Foto Friday: Money Grows on Trees
Money does not grow on trees. Or does it? Talk about taking things literal - behold, a money tree.
Singapore in the 1930s: A Travel Film Archive
Low-rise buildings - not a skyscraper in sight. Ford cars and electric trams. People dressed in clothes unique to their ethnicities. Rickshaws operated by a runner as the main form of transport for many. These were common sight in Singapore back in 1938.
What is the difference between “United Kingdom” and “Great Britain”?
Don't know the difference between "United Kingdom" and "Great Britain"? This video will help to set things straight.
Free Lonely Planet iPhone apps for Stranded Travellers in North America
Lonely Planet is once again offering free downloads of iPhone travel guide apps to all travellers because of the high amounts of snowfall in North America.
The Chinese New Year Chinatown Hustle and Bustle
Soak in the hustle and bustle of the Chinese New Year festivities in Chinatown, Singapore.
The Story Behind Travel Talk on Twitter (#TTOT): A Chat with @Traveldudes
Travel Talk on Twitter (or #TTOT), is a virtual travel "tweet-up" held on Twitter every Tuesday. I "sit down" for a chat with its founder, Melvin (@Traveldudes).
Sights and Sounds of a Floating Village
Take in the sights and sounds of Chong Kneas, a floating village on the Tonle Sap, Cambodia.
Foto Friday: The Drunk Groom
It was the last night of my trip in Wales, and Nellie, Anthony and I were at the bar of our hotel having some drinks when a couple came by and sat next to us.
Foto Friday: Down by the bay, where the watermelons grow
It was a cycling trip to Desaru, Malaysia, except I didn't cycle. I was all of 18 back then, and my parents did not allow me to cycle on the roads in foreign lands as they felt I was too clumsy and would fall and break my skull or something to that effect (and yes,...
Foto Friday: Beer bottle stoppers
When in a land of beer (and fries), where else can one spend the afternoon but in a brewery?
A Foodie’s Guide to Eating Through Cambodia
Have no idea what Cambodian/Khmer Food is about? Here's a little introduction to some local food found in Cambodia.
Foto Friday: Fishy Mornings
It was my second attempt in trying to make it in time for the (almost) daily maguro (tuna) auctions. I managed to wake up at 04:30 the day before as well, but promptly fell back asleep after switching off the alarm, getting up at 06:00 instead. That's for going to bed at 01:00.
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