Cool commercial by Japanese mobile phone operator NTT Docomo, featuring a giant "xylophone" in the middle of a lush forest. The audio is the "real sound" that was recorded during the process (some isolation/amplification might have been done … [Read more...] about NTT Docomo Touch Wood Commercial
Nature Wonders
Kurikoma autumn colours
Beautiful autumn colours at Mt Kurikoma, Japan. Video by Hanazakura [Jp]... … [Read more...] about Kurikoma autumn colours
Bolivia’s Mirror of Heaven
Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world's largest salt flat. When it's covered with water it became a gigantic mirror and quite a heavenly scene. Check out this video by Japan's NHK channel; breathtaking stuff when it reaches 1:05 min... … [Read more...] about Bolivia’s Mirror of Heaven
New7Wonders of Nature finalists named
The New7Wonders project have shortlisted the 27 finalists of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Below are (copied & pasted) information of the 10 finalists from Asia; you can view all the 28 finalist at N7W website... BU TINAH ISLAND, United Arab … [Read more...] about New7Wonders of Nature finalists named
Tengger Caldera sand sea, East Java, Indonesia
The massive sand sea (volcanic ashes to be precise) at Tengger Caldera; the landscape is as close as it could be to resemble a desert in in this tropical region. Photos from my Bromo trip in November 2009... … [Read more...] about Tengger Caldera sand sea, East Java, Indonesia
Mount Bromo & horse ride, East Java, Indonesia
After the splendid sunrise at Penanjakan, we went to the foothill of Mt Bromo, hopped on one of the horses for a 10 minutes uphill ride and conquered the 250+ steps staircase to catch a glimpse of the sleepy volcano from close range... … [Read more...] about Mount Bromo & horse ride, East Java, Indonesia
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
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 … [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