Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue in a 2010-2011 photoset for KEIO Corp, shot at Mt Takao in Hachioji City. The mountain is a popular recreation and hiking spot due to its close proximity to Tokyo. KEIO runs one of the major railway lines that provide access to the … [Read more...] about Ryoko Hirosue, Keio, Mount Takao
Mountains and Hills
China’s Mount Emei in snow
Photos of Mount Emei in snow. Located in China's Sichuan Province, Mt Emei is one of the Four Sacred Mountains of Buddhism; and it's designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural significance. Seems like it's turning into a winter resort too in in recent … [Read more...] about China’s Mount Emei in snow
Mt Bromo sunrise @ Penanjakan viewpoint
Semeru-Bromo-Batok volcanoes - highlight of my Bromo and Java trip. Had to wake up early in the morning to catch the sunrise and breathtaking scenery of the volcanoes and caldera from the Mt Penanjakan viewpoint, but it's all worth it... … [Read more...] about Mt Bromo sunrise @ Penanjakan viewpoint
Mat Cincang cable car & mountain view, Langkawi
Mount Mat Cincang is one of the major tourist attractions in Langkawi, Malaysia, famous for its panoramic view of rainforest on the island and the Andaman Sea, with neighbouring Thailand within sight as well. Photos from my Langkawi trip in August 2009. Couldn't see … [Read more...] about Mat Cincang cable car & mountain view, Langkawi
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
Sung Sot Cave, Halong Bay, Vietnam
Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprises) is the largest cave in Halong Bay, Vietnam. Located at the Bo Hon Island, the cave got its name (grotte des surprises) from a French admiral who was surprised at the size of the cave when he discovered it. Photos from my July 2008 … [Read more...] about Sung Sot Cave, Halong Bay, Vietnam
Halong Bay random photos
Random photos of Halong Bay, Vietnam; taken during my trip in July 2008... … [Read more...] about Halong Bay random photos
Floating village, Halong Bay, Vietnam
The floating village is a cultural heritage and tourist attraction in Halong Bay, Vietnam. People have been living in these houses for hundred of years with fishing as the main income activity. Some photos below, taken during my trip in July 2008... … [Read more...] about Floating village, Halong Bay, Vietnam
First glimpse of Halong Bay, Vietnam
Halong Bay (Vịnh Hạ Long, lit. Bay of the Descending Dragons) is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Ninh province of northern Vietnam, famous for its scenic landscape with thousands of limestone isles in various sizes and shapes. Halong Bay has become an … [Read more...] about First glimpse of Halong Bay, Vietnam