Awesome videos by AquaGeographic [Jp], shot from numerous popular cherry blossom viewing spots across Japan. Spring is in the air... Famous sights of cherry blossoms in Tohoku... … [Read more...] about Japanese Sakura 2013
Flowers n Trees
Cherry blossom blizzard in Japan
Cherry blossoms 2012 in Japan. I've seen quite some cherry blossoms during my recent Korean trip, but this is another level of awesomeness with the falling petals... … [Read more...] about Cherry blossom blizzard in Japan
A bit of cherry blossom in Yeouido, Seoul
One of the most anticipated things that I hope to see during my Korea stay is the cherry blossoms, but the blooming is arriving late this year... I'm going to miss out the full bloom for sure. Well, things don't always happen in our favour, that's … [Read more...] about A bit of cherry blossom in Yeouido, Seoul
Seoul, flower, spring
Spring is late this year, but she's coming nonetheless... … [Read more...] about Seoul, flower, spring
A walk in Cemoro Lawang, the casuarina valley
A brief stroll at Cemoro Lawang, a small village on the Tengger Crater's edge where we were staying for three nights during our Bromo trip in November 2009. It's a pretty scenic place to walk around with a bit of European valleys feel... … [Read more...] about A walk in Cemoro Lawang, the casuarina valley
Strelitzia, the bird of paradise flower
Strelitzia, commonly known as the bird-of-paradise flower due to its resemblance; also known as the crane flower in South Africa, its country of origin. Photos taken at the Butterfly Farm in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, during my July trip... … [Read more...] about Strelitzia, the bird of paradise flower
56-leaf clover and cheaper Yubari melons in Japan
A Japanese farmer has 'found' a 56-leaf clover on May 10. The discovery wasn't mere luck though; Shigeo Obara from Hanamaki, Iwate, has been conducting research on clovers for over 50 years. Obara will apply for a new Guinness World Record for the most … [Read more...] about 56-leaf clover and cheaper Yubari melons in Japan
Rafflesia, world’s largest flower, Kinabalu National Park
Rafflesia is the world's largest flower, found naturally in South East Asia. There are 27 species of Rafflesia; the largest is Rafflesia arnoldii, which could grow over 100cm in diameter and 10kg in weigh [wiki] Rafflesia is infamous for its rotten-meat … [Read more...] about Rafflesia, world’s largest flower, Kinabalu National Park
Going to Kinabalu, Sabah
Will be having an adventurous holiday in the Sabah State in East Malaysia; leaving on Thursday (Mar 5), followed by a trip to Penang State to visit my sister and nieces. The blog will not be updated for at least a week, probably two depending on internet … [Read more...] about Going to Kinabalu, Sabah
Official bouquet for Beijing Olympics
Beijing has unveiled its official flower bouquet for the medals presenting ceremonies of the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games... The official bouquet (Image from Xinhuanet) Seems a bit ordinary... but nobody really cares about the flowers, … [Read more...] about Official bouquet for Beijing Olympics