Mountain to Coast Adventure in New South Wales, Australia

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...

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Sydney South Coast Vintage Biplane Aerial Adventure

Sydney South Coast Road Trip. MUST-DO Vintage Biplane Aerial Adventure

Welcome to my article on Sydney South Coast Vintage Biplane Aerial Adventure. As a kid, I was always fascinated by all the things that fly, from birds to aeroplanes cruising high in the blue skies and marking contrails. I always wondered, how amazing it would be to pilot a plane.  But as life would have it, my aerial ambition would remain a childhood dream.

Most of our encounters with aeroplanes are usually with the airliners we took on an overseas vacation. It gets you in comfort to your...

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Quick Guide – Hahndorf, Australia’s Oldest Surviving German Village

Hahndorf - Australia's Oldest Surviving German Village

During my last trip to South Australia, I "stumbled" on a little piece of gem. Due to inclement weather, my travel mate and I chose to explore Hahndorf instead of the Pink Lake, as the dark overcast skies were threatening to open up. What we lost in our aborted plan, we gained by the visit to this little charming village that is Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement which celebrated its 179 years as this...

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Adelaide Central Market – A Must-Visit When in Adelaide

Must Visit Adelaide - Guided Tour at Adelaide Central Market

Adelaide Central Market - A must-visit when in Adelaide

In most of my travel overseas, a visit to the city or town main market is a must as it's the best place to get a feel and dynamism of the locale.  A market tells a lot about the country that you are visiting. In Adelaide, a visit to the Central Market is a definite must-do. It has been described as a "multicultural hub with fresh produce, gourmet goods and lots of heart" in the South Australia Travel Idea Travel Ideas...

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Your Ultimate 3 Days Road Trip Guide To Kangaroo Island – Australia’s Best Hidden Gem

Why Kangaroo Island Deserves a Longer Stay

Beautiful coastal views, fabulous scenic drive routes, great dining and adventure pit-stops are some 'ingredients' necessary for a memorable road trip. Kangaroo Island in South Australia ticks all the boxes for a perfect laid-back yet exciting vacation. So it comes as a surprise to me that most people would think of this beautiful island as a day-trip or a 1-night stopover destination. I hope my travelogue based on my...

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Swim with Tuna at Victor Harbour, South Australia

Swim Tuna Victor Harbour, South Australia Jensen Chua Jetblogger

Swim with Tuna at Victor Harbour, South Australia

We have all probably heard of or even experienced swimming with dolphins in a marine-themed park, whale sharks perhaps in Ningaloo, caged shark diving in South Africa or even swim with jellyfish in Palau. But swim with tuna? Now that's new. This is Oceanic Victor, the latest marine-themed attraction at Victor Harbour, South Australia. The facility is located within a Habitat Protection Zone of the Encounter Marine Park.

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Family portrait @ Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Family portrait @ Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

It's always a pleasurable event to shoot family portraits. Pleasurable because you get to bring happiness to a family and 'immortalize' a moment of their life in print. I recently had the privilege to shoot Aliza and her lovely family at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (extension) on a Saturday morning blessed with great lighting, considering the weather has been erratic lately with regular thunderstorm and overcast skies. Even more...

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Road Trip- Tasmania Convoy September 2017 – Tulip Season

Tasmania Convoy Self-drive Adventure September 2017

Tasmania Convoy Adventure September 2017

This 8D7N self-drive convoy adventure was organised by Jetabout Holidays and held from the 21-28 September 2017. To ensure a better trip experience, participants and cars were kept to a manageable amount. In total, we had seven attendees with Cindy Loo (trip guide and facilitator) and myself included. Chasing the Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) was one of the trip objectives. However, nature being what it is, we were rewarded with Milky...

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5 Essential Tips for Better Formula One Photography

Grand Prix Formula One Photography Techniques

5 Essential Tips for Better Formula One Photography

This article is intended for readers looking to pick some basic tips in motor racing photography. The techniques shared, while relevant to most Formula One racing around the world, are skewed towards Singapore Grand Prix, which is unique as it is held at night. As such, there will not be silhouetted, sunrise or sunset-based photographs as the entire race track is evenly illuminated by 1600 strategically positioned lighting...

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Soneva Jani – Apex Of Luxury Maldivian Getaways

Soneva Jani Apex Luxury Maldivian Getaways JetBlogger Jensen Chua

This visit to the amazing Soneva Jani completed my visit to all three land-based properties in the Soneva chain of resorts, the other two being Soneva Fushi at Kunfunadhoo in Baa Atoll, Maldives and Soneva Kiri in Koh Kood, South Thailand. In comparison with six other Maldivian resorts that I recently experienced, I can attest that Soneva Jani is certainly at the apex of luxury resorts not just in Maldives but worldwide.

Visitors looking to enjoy the Maldivian paradise can be overwhelmed...

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