11/11/12
Danshui 淡水 • Taipei
台北
Singapore
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Tags: Animal, Sign, Singapore, Taiwan
20/08/12
Although visiting Japan had been in my mind for
sometime, it was quite an impromptu decision when I
booked the return flights from Singapore (SIN) to Osaka
(KIX) with AirAsiaX via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). The
promotional airfare by the low cost carrier was
SGD396.40 (~GBP200) and the ~6hour flight between
KUL-KIX was a breeze despite the no-frill service. My
first visit to Japan was an intense cultural experience
that covered four cities in the Kansai area, namely
Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and Nara in four full days. It was
also perfectly timed with the full bloom of cherry
blossom in spring (
満開日), best experienced at
the Philosopher's Walk (
哲学の道) in Kyoto
and Osaka Castle (
大阪城).
Philosopher's walk (哲学の道) in spring
(04/2012)
Osaka Castle (大阪城) from
Nishinomaru Garden (西の丸庭園)
(04/2012)
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Tags: Japan, Nature
15/01/12
The trip to India last year was definitely one of the
highlights in 2011. My first visit to the South Asian
country was not timed with the best weather. In fact, I
arrived in the midst of Indian summer with soaring
daytime temperature of 40-45°C. Thus, the incredibly
cheap airfare, Kuala Lumpur-New Delhi by AirAsiaX
(MYR266 = GBP55 = SGD100 return per person, booked
about 9 months in advance). India is a country of great
contrast. Like many other cities in India, Delhi boasts
a wealth of spectacular monuments and buildings. On the
other extreme, houses in dilapidated condition are
evident, especially in the older part of the city.
Visitors arrive by air are greeted by the modern Indira
Gandhi International Airport connected by the sparkling
new Airport Express line to the city. Travel options
within the city can be an interesting mix of Delhi
Metro, tuk-tuks and cycle rickshaws.
Cyclo rickshaw in Old Delhi
(05/2011)
The iconic yellow and green tuk-tuk in
Delhi (05/2011)
Decorative sculpture in the Indira
Gandhi International Airport terminal (05/2011)
Tags: India, Transportation
16/10/11
The "
Big Durian" Jakarta was my third
destination in Indonesia after Lake Toba and Bali.
Travelling to somewhere new was thrilling enough to me
although I had the feeling that the capital of
Indonesia did not rank high on the itinerary of most
travelers and had little idea on what to expect. I was
lucky to have an insightful introduction to the city
thanks to a friend who lived and worked there. Kota Tua
(Old Town) topped the list of attractions that I
visited and was truly a gem in the city to me. It was a
happening place. Buskers, cultural performers and
street vendors filled the square with old colonial era
buildings in the backdrop. The Jakarta History Museum,
housed in the former Dutch-build Town Hall, was a great
place to pick up some histories. The whole Kota Tua
experience should be completed with a visit to Cafe
Batavia at the other side of the square.
Dutch-build Town Hall (now housed the
Jakarta History Museum) at Kota Tua Jakarta
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Tags: Indonesia
30/06/11
Tourists & Vendor
Food vending and family outing near the Jal Mahal
(Water Palace) (05/2011)
Camel
& Pepsi
Shade and Pepsi are what you need at 40°C (05/2011)
Tags: India, People
