September 5, 2012
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Can’t help but smile after seeing these buns A Japanese home in the suburb of Arashiyama (嵐山) Traditional handicraft from Kyoto. I almost wanted to buy one but decided that I shouldn’t add to the stuff I have at home. … Continue reading
September 1, 2012
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If you happen to be in Kyoto on the 21st of any month, hop over to Toji Temple (東寺) to have a look at the city’s famous flea market. The temple itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its … Continue reading
August 25, 2012
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Beautiful blue skies and bright sunshine on a summer’s day in Osaka.
July 15, 2012
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Took a two-day, one night trip to San Shui (三水), a smaller city in Guangdong Province with some friends. The main purpose was for my friends to take photos of lotus flowers in Lotus World. Here are some shots from … Continue reading
May 11, 2012
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From Halong Bay, we moved on to Sapa, a mountain town near to the Chinese border. It’s a long way getting to Sapa – a seven-hour overnight train ride from Hanoi plus an hour’s bus ride – but I think … Continue reading
May 9, 2012
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Frankly I was underwhelmed by Ha Long Bay. Yes, being a UNESCO World Heritage Site it is pretty lovely with its close to 2,000 limestone islets in various shapes and sizes. But having become a mass tourist attraction, the bay now suffers from … Continue reading
May 7, 2012
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Sorry for the silence, I’ve been very lazy with my writing. It’s like exercise, once you stop doing it, your body becomes lazy and it’s so hard to pick up again. Anyway, here’s a bit more on my trip to Vietnam. … Continue reading
April 23, 2012
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We were getting a little tired of eating Vietnamese food day in day out, so we decided to try Tamarind Cafe based on the Lonely Planet recommendation and that of the hotel. The cafe is located along a stretch of road … Continue reading
April 20, 2012
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I have to admit this – N and I weren’t exactly the most adventurous eaters as far as trying to go really local by sitting down on low plastic stools by the road and savouring the street fare. We just … Continue reading
April 19, 2012
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We had just returned to Hanoi from a long bus ride that started off in Halong Bay, and we were to take an overnight train to Sapa that very night. After a few days of crappy food on the boat … Continue reading