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1st-Timer New Zealand South Island Self-Drive Road Trip

June 14th, 2018

8D NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIP SPECIALLY CRAFTED FOR SINGAPOREANS

Welcome to my "1st-Timer New Zealand South Island Self-Drive Road Trip" travelogue. To many who have yet to visit New Zealand, the impression of the country invariably conjures up imagery of numerous sheep, rolling vista of mountain ranges with wispy white clouds, the famed All Blacks Rugby team and tattooed wide-eyed Maori warriors sticking their tongues out in a Haka dance. Yes, New Zealand has all this but much much more. As a travel photographer, I can say with conviction that this is...

6 Days Road Trip to Darwin, Australia Northern Territory

April 29th, 2018

Nature Way Road Trip Darwin Surrounds - Australia Northern Territory

Whenever Australia is mentioned, images of wildlife, delicious big portioned meals made with fresh local produces, hopping kangaroos, and friendly laid-back Aussies always come to my mind. Indeed, Australia is a popular destination with Sydney and Melbourne taking the top two ranking as the country's most visited cities but the immensely picturesque Northern Territory is only in the 10th position. I hope this 6 Days Road Trip to Darwin travelogue will convince...

Borneo – Ecotourism Hub of Southeast Asia

April 9th, 2018

Borneo Ecotourism Libaran Turtle Sanctuary

Welcome to my blog on Borneo - Ecotourism Hub of Southeast Asia. Having travelled a fair bit in my travel blogging assignments, some of my best travel experiences are those that are least planned. This trip was essentially a photography project for three nature lodges that are owned by my former classmate, Alexander Yee, a socio-eco entrepreneur with a portfolio of tourism-related businesses.

Borneo is the 3rd largest island in the world and the largest in Asia....

RSAF50 Centennial Celebration

April 2nd, 2018

Welcome to my article on RSAF50 Centennial Celebration . As part of a suite of activities to mark her 50th Anniversary through 2018 in the heartlands, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) held an inaugural Search and Rescue (SAR) demo at an open field close to the Sembawang MRT on the 31st March and 1st April. Medical officers performed a “casualty” evacuation on a stretcher to the helicopter under its...

Kompong Khleang – the only Fishing Village worth visiting in Tonle Sap

March 24th, 2018

Welcome to my article "Kompong Khleang - the only Fishing Village worth visiting in Tonle Sap". To most visitors in Siem Reap, after visiting the main temples in the Angkor heritage sites, the natural option is to check out the floating villages at the Tonle Sap. Travel guides will bring three main villages to your attention - Chong Kneas, Kompong Pluk and Kompong Khleang. My message in this short blog is to highlight why Kompong Khleang is the ONLY village that's worth your time...

5 tips to make your Siem Reap trip fun

March 21st, 2018

Welcome to "5 tips to make your Siem Reap trip fun", to the magical kingdom which I have visited twice. Angkor Wat is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites on our planet, a 400-square-kilometre wonder of unique ageless beauty. While the ancient ruins are the main reason why visitors flock here, there are more things combined to give the exotic flavour that is Siem Reap.

For readers who have yet to visit Cambodia's renowned...

Singapore Airshow 2018 – Asia’s largest aviation event

February 19th, 2018

Singapore Airshow 2018 - Asia's Largest Aviation Event

The much-anticipated biennial airshow dubbed as "Asia's Largest Aerospace and Defence event", was held at Changi Exhibition Center from the 6th-11th February 2018. The first four days were reserved for trade which provided valuable networking opportunities for the global aerospace community, industry movers and shakers, government and military delegations.

Likewise, the airshow is the best launch-pad for start-ups to...

First-timer Road Trip to Okinawa – Part 2

January 19th, 2018

Welcome to First-timer Road Trip to Okinawa - Part 2. This blog is a continuation of my earlier Okinawa travelogue (Part 1) which detailed my coastal phase of the road trip and marked the transition from the laid-back ambience of the northern part of the island to the hustle-bustle of Naha city in the south.

The itineraries flow from north to south is ideal as the airport is located at Naha in the south. Starting a vacation from the south and ending in the north...

First-Timer Road Trip to Okinawa – Part 1

January 8th, 2018

Detailed Road Trip Guide to Okinawa Japan for First Timers

Welcome to this my First-Timer Road Trip to Okinawa - Part 1. To most travellers, a trip to Japan is usually the mainstream cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, or the winterland Hokkaido. Unlike the key cities, Okinawa is less on the mind of most travellers heading to Japan. Personally, my interest in Okinawa was roused by pictures of Whale Sharks at the renowned Churaumi Aquarium. And being a military enthusiast, the happenings at Kadena Air Base, which is the largest and most active US Air...

Mountain to Coast Adventure in New South Wales, Australia

December 31st, 2017

Road Trip New South Wales Mountain Coast Grand Pacific Drive

Welcome to my travelogue on Mountain to Coast Adventure in New South Wales, Australia. When was the last time you truly love your vacation and missed it deeply after you returned? If you love long road trips with a scenic views, then this is one of the best there is. Just about an hour's drive from Sydney, this route is known as the Grand Pacific Drive and is one of Australia's most spectacular driving routes. Most visitors are familiar with the metropolitan capital city of Sydney or the...