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celebrate vesak day in borobudur it was an interesting and unforgettable experience the temple was impressive in the afternoon but amidst the bright full moon with 1000 paper lanterns released, it was magical > read more

{ 366 } 05.05.2012 . candi prambanan

Published on 2012-05-05 10:33:00

candi prambanan or candi rara jonggrang a 9th century hindu temple in central java > read more

{ 366 } 04.05.2012 . hopscotch

Published on 2012-05-04 10:32:00

hopscotch spotted in yogyakarta did you play this when you were young? > read more

{ 366 } 03.05.2012 . flying to yogyakarta

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{ 366 } 02.05.2012 . lonely bicycle

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{ 366 } 01.05.2012 . is this the right direction?

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{ 366 } 30.04.2012 . balloon world

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{ 366 } 29.04.2012 . press until shiok

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{ 366 } 28.04.2012 . no fat birds allowed

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{ 366 } 27.04.2012 . T.G.I.F.

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{ 366 } 26.04.2012 . kidney mee suah @ seng kee

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{ 366 } 25.04.2012 . hello manic

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{ 366 } 24.04.2012 . love is a four letter word

Published on 2012-04-24 09:52:00

this is what's playing on my phone and i'll be going for his 'tour is a four letter word' tour! > read more

{ 366 } 23.04.2012 . reed diffuser

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View of Florence from Piazza Michaelangelo

Published on 2012-04-23 10:38:00

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{ 366 } 22.04.2012 . water lily

Published on 2012-04-22 11:15:00

water lily pond outside the artscience museum, marina bay sands, singapore. was there to catch the titanic and andy warhol exhibitions. > read more

{ 366 } 21.04.2012 . happy buddha

Published on 2012-04-22 11:11:00

happy buddha spotted in joo chiat, singapore > read more

Shopping in Florentine Markets

Published on 2012-04-20 11:35:00

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{ 366 } 20.04.2012 . hatote

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{ 366 } 19.04.2012 . painting from bali

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{ 366 } 18.04.2012 . bicycle

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{ 366 } 17.04.2012 . bright yellow flowers

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{ 366 } 16.04.2012 . dragon fruit

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{ 366 } 12.04.2012 . bread vending machine

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{ 366 } 11.04.2012 . jigsaw puzzle

Published on 2012-04-15 12:19:00

jigsaw puzzles from the van gogh museum in amsterdam. with all the shades of yellow, brown and green, it is going to take awhile. > read more

{ 366 } 10.04.2012 . mini eiffel towers

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{ 366 } 15.04.2012 . penang char koay teow

Published on 2012-04-15 09:52:00

dropped by penang road cafe to satisfy my cravings > read more

Assembling the super hero team of a lifetime

Published on 2012-04-14 23:19:00

{ Upcoming Movie: The Avengers } Marvel Studios presents “Marvel’s The Avengers” — the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning [..] > read more

Europe 2012 by numbers

Published on 2012-04-14 03:23:00

16 days 3 countries France, Belgium, Netherlands 12 cities Paris, Versailles, Rouen, Mont St. Michel, Chartres, Giverny, Brussels, Brugge, Ghent, Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans, Keukenhoff > read more

{ 366 } 09.04.2012 . good morning singapore

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{ 366 } 08.04.2012 . petit dejeuner

Published on 2012-04-09 08:27:00

petit dejeuner = breakfast breakfast in paris usually comprises of coffee with croissant and buns with jams > read more

{ 366 } 06.04.2012 . jardin de monet

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{ 366 } 07.04.2012 . mona lisa

Published on 2012-04-09 08:20:00

the experience of having so many people around me looking at leonardo da vinci's masterpeice mona lisa was amusing and entertaining - the rest of the museum was relatively quiet compared to that room. which begs the question - do all the people that queue around the pyramid at the lourve just walks straight to the mona lisa and leave? > read more

{ 366 } 05.04.2012 . musée d'orsay

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{ 366 } 04.04.2012 . tulips

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{ 366 } 03.01.2012 . windmills

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{ 366 } 02.01.2012 . amsterdam

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{ 366 } 01.04.2012 . ghent / gent / gand

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{ 366 } 31.03.2012 . begijnhof @ brugge

Published on 2012-04-01 16:11:00

brugge (or bruges) must be one of the most charming town that i have ever been. imagine having ducks and swans on your very own back canal. flowers on the windowpane. cobblestone streets. amazing chocolate. what else can you ask for? there's even the quiet area of begijnhof with the beautiful daffodils. > read more

{ 366 } 30.03.2012 . easter eggs

Published on 2012-03-30 15:41:00

all eggs should look like this! the shops in brussels must be how all the shops in heaven are like. > read more

{ 366 } 29.03.2012 . mont st michel

Published on 2012-03-30 15:27:00

the dream-like mont st michel was like a magical town built above the water. > read more

{ 366 } 28.03.2012 . cathédrale notre-dame de rouen

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{ 366 } 27.03.2012 . in a corner of chateau de versailles

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{ 366 } 26.03.2012 . sacré cœur

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{ 366 } 25.03.2012 . eiffel tower

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{ 366 } 24.03.2012 . bonjour paris

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{ 366 } 23.03.2012 . goodbye singapore

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{ 366 } 22.03.2012 . paris itinerary

Published on 2012-03-22 09:40:00

it starts tomorrow! > read more

Planning Paris

Published on 2012-03-18 01:54:00

Been busy planning for my travels to Paris, Bruges and Amsterdam, plus other places in between. > read more

{ 366 } 04.03.2012 . mango snow ice

Published on 2012-03-04 09:28:00

a great break in between shopping > read more

{ 366 } 03.03.2012 . parma ham

Published on 2012-03-04 09:27:00

parma ham with melon had it when i was in italy and i love it had it again in singapore, and it's still good > read more

{ 366 } 02.03.2012 . quinoa

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{ 366 } 01.03.2012 . bubbling dry ice

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{ 366 } 29.02.2012 . public phone

Published on 2012-03-04 09:22:00

i could not remember the last time i used a public phone when was yours? > read more

{ 366 } 28.02.2012 . travel guides

Published on 2012-03-04 09:20:00

i know i have not been very active in blogging been busy planning for my trip to a few european countries - paris, brussels, bruges and amsterdam looking forward to it, but lots to plan in a short time! so in the meantime, my blog will be relatively quiet > read more

{ 366 } 27.02.2012 . let yourself go

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{ 366 } 26.02.2012 . 3d

Published on 2012-02-26 09:27:00

watched hugo in 3d it was the best movie that i have watched in a long long time > read more

{ 366 } 25.02.2012 . another E

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{ 366 } 24.02.2012 . ipod nano

Published on 2012-02-26 09:25:00

apple replaced my 1st generation ipod nano with the latest nano it was definitely my best investment in music player > read more

{ 366 } 23.02.2012 . carnevale

Published on 2012-02-23 07:50:00

venice carnevale is happening in venice right now remembering my time in venice and the mask i bought (and carried around italy) > read more

{ 366 } 22.02.2012 . E

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{ 366 } 21.02.2012 . mapping paris

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{ 366 } 20.02.2012 . tree bark

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{ 366 } 19.02.2012 . café latté

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{ 366 } 18.02.2012 . retro label maker

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{ 366 } 17.02.2012 . coloured pens

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{ 366 } 15.02.2012 . old hair salon

Published on 2012-02-18 06:23:00

in chinatown, singapore > read more

{ 366 } 16.02.2012 . ginseng soup

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{ 366 } 14.02.2012 . home-cooked dinner

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{ 366 } 13.02.2012 . chocolate

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{ 366 } 12.02.2012 . the leaping dog

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Ponte Vecchio and the river Arno

Published on 2012-02-12 00:25:00

{ May 2011 - Florence, Italy } With shops seemingly overflowing and suspended on the bridge above the river, and a passageway built above the haphazard shops, Ponte Vecchio looked like no other bridges in the world. And, if it looked charming from afar, you have got to walk along the bridge early in the morning when the shops are just opening, or late evening when they are closing. Each of the shops are like giant treasure chests that opened up to reveal one jewelry shop after another. The Gr [..] > read more

{ 366 } 11.02.2012 . roti canai

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{ 366 } 10.02.2012 . view from the office

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{ 366 } 09.02.2012 . happy dragon year

Published on 2012-02-09 09:04:00

it's never too late to wish everyone... happy dragon year! > read more

{ 366 } 08.02.2012 . hello moon

Published on 2012-02-08 08:37:00

full moon! a few days after the 15th day of the lunar new year, the moon is still round and bright. and i can do bokeh on my iphone! how cool is that? no layers, no adjustments - directly from the phone > read more

People of Florence

Published on 2012-02-08 07:34:00

{ May 2011 - Florence, Italy } The heart of the city of Florence is arguably Piazza del Duomo. It is where the Duomo is, and where, I am pretty sure, one of the most visited places in Italy. So, like many of the piazzas in Italy, it is a great place to people watch. With locals trying to make a living from the tourists that flocked the piazza, ... and locals going about their daily routines, trying to ignore the crowd. To tourists trying to capture a piece of the beautiful Florence as [..] > read more

{ 366 } 07.02.2012 . tiramisu

Published on 2012-02-07 08:21:00

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Fondue for two

Published on 2011-07-04 08:10:00

Steamy dark chocolate with fruits. What more can you ask for?Made a simple chocolate fondue with fruits for dinner when we wanted to have something light, but we ended eating quite a lot!The most important ingredient of all is the chocolate, of > read more

The real Venice at Rialto Market

Published on 2011-07-02 10:11:00

{ Venice, Italy - April 2011 } My favourite place in any new city that I go to is the market. The freshness of the morning and the energy of all the people in the market gives you a great picture of the people in the city. And, in a city filled with > read more

Where to go in Taiwan?

Published on 2011-07-01 10:50:00

It felt like I have been planning for a trip to Taiwan since 2008 when I bought the Lonely Planet for Taiwan. They have since published a new version, and yet, I have not visited the sweet-potato-shaped island. Well, good news! We are going to Taiwa > read more

Exploring the heart of Arab and Malay communities in Kampong Glam

Published on 2011-06-25 11:49:00

Earlier this year, I told myself that I will travel more around Singapore, but I really haven't done much of that! Last weekend, while browsing the Internet to find activities to do in Singapore, I decided that it is about time to take a walk around > read more

A glimpse into the exciting world of the people living in your catalogs

Published on 2011-06-24 23:42:00

If you like flipping over catalogues with pretty photos, here's an interesting blog to cheer you up! Catalog Living Here's a taste, taken directly from their website... Pardon my cynicism about your next project Gary, but let me remind you that we h > read more

Wanderlust: Ukraine

Published on 2011-06-23 08:17:00

Ukraine was never in my travel radar, but after seeing the photos posted in Mr and Mrs Globe Trot, it is now! The snow covered city of Kiev, the magnificent buildings and the fashionable hats and jackets! { Image from Mr and Mrs Globe Trot } > read more

Penang food in Singapore at Penang Road Cafe

Published on 2011-06-21 09:31:00

If you know anyone from Penang, Malaysia, I'm pretty sure he or she would be pretty passionate about food. Most of us Penangites are, and it is not easy to find good Penang food away from Penang. There are a few around, but the quality is usually bel > read more

Inside a Singapore Taxi

Published on 2011-06-19 00:56:00

The title says it all. Have a good weekend! { Here are more posts on Singapore } > read more

How do I decide where to go?

Published on 2011-06-15 08:49:00

I have air miles to claim and I don't know where I should go! I am sure there are harder decisions to make than this, but there are just so many places to choose from! Planning for a place not covered by the budget airlines flying from Singapore, wh > read more

Wanderlust: Borobudur on Vesak Day

Published on 2011-06-14 09:05:00

Planning a trip to Borobudur on Vesak Day next year - yes 11 months in advance! It has been in our travel list for awhile, and will make it happen next year! Vesak Day is observed by Buddhist all around the world to celebrate the birth, enlightenmen > read more

Postcard from... Halong Bay

Published on 2011-06-13 06:57:00

{ Halong Bay, Vietnam in Dec 2008 } Watching the limestone islands rising above from the water, amidst cool air from the deck of a boat, Halong Bay is magical. Words would not be enough to describe it, nor would the photo above. You can stay on > read more

Canals, bridges, alleyways and piazzas in Venezia

Published on 2011-06-11 11:27:00

{ Venice, Italy - April 2011 } I can't remember when I first heard of this city on water, but as long as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by it. I thought, it must be magical and remarkable. What else would a city built mostly on water > read more

Dim Sum Buffet at Peach Garden

Published on 2011-06-11 00:00:00

I am not one for buffet - I can't eat a lot in one seating and there is always this tendency to keep eating until you get your money worth. I also believe in quality, rather than quantity, and so, I would rather pay the same price for better food, ra > read more

Postcard from... Shanghai's World Expo

Published on 2011-05-31 11:18:00

The Shanghai's World Expo has come and gone, and I was there last year in year 2010! The queues were never ending, the weather hot, and the whole expo was huge! It was definitely an interesting experience, and it felt like (in some ways) having the c > read more

All the Italian cities are unique

Published on 2011-05-22 02:23:00

Managed to go to quite a number of cities around Italy, and like one of the owner of the Bed and Breakfast we stayed in said "There are three Italy - the Northern Italy, the Southern Italy and the middle one". I fully agreed! All the cities that we w > read more

Back from Italy

Published on 2011-05-17 08:47:00

Can't believe it has been more than 2 months since I wrote a post on my blog! Promise I shan't be lazy and will write more often! Just got home from Italy and L-O-V-E every minute of it! Had lots of gelato, coffee, pasta, cheese and ham! Been to ma > read more

Michael Bublé was even better in person!

Published on 2011-03-10 05:32:00

When he walked right passed me, I was awestruck, although I regretted almost immediately for not trying to touch him when I had the chance! Now, I know I sounded like a crazy fan, but after 3 months of waiting after buying the tickets, Michael Bubl > read more

We're going to Italy!

Published on 2011-03-04 23:28:00

Yes, we are! Bought the tickets and there's no turning back! Will be spending more than 2 weeks there. Now, we need to start planning everything - especially the food - pasta, pizza, gelato and of course, coffee! Planni > read more

Postcard from... Kangaroo Island

Published on 2011-03-03 08:45:00

Have you ever watch those cartoons or animations where there were birds sitting on tree branches singing happily away? This shot taken in Kangaroo Island in South Australia reminded me of that! Now, can you imagine them singing harmony just like in S > read more

Gentle giants in Chiang Mai

Published on 2011-03-01 07:46:00

Gentle giants, that's what I call them. Simply love the day I spent in the Elephant Nature Park when I was in Chiang Mai last week. We also attended a cooking class where we learnt some of our favourite Thai food. Of course, the food, the temples and > read more

Postcard from... Ubud Monkey Forest

Published on 2011-02-23 08:55:00

I was in Bali, Indonesia in 2009, and my favourite place in the island was not the famous beaches - rather it was Ubud, a small town in the middle of the island (well, not really in the middle, but it was a town with no beaches in sight). One of the > read more

Happy Valentine's Day!

Published on 2011-02-15 08:57:00

Hope you have an amazing and lovely day! Here's a wonderful song by Bruno Mars that is fast becoming one of my favourite song. Remember, you're amazing just the way you are! > read more

A walk along the Changi Point

Published on 2011-02-13 00:43:00

On a Saturday afternoon that we wanted to be away from the city and felt like taking a walk, we decided to visit a little corner in Singapore that we have yet to step on - Changi Point. With a quick search online, we found a website with walking maps > read more

Movie: No Strings Attached

Published on 2011-02-09 09:33:00

I first saw Ashton Kutcher playing the "dude" guy in "Dude, Where's My Car?" I hated the movie and stopped watching after a few minutes. However, I was pretty impressed when I watched him in "The Butterfly Effect". He continued to have a pretty good > read more

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2011

Published on 2011-01-30 10:53:00

The best trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the upcoming year. That was what the Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2011 was all about. Flipping through the pages brought out the wanderlust in me (not that it wasn't already there b > read more

Postcard from... the Brooklyn Bridge

Published on 2011-01-28 09:45:00

It has been a couple of years when I walked across the Brooklyn Bridge, but I could still remember it pretty well. The sun was shining brightly and the walk was uneventful, but the mere thought that I was in New York City walking on the Brooklyn Brid > read more

Homesick

Published on 2011-01-23 01:27:00

Every dreamer knows that it is entirely possible to be homesick for a place you've never been to, perhaps more homesick than for familiar ground. - Judith Thurman { Photo is from Etsy } > read more

Three days of relaxation in Bintan

Published on 2011-01-22 09:48:00

"Another suburb in Singapore" - That is what they call Bintan Resorts which is a section in Bintan Island in Indonesia. That was one of the reason why I had been reluctant to go to Bintan after more than 5 years in Singapore, although it was just a 4 > read more

Postcard from... the Blue Mosque

Published on 2011-01-15 00:51:00

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey Although being from a predominantly Muslim country, I had never stepped inside a mosque. The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey was the first time I had ever been in one. I did not know what to expect, but seeing tha > read more

Postcard from... Penang

Published on 2011-01-12 08:49:00

Penang's Traditional Joss Stick Maker Next to the oldest temple in Penang, the Goddess of Mercy (or Kuan Yin) Temple, resides Mr Lee, a traditional joss stick maker. He makes joss sticks by hand, which is a disappearing craft as most joss sticks > read more

Buddhism and French food in Vientiane

Published on 2011-01-11 08:50:00

If you read my post on my exciting and adventurous journey to and from Vientiane, you would come to the conclusion that Vientiane is unexciting and unadventurous. And, you would be right. I read this quote somewhere that says, “The Vietnamese plant > read more

Pompeii: A Roman town frozen in time

Published on 2011-01-04 09:28:00

"... they are human beings seen in their agony. This is not art, it is not imitation;these are their bones, the remains of their flesh and their clothes mixed with plaster,it is the sadness of death that characterises body and form. I see their wretc > read more

Of travelling and travel writing

Published on 2011-01-02 01:51:00

A new year is always a time when one reflects and considers what has been achieved the year before and what one aims to achieve the next year. I did a reflection of my year in travel and the places I wish to go this year. So, here's another > read more

A year in reflection, and another in anticipation

Published on 2011-01-01 08:12:00

2010: In Reflection The list of the places I went in 2010 is, unfortunately, quite short. Due to work, I was unable to travel as much as I want this year. Most of them were also short weekend trips around Singapore, and all were in > read more

Missed (and almost missed) flights

Published on 2010-12-27 09:45:00

In the spirit of my missed flight on Christmas eve, I started thinking about all the other times that I had missed, or almost missed my flights... Vientiane, Laos on August 2010 - Missed the connecting flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore when the > read more

Missed my flight!

Published on 2010-12-23 19:29:00

Note to self:Do not buy morning flight when you're not a morning person!(or just stay up all night until your flight) Missed my flight. I had to buy new tickets. And now, I'll have less than two and a half days in Penang. { Photo is from We Hea > read more

MADE

Published on 2010-12-21 09:25:00

From Jason Mraz's blog. The first word he saw was "secrets". Mine was "made". What's yours? > read more

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Published on 2010-12-21 08:47:00

It's that time of the year when we think of snow, fireplace, presents under the trees... but being here in Singapore, guess we can only think of lights. But that should not and would not stop us from enjoying all that Christmas has to offe > read more

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