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Stonehenge

[Stonehenge, UK] Out in the Wiltshire countryside, what is arguably the world’s most famous stone circle structure continues to draw crowds to its celebrated spot. Truth be told, the structure itself is disappointingly small. You might just find yourself thinking that the greatest mystery of the day is why you had spent hours driving out to this isolated spot to stare at the few remnants of an age-old rock structure. ... Read More »

The Library on the Ceiling

[Prague, Czech Republic] While in Prague, we made it a point to catch a concert every night. It was under this canopy of artistic mastery that we heard songs from Les Misérables and the lot sung in Czech. Painted on the dome of the concert hall, this mural of a library is so intricate you’d want to jump right in and pull out a book or perhaps have a go ... Read More »

Keble Autumn

[Oxford, UK] Crisp autumn leaves in the Keble College quad. Photo details – Camera: Canon PowerShot Settings: 1/1000 sec f/2.8 7.8mm focal length   Read More »

Water Canvas

[Guangzhou, China] The reflection of skyscrapers and the modern world caught in a swirling canvas of a pond of lilies… and the fish swim by as always, oblivious to the shadow of an alien world casted upon their waters. Photo details – Camera: Canon PowerShot Settings: 0.6 sec f/2.8 7.8mm focal length   Read More »

A Moment in Time

[Florence, Italy] Once in a blue moon, there comes a sunset so stupendous in its fading glory that it silences everything else. The bustling of the world around you peels away and there’s nothing save you and those fiery hues of transient red. And the memory of the sight will be burned into your mind, vivid as ever long after it has gone. Cherish the moment, for the most beautiful ... Read More »

The Tree

[Ithaca, New York] 樹 (shu) – the Chinese word for tree, also means “to stand”, “to pave the way”. Once every so often, you would come across them– the first flower of spring bursting with colour on the plains, a solitary tree breaking the flat horizon, a person with a big heart and an even bigger vision– life in all shapes and forms that do not fear to break boundaries ... Read More »

The Portal

[Prague, Czech Republic] I was absolutely mesmerised by this lift (and what I personally like to call a “space portal”) found within the ancient tower at the Old Town Hall in Prague. The tower was originally built in 1364, and has been the site of momentous occasions both large and small throughout Czech history – the selection of a king, imprisonments, executions, and weddings. Just like the portal, the true ... Read More »

The Fallen

[Si Chuan, China] Fallen trees rest in their watery, turquoise grave in Si Chuan’s Jiuzhaigou Valley. The bright blue of the lake comes comes from a rich mix of dissolved minerals. Photo details – Camera: Canon PowerShot Settings: 1/125 sec f/5.0 7.8mm focal length   Read More »

New Zealand Day 14: Devonport

For our last day in New Zealand we hopped onto a ferry to Devonport, a navy base near Auckland. Along the way, we saw a double rainbow and even a pair of dolphins which swam right up to our ferry. With the perfect weather and all these little lucky encounters, we really couldn’t have asked for a better holiday. Devonport is filled with charming cafes and bookshops – just the ... Read More »

New Zealand Day 13: Matamata/Hobbiton

Today I died and went to Tolkien heaven. And if you’re also a fan of the Tolkien books or the Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit movies, make sure the Hobbiton tour is included in your New Zealand trip. The set is stunningly real. Every last bit of detail was taken care of – moss (actually a concoction of dye, sawdust, and yoghurt) was painted onto well-worn fences to create a ... Read More »

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