Danshui 淡水 • Taipei 台北

Singapore

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The Patuxay or Victory Gate of Vientiane was built in 1962 and commemorates those who lost their lives in wars. It is the Arc de Triomphe of the East to many people. Some also refer to it as the vertical runway because the monument is said to be built with the US fund meant for airport construction. Most unexpectedly, the official signboard (scroll down for Picture 3) actually compares the prominent landmark in the Laotian capital to a Monster of Concrete. This level of modesty is unusual and it certainly does not do justice to the Patuxay. The Victory Gate was formerly known as the Anaosavali, which apparently means “memory” or “monument”, before 1975 during the monarchy era.







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Glasgow prepares for the 20th Commonwealth Games.


Glasgow, Scotland, UK (10/2008)

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Reporting from Malaysia, it's durian and mangosteen season now! To those who are unfamiliar with the fruits, the King (durian) and Queen (mangosteen) of Fruits are very popular in Malaysia and the rest of South East Asia.

Thorny (duri = thorn in Malay) in appearance, durian is about the size of a honey dew and very pungent. Getting the flesh (wraps over a large seed) can be tricky but to me the reward definitely worths the effort!



Mangosteen is unrelated to mango and called "manggis" in Malay. The fruit is about the size of an apple and contrary to durian, first-time tasting of a mangosteen should not require much courage.



Durian and mangosteen are definitely my personal favourites, not everyone shares the same passion though...



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"Here is the bird that never flew
Here is the tree that never grew
Here is the bell that never rang
Here is the fish that never swam"


These verses summarise the four miracles performed by St Mungo, the patron saint of Glasgow. The bird, tree, bell and fish are not only featured in the coat of arms but also cleverly depicted in various guises throughout the city!



At the Royal Concert Hall



On a high street tenement



Street light near Glasgow Cathedral



Signboard in one of the local parks


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Dublin



Oslo
Translation: Use your head...or even better...USE DOG WASTE BAG!!



Glasgow



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Hi, thanks for dropping by! As what the title tells, this website is mainly about Kiat's experience exploring the planet and his sharing of stories via digital documentation etc.



While you are here, feel free to explore around and do have a look at:

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