If there is a place where fairies play, Isle of Skye will be one. Located in western Scotland, Isle of Skye holds different beautiful natural gems which erase away any fatigue from the long journey there. With limited signal and natural beauty, the place is a great gateaway to detox from city life.
Bali
Unique hidden parts of Bali for nature lovers and photographers. Discover some of the best spots in Bali to visit and feel as though you are transported into the movies
Ijen
As one of the only 2 places in the world with blue flame, Ijen is our go-to place closest to home. Despite the relatively close geographical distance to Singapore, getting to Ijen constitutes hours of car ride from Bali(4-6hrs), ferry (1-2hr) and a further car ride (1 hr). That does not even include the total 7 hours…
Thailand: Krabi
Clear water? Check. Islands ? Check. Laid back life ? Check. Krabi is a place which meets all of the above, and more. For their who are looking for a coastal holiday with a touch of human activities, Aonang area of Krabi is a place to consider. Stepping into the international airport, you can purchase…
Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur literally translates to muddy confluence. However. the cosmopolitan capital of Malaysia is far from its literal translation. For many visitors, it is a heaven for shopping and Asian food. To those who frequent the city, some may bemoan that there is not much sights to see. Nonetheless, below are a few areas to…
Japan: Uji (Kyoto)
More well known for its tea, Uji is a city located between Kyoto and Nara. Unlike the main Kyoto city, the attractions ranging from shops to temples in Uji are within walking distance. A few streets down Uji train station, shops selling souvenirs and tea line the street, leading to its most famous temple – Byodoin…
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh (District 1)
A city with busy traffic – that was my first impression of Ho Chi Minh. In the days I spent visiting the city, the rule of thumb for crossing the road was look forward and just do it. There is rarely such a thing as “wait for the green man”. It was undeniable that attempting to…
Indonesia: Bintan Trikora Beach
To many people, Bintan conjures an image of not-so-cheap tourist island for watersports. While I do not deny about the prices (yup a lot of things are around Singapore prices), there are some hidden gems in Bintan. One of these is the Trikora Beach. As an extremely long beach, Trikora is stretch across 4 sections which are…
Indonesia: Mount Bromo
Located in East Java (Indonesia), Mount Bromo is an active mountain whose last eruption was in 2011. While it is less well-known compared to other mountains in Asia, it offers plenty of photo opportunities which makes it a photographer’s heaven. Even for non-photographers, the view will blow you away. After 5 hours van ride from…
Singapore: Kampung Lorong Buangkok
Known as the last village in the main island of Singapore, Kampung Lorong Buangkok is a sharp contrast against the hustle and bustle of city life. Clustered together with a walking path which leads from one end of the village to the other end, the kampung (village) is an easy one-way path to navigate through….
Hong Kong
Hong Kong. The mention of the place immediate conjures up images of dimsum and city life. While it resembles Singapore in many aspects, the atmosphere is different – one with a certain “antiquated” Chinese feel which is hard to accurately describe. Irrefutably, the country provides much opportunities for street photography. For those looking for an…
Beginner’s Guide to Experimental Photography Part 1
I’ve always thought that experimental photography was an expensive area to go to. All the specialized lens and equipment will definitely burn a hole in my pocket. But I was proven wrong (luckily). With a flash, wireless trigger & DSLR, one is more or less ready to go ahead. Here’s a beginner’s cheat sheet for those who…
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