hong Kong Island
Our second day in Hong Kong was dedicated to seeing Hong Kong island. It’s the island south of the Kowloon peninsula, and it’s where the Central Business District is located. … Continue reading
Travel Theme: GLASS
Sadly, I have never seen a collection of glass sculptures, nor have been so much intrigued to visit a museum for one. I like staring at sculptures, but I like … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: ILLUMINATION
It’s always great to find city skyscrapers light up in front of your eyes! We waited for sunset in Victoria Peak to see Hong Kong from a bird’s eye view … Continue reading
Travel Theme: MULTIPLES
An Oscars trophy, anyone? You can always buy a souvenir trophy from Universal Studios Singapore. Or opt to give to the Best Dad, Best Mom, Best Boyfriend, or anything else … Continue reading
Ngong Ping 360
To tell you honestly, I’m not a fan a big cities. Sure, I like how efficient their transportation systems are and how pedestrian-friendly their sidewalks can get, but I don’t … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: RESOLVED
I simply wish to visit more places this year, without the breaking the bank. Sure, I love to travel. Reviewing my expenses for the last year, however, made me realize that … Continue reading
Looking Back
The year 2012 has been a memorable one — some good, others not so. There were happy times, yet there were a lot of bumps along the way. As the year … Continue reading
Hong Kong: Before You Go
Tempus fugit was perhaps the favorite phrase of one of my professors in college. Time flies. Indeed, it did. The past weeks flew by in a haze, and now almost … Continue reading
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
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
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