Stockholm Stockholm

Mmmm....I miss Sweden!

What? View of Stockholm city from the archipelago
When? 08th August 2009
Where? Stockholm, Sweden

Changing of Guard in Copenhagen

Every day at noon, the guard replacement marches into the square at Amalienborg Palace (The Royal Palace) and commences the change of the guard.

Where? The Royal Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark

When? 17th February 2007

What? Part of the process during the changing of guard. Check out the uniform. This is the winter season version where the outer jacket is longer. They have a different version for summer. 

Three Sisters

The famous rock formation in Blue Mountains, Australia.

Where? Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia
When? 19th April 2005
What? The nearest view to The Three Sisters from inside a cable car. 

Through the long, narrow inlet

One cannot miss the world-famous fjords if one is in Norway. Throughout the country, one will witness beautiful & stunning scenery and landscape. Simply wonderful!

Where? On the fjord cruise, as it was entering the Nærøyfjord, one of the narrowest fjords in Europe (UNESCO's World Heritage List)

When ? 18th July 2009

What? I love this shot! Spectacular natural beauty, was feeling peace and harmony. The sea gulls flying in front of my view add a nice touch to the whole picture.  

And then there was light!

Where? In the middle of a forest in an island in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

When? 20th March 2009

What? Sunlight rays coming through the leaves on the trees. Exactly on top of me!

Food & Travel

Food and travel often goes together. Food is undeniably part of the culture of a country...trying & experience the local food is something fun to do. I was in Medan when i had one of those food travel opportunities.

Where? Roadside Foodstall, Medan, Indonesia

When? 28th March 2009

What? Fried Frog Legs! Look crispy enough? I didn't have the stomach to try it though : (

Where? Medan, Indonesia

When? 27th March 2009

What? Mmm...Satay Padang Medan. Instead of the peanut sauce like Msian version, the sauce is made from rice flour mixed with turmeric, ginger, garlic, curry powder and salt (& some other stuff i couldn't remember). This i definitely tried : )

Wonder-full Swiss

For me, Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places on earth, with its unspoilt natural landscapes. The country is simply stunning where people and nature coexist in harmony.

Where? A country side view. On a train ride to Zurich, Switzerland

When? 20th August 2009

What? This view took my breath away. A gorgeous valley under the stunning mountain and beside a river with magical jade green water. I think this photo doesn't do justice on the actual scenery. I guess one have to be there in person to see and feel the spectacular view. 

When Ronald do a Wai

Sawadeekaa....the famous Thai greetings. (hope i spelt it right). Greetings are always accompanied with the Wai gesture - consists of a slight bow, with the palms pressed together in a prayer-like fashion.

Where? Phuket, Thailand

When? 19th September 2007

What? I find it cute how the Western cultural symbol like 'Ronald McDonald' adopted the local Thai tradition.

The Bund

Shanghai - the largest city in China and possibly the world (with an estimated population of 17million)!
One of the tourist attraction in the city is The Bund area. Stretched along the bank of Huangpu River, it is famous with various buildings of architectural styles. For me, a mention of this area will bring back memories of the famous HK period drama in the 80s, "Shàng Hǎi tān" - translation: Shanghai Bund. One can say that Bund is an epitome of Shanghai's history.

Where? Shanghai, China

When? 25th November 2008

What? Panaroma night view of skyscrapers & Pudong skyline at The Bund. most prominent is the Oriental Pearl Tower with it's myriad of colourful lights.

Sun, Sea & Sand

Something from the home country, Malaysia. One of the most visited islands in Sabah, Manukan Island is easily accessed from the jetty at downtown Kota Kinabalu. Personally, i think the beach is not that spectacular but the place is clean and well-maintained. I guess most people come here for the amazing underwater marine life. Due to the close proximity to Kota Kinabalu, a day trip is possible.

Where? Pulau Manukan, Sabah, Malaysia

When? 20th March 2009

What? A quiet part of the island - private beach exclusively for the resort in the island. Good view too of the sea and beyond from the balcony of one of the rooms. 

When Big Ben Strikes

A symbol of the UK and London, Big Ben is supposedly the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world! It is at the north end of the Palace of Westminster (also known as the Parliament House).

Where? London, UK

When? 8th August 2009

What? A shot from an angle above. A spectacular view of the Clock Tower & Palace of Westminster at dusk when the clock faces are illuminated. 

Where to do your business?

Where? Madame Tussauds, Amsterdam, Netherlands

When? 22nd February 2007

What? An obvious sign to show where to do your business.

Break the Ice

Where? Stockholm, Sweden

When? 3rd November 2007

What? Ducks and swans floated through the broken ice. A river besides a bridge in Stockholm frozed during the cold winter.  

Carnival Time!

Not many people know about the Carnaval event in Netherlands. Carnaval is a 3 day event that takes place in February exclusively in the southeast Netherlands. People celebrate by watching parades, dressing up in crazy outfits, and partying with friends and family -- and of course, a lot of drinking!
It was in Cuijk, the Netherlands when i was caught in the middle of the festivities.

                                                                                 

Where? Cuijk town centre, the Netherlands

When? 20th February 2007

What? Cuijk is a small town in the southern Netherlands of pre-historic origin.

Cherry Cherry Blossom

I was lucky to be able to view and experience the blooming season of cherry blossom trees (also known as Sakura) when in Tokyo, Japan. From a distance, the trees appear as beautiful clouds, while the beauty of single blossom can be enjoyed from a close distance.

Where? Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan
When? 27th March 2008
What? Even bees love the Sakura! Close view of the pink blossom.

Where? Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan
When? 27th March 2008
What? One of Japan's most crowded, noisy and popular cherry blossom spots, Ueno Park have more than 1000 trees.

Peace and Tranquility

Vang Vieng, Laos,  in my opinion, is one the most peaceful place on earth. Vang Vieng is a laidback countryside surrounded by mountains and rivers located amidts a limestone karst valley.

Where? Vang Vieng morning market, Laos

When? 17th August 2008

What? A truly surreal scene where you can see low hanging clouds & morning fog around the mountain as a backdrop to the busy morning market.  

Welcome

I went, I saw and I memorized.

This blog serves as a tool to share collection of treasured moments captured in photos from my travels. Hope you'll enjoy them!

For the 1st post, I'm going to share a personal favourite of mine - a photo of the beautiful and captiviting Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe) in Switzerland.

Where? Jungfraujoch, Switzerland

When? 19th August 2009

What? Jungfraujoch is a glorious glacier on the very roof of Europe!