SpideY's MobLog Reloaded: travel

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Monday, December 19, 2016

Sunday, November 8, 2015

A Visit to New York

Pictures taken at Bear Mountain, New York, in October 2015

Saturday, November 7, 2015

In the Holy Land

A view of Jerusalem from hotel room in December 2013

Sunday, January 23, 2011

T-Shirt Collectable

One of my favorite T-shirts ...

Atlantis Submarines @ Oahu, Hawaii

Monday, August 2, 2010

My Travel Collectibles

Check out my Travel Collectibles

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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Photos of Recent Trip to Turkey

Monday, October 12, 2009

There are 195 countries in the world and I have only traveled 35 so far; 7 countineunts and I have only covered 5, short of Antarctica and South America.

Where should I go next for my Valentine's holidays next year? Spain/Portugal or Greece?

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Scandinavia Photos

My Scandi photos are now ready for viewing ... (",)

Sunday, September 27, 2009

My Travel Profile

Destinations traveled so far ...

Profile

Cities

Virtual is an explorer that:

does their own thing

doesn't mind roughing it

lives on the edge

Travel cred: high

I rank in the top...

0.1% most cities visited - Holy See (Vatican City)
0.3% most cities visited - Taiwan
0.6% most cities visited - Egypt

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Lots of places in the world yet to visit! (",)

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Photos of Scandinavia

I'm back to Singapore and I've enjoyed my holidays at Scandinavia, although it's too early to see autumn leaves change color or fall.

I'm still tired and recovering from jet lag. On the whole, the trip has covered much with fabulous views which cannot be captured through photography, partly because of regular rain and the motor coach traveling at high speed most of the time. People in the group are not all that fun although some are quite nice. Privacy of time is nearly zero with busy bodies chattering lots of unimportant things and constantly blocking camera views.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Traveling and Culture: Eye Opener

Traveling has always been a part of my life, an eye opener to the different cultures of the world and the different human behaviors. I've learnt much through traveling, things that I'll never be able to learn or see if I have not traveled.

Traveling helps people adapt to new environments, understand why people of different cultures behave differently, so as to enable us to understand why people do the things they do. This is especially useful to me because I work in a multi-national company that is made up of people all over the world. It helps me adapt and not to expect others to do things the way we do.

For example, if we see people spitting around, people who eat things and leave their waste to be cleared by other people, people who talks out loud in public, people who blocks every passageway and sidewalks, we can understand why they will never do what we expect them to do, such as to give way to us so we can walk the sidewalks, soften their chatter onboard trains and so on.

Not all imported behaviors are negative however. I've learnt many things from foreign cultures which I wish are being practised here. For example, ever since I visited the USA for the first time many years ago, I've learnt to clear my own food trays and waste at every fast food chains. Not to do so, to me, is to be uncultured and inconsiderate.

One of the many things in life we should all learn is that we must do things with consideration for others. We should not make decisions on our own without forseeing how our decisions may affect others. My principle for living is simple. I follow the Bible verse Philippians 2:3 which says:

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;

Learning to be graceful and less inconsiderate can go a long way. If we wish to live our lives meaningfully, we'll need to know how to behave and live our lives. If you, like me, are willing to strive to make our nation state a place to live in, read my article on Learning to be Graceful.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Traveling in September Autumn

With the lower cost of travel and the autumn season coming up for northern Europe, I am once again looking into going for a holiday.

My target this time round is Scandinavia, since this tour is never available during the Chinese New Year period, which for them is winter season.

Autumn Scandi ... here I come -- September 5-20, 2009. (",)

Friday, February 13, 2009

My Photos of Egypt

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Best of Eastern Europe

Saturday, March 17, 2007

Photos of Adelaide

Saturday, November 12, 2005

JoY of Traveling

Singaporeans are great vacation travelers.

Every time when there is a public holiday that falls before or after a weekend, or when there are two days of holiday, or when two public holidays fall between a workday,people disappear from the city-state to travel the world.

Take a look at the pictures here on a normal day and on a day during an eve of a public holiday, or a day between two public holidays and you will know what I mean!

For a preview of the places you can go on your vacation travel, visit the group blog Vacation Travel!

Happy holidays! (",)

Sunday, August 7, 2005

Travel Collectables

Sunday, December 26, 2004

Sights and Fun in Korea

The best times to visit South Korea are during winter and autumn.

In winter, visitors can get a spectacular view of the place where 'Winter Sonata' was filmed. Go about skiing and enjoy the snow in the backdrop of beautiful and scenic surroundings. In autumn, the place boasts of fabulous sights that make up the many colours of trees and nature in their natural beauty.

Visit Mount Sorak to catch a view of the breathtaking scenery. Located in the east coast of Korea, Mount Sorak is about five hours drive from Seoul. Nature lovers, hiking enthusiasts, photographers will find Mount Sorak a perfect place for their purpose and for relaxation.

For indoor fun, Lotte World is one theme park that should not be missed. If outdoor is preferred, the Everland theme park is a good choice for family fun. Whether you are a kid accompanied by adults, or whether you are honeymooners, or couples, or with a group of friends, these are places that will keep you occupied for hours with enjoyment.

After the fun-filled enjoyment and visits to scenic places of South Korea, one of the next activities that most travelers do is to buy souvenirs. To purchase gifts that are reasonably priced, visit Namdaemon Market for a good bargain.

Rising Sun of Japan

A good time to visit Japan is during spring, when the blossoms are in full bloom. Spring time is when Japan's tourism is at its highest and many places are crowded with people and visitors all over the world to view the blossoms.

Depending on the weather, one of the 'must see' of Japan in Tokyo is Mount Fuji. The other is the Tokyo Tower, where a panoramic view is captured at its observatory deck. While at Japan, do not forget to visit Yokohama, Shinjuku, and other places that boast of spectacular shopping and food paradise. Getting to these places are really easy with the public transport, and especially via subway trains. For those who wish to experience the nightlife of Tokyo, visit Akasaka Roppongi where most clubs and restaurants are opened 24 hours.

A good place to buy souvenirs for colleagues and friends is at Asakusa. This is where items sold are less expensive than those purchased from the city.

A trip to Tokyo is never complete without visiting the Imperial Palace Garden. Take a walk through the garden and catch a glimpse of the many beautiful trees, plants, and flowers of Japan.

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