Posts Tagged ‘Fabulous Journeys’
Sydney New Year’s Eve Fireworks 2009 »
2010 Is Here! Happy New Year to all readers of my blog! A new decade begins in the 21st Century! 2010 will be an exciting year for me. I have more travels planned, and I get really excited thinking about where I will be going this year! But before I get carried away with talking about my travel plans for 2010, I'd like to share with you some of [...]
10 Great Things To Do In Melbourne »
Melbourne's Unique Charm I recently spent a few days in Melbourne to watch the Melbourne Cup and also celebrate my birthday there. I've been to Melbourne a few times and the city never ceases to fascinate me! There is always something new to discover in Melbourne. From eclectic to artistic, Melbourne packs a lot of interesting sights, [...]
What Does Travel Mean To You »
Travel Is Not About Bragging Rights I recently read an article from the Sydney Morning Herald about "Where to get your travel credibility" and this really sparked me to write about my views on travel. The article describes how certain travel destinations have become more accessible to tourists, and you can't say you're a great traveller just by [...]
Five Great Reasons To Do The Grand Pacific Drive »
The Grand Pacific Drive Many people are familiar with the Great Ocean Road along Victoria's southern coast. It's a fantastic stretch of road that offers dramatic scenery and has a great history around the construction of the road. One thing not many people or tourists are familiar about is the Grand Pacific Drive along the eastern shores of New [...]
Running Through Sydney’s Top 2 Attractions »
The Run With A View On 20th September 2009, I was fortunate enough to have participated in possibly one of the best running events in the world in terms of scenery of the course. I participated in the Sydney Bridge Run, which started from the suburb of Milsons Point, and then crossed over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and finishing at the Sydney [...]
Machu Picchu – Discovering The Lost City »
Finding The Lost City of Machu Picchu Machu Picchu has long been one of the places I've always wanted to go in this lifetime. Ever since I was a kid, I read it through history books and learned about the ancient Inca empire that once ruled majority of South America. Machu Picchu was a sacred place for the Incas, and it was built in a very [...]
Antarctic Dream: Blogging My Way There »
My Quest To Get To Antarctica Antarctica - the final frontier. The southernmost continent on Earth has been a subject of my fascination ever since my younger days, and I've always wanted to see the white continent. I've met a few people who have been there and have recounted their experiences in the remote continent, and I must say that my [...]
Places to Watch Sunsets »
One of the things I look for when I go travelling is to find a spot (if at all possible) to watch a magnificent sunset. Sunsets are one of nature's great wonders, and the light and shades that it produces can be very dramatic and awe-inspiring. If you get to catch a glimpse of a fantastic sunset, you can say that it is one of the best light shows [...]
Temples And Gardens Of Kyoto »
Shoguns, Bonsais And Zen Tranquility It is the ancient capital of Japan. Its history is very rich with warriors, emperors and shoguns. There are so many beautiful temples, gardens and palaces. Coincidentally, it's Japan's seventh largest city. Kyoto is one place that managed to strike a balance between the ultra-modern and the ancient [...]
Sentosa – Island Resort of Singapore »
Welcome to another edition of Fabulous Journeys! This post will feature the island of Sentosa, which is Singapore's recreation island. I had the opportunity to visit Sentosa while I was in Singapore in May. I was amazed at how organised everything is! I thought of it as an island with some degree of roughness, but I should have known better that [...]
