Sunrises, sunsets, kayaking and other adventures
We'd the opportunity to spend a week in Sydney. Work during the day, catch ups with friends over meals in the evening. And on the weekends, we did what we loved best in Sydney - exploring the outdoors. Our original plan to kayak the first Sunday we were back was scuttled due to gusty winds …
Over Easter, we visited Hoian. This was my first trip to Vietnam, and I'd only heard good things about Hoian. Everyone gushed about how beautiful it was, and I couldn't wait. It was indeed charming. Hoian used to be a trading port in the 15th - 19th centuries, and the buildings in the UNESCO-designated Ancient …
We took our e-scooters down to Gardens by the Bay early morning for a bit of exploration. There was a half marathon, which unfortunately blocked the main paths we wanted to take. Still, we had a pleasant time weaving our way through the lush walkways, enjoying the cool morning breeze on our skin, and the …
Sunday - I had nothing on the schedule, so I thought, why not hit up Gardens by the Bay at sunrise, and bring my new Fujifilm X100F out for a spin? I was surprised by the number of people up and about. Before the sun rose, there were already groups of cyclists and runners out. …
I've never been very comfortable with street photography. But since we've moved to Singapore, the opportunities for landscape photography has shrunk quite significantly. At the same time, our goal this year is to visit more of South East Asia, havens for urban photography. With that in mind, one of my goals this trip was to …
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Our trip to Yangon, Myanmar last weekend was somewhat spontaneous, suggested by our friend Jessie whose goal this year is to explore all the countries in South East Asia. We didn't really know what to expect or do, beyond visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda and wander about the city. But we had a most wonderful time, …
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One of our goals for while we're living in South East Asia is to explore the region, so quite spontaneously, we decided to join a friend this past weekend in Yangon, Myanmar. The Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the - if that the - highlights that the city has to offer. As it's open from …
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We took the red eye into Shanghai on Friday night, arriving before dawn on Saturday. Or what passed for dawn anyway, since it was overcast and foggy the entire day. It was too early to check into the hotel, so we just deposited our bags and went searching for eateries already open for breakfast. Our …
I've to confess - since I moved to Singapore, my DSLR hasn't really seen light of day. This contrasts with my using it every day in Sydney. But I've always been a little self conscious wielding a huge camera and tripod in urban environments, and much prefer to take pictures of landscapes. And when we …
Time flies, has zipped by this year. We've been in Singapore now for a tad over three months. To be honest, I'd thought it would take me much longer to settle down, become reacquainted with the sticky heat and concrete jungle. But it's been a much easier transition, helped in large part to my brother, …
