Canton Road is a luxury brands shopping street in Hong Kong, which houses flagship stores of Hermes, Chanel, Tiffany, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada etc. The Chinese economic boom in the past decade has provided plenty of semi-rich customers who flocked to Hong Kong for these luxury … [Read more...] about Canton Road luxury shopping street
Myeong-dong, Seoul’s ladies shopping heaven
Myeong-dong, arguably Seoul's trendiest shopping district, is the place to hunt for mid-level fashion and beauty items, especially for the ladies. Visited the area on Sunday (Jan 17), it's so crowded that there's barely any spaces to stroll on. … [Read more...] about Myeong-dong, Seoul’s ladies shopping heaven
Ramadan bazaar, Seberang Jaya, Penang
Ramadan is a Muslim religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, in which the Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting... Muslims would not eat or drink anything from true dawn until sunset [more … [Read more...] about Ramadan bazaar, Seberang Jaya, Penang
Amazing Race Asia 3 – Ep 2 – Chiangmai to HCMC
Interesting culture and places in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; as featured in the 2nd episode of The Amazing Race Asia (TARA) season 3. Mae Kompong Mae Kompong is a village in Chiang Mai Province. Once a poppy growing area, but now home to a small … [Read more...] about Amazing Race Asia 3 – Ep 2 – Chiangmai to HCMC
Cyclo tour in Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam
The Old Quarter, as its name indicates, is one of the oldest areas in Hanoi. The place is famous for its streets that are packed with century-old shop-houses specialising in a particular trade... such as shoes, bags, toys, medicines, metals and bamboos etc. The speciality of each … [Read more...] about Cyclo tour in Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam
Taiwan visit 2008 – random photos (1)
Some random photos from my Taiwan visit in April/May 2008... The plane I was boarding from Kuala Lumpur to Taipei … [Read more...] about Taiwan visit 2008 – random photos (1)