Here’s wishing Christians from all over the world a Blessed X’mas!
May peace be with you and your loved ones Always.
In the photo is one of many charming cottages we admired in our tour of the Cotswolds in the UK this winter.
25 Sunday Dec 2022
Here’s wishing Christians from all over the world a Blessed X’mas!
May peace be with you and your loved ones Always.
In the photo is one of many charming cottages we admired in our tour of the Cotswolds in the UK this winter.
13 Friday Oct 2017
Posted Asia, Blog, Entertainment, Event forecast, Events, Festivals, Fun, Singapore, Tradition, ttm
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With Halloween drawing near, Bugis Junction & Bugis+ are daring shoppers to face their fears with an immersive virtual reality (VR) gaming experience.
This is the first time a mall in Singapore is hosting a VR experience of this scale.
Three thrilling games are available for shoppers to test their courage: Time Zombies, Walk the Plank and Arizona Sunshine Zombie.
The Time Zombies competition uses the latest Arctic Fox wireless technology, which allows a fully immersive gaming experience without the the burden of cumbersome cables or backpack computers that hinder physical movement.
The VR gaming showcase at Bugis Junction and Bugis+ this Halloween will mark Arctic Fox’s debut in Southeast Asia, to the delight of VR gaming enthusiasts in the region.
More details from the press release below.
20 Friday Jan 2017
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Jiufen2016Dec: Stone pendants in the window of a shop in Jiufen, Taiwan.
Jiufen is an interesting and fascinating place that began life as a Japanese gold mining town.
It’s especially attractive at night with its lanterns lighted up.
But beware, it’s packed with tourists.
Photo taken with Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with M.Zuiko 25mm f1.8 lens.
03 Tuesday Jan 2017
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Taipei2016Dec: A street vendor in 西门町 in Taipei who sells leather goods including wallets and keychains.
He personalises them by hammering letters on them using metal stamps.
Photo taken with Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with M.Zuiko 25mm f1.8 lens.
25 Sunday Dec 2016
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Taipei2016Dec: May the New Year bring you to new places for fresh experiences and sweet memories!
Photo: Reindeer wire sculptures in Taipei Zoo.
Taken with Canon EOS 5DsR with Canon EF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 IS USM lens.
17 Saturday Dec 2016
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Jiufen2016Dec: Respite from the hullabaloo in the Old Streets of 九份.
This is the balcony with a view on the veranda of a tea house. #喝茶 #喫茶
Photo taken with Canon EOS 5DsR with Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens.
16 Friday Dec 2016
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Jiufen2016Dec: There is no lack of eateries in 九份.
This is an inexpensive old noodle shop right on the Old Street.
Photo taken with Canon EOS 5DsR with Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens.
15 Thursday Dec 2016
Posted Asia, Culture, Destinations, Eateries, Jiufen, Night views, People, Shopping, Snapshots, Street Photography, Taiwan, Tradition, ttm
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Jiufen2016Dec: Super crowded on the 九份 Old Street.
Lots of jostling and nudging, but everyone remained really civil.
Photo taken with Canon EOS 5DsR with Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens.
09 Friday Dec 2016
Posted Asia, Destinations, Eateries, Entrances, Food, Night views, People, Snapshots, Street Photography, Taipei, Taiwan, Tradition, ttm
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Taipei2016Dec: Little dessert “cafe” tucked away in one corner of bustling 西门町, otherwise known as the Harajuku of Taipei.
This one sells rice flour balls (汤圆), fruits and drinks.
It looks like an authentic little shop catering to locals rather than tourists.
Photo taken with Canon EOS 5DsR with Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens.
30 Sunday Oct 2016
If you’re in Singapore this December, check out the annual yuletide fair (2 December, 2016 – 1 January 2017) that transforms Gardens by the Bay into a festive playground, open daily from 3.30pm to 11pm. Prices below.
This is the third year for the Christmas Wonderland in Singapore, and the first time entrance is being charged (see sidebar).
Tickets are already on sale online at:
Entry is complimentary for up to 3 children under 0.9m for each paying adult.
Separate tokens must be purchased onsite for the carnival rides and game stalls.
Visitors must purchase their tickets online prior to visiting the event, as tickets will not be available for sale on-site.
Additional charges for some attractions within the event grounds as well as to the conservatories apply.
Selected capacity-controlled attractions will be available for pre-bookings online.
The Christmas extravaganza is almost twice the size of last year’s – with an additional 57,000 square metres of event ground – offering new experiences such as the Magical Forest a Hi-5 Fantastic House, and more carnival attractions.
Visitors to the fair can embark on a festive journey and marvel at the Italian luminarie – Sculptures of Light illuminating the fairground, which has been expanded to 57,000sqm, almost twice the size of last year’s fair.
New experiences await visitors of all ages, from wintry fun at the Ice Palace, to the local debut of the Hi-5 Funtastic House and a magical forest of Christmas trees.
Visitors can also look forward to a bigger festive shopping and dining experience, more carnival games and curated festive performances.
Parking at Gardens by the Bay is limited so visitors are encouraged to take public transport to the event.
More details about the Christmas Wonderland and its attractions in the press release below.