These photos were taken sometimes ago. Taipei 101 (台北101) is currently the world’s tallest inhabited building standing at 509.2 m. A panoramic shot from the observation deck. Breathtaking, isn’t it? The design of Taipei 101 is inspired by bamboo plant, an icon of learning and growth. And Chinese like the lucky number eight, as you…
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Mid-Autumn Festival (Part 2/2)
Read Mid-Autumn Festival (Part 1/2) You have seen Chinatown in the day. Mid-Autumn Festival Part 2/2 is about S.E.X in The City… Nah… It’s Mid-Autumn Festival story telling time!
Mid-Autumn Festival (Part 1/2)
Tonight, the moon is at its fullest and brightest for 2008. It’s Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节), a day that falls on the 15th of the 8th Chinese lunar month for celebration of togetherness and abundance. The festival is also known as Lantern or Mooncake festival as you will see beautifully lit lanterns everywhere, and Chinese families…
Taipei Shilin Night Market
Taipei (台北市) is the capital of Taiwan. It’s easy to travel around Taipei city. We toured around the city by taxi most of the time as it’s convenient and reasonably cheap. In the past, I only heard Singapore National Service men going to Taiwan for army training. In the recent years, more and more Singaporeans…
I Love my Trophy!
To all my Voters and Readers: Thank you very much for your wonderful support for TravelerFolio! We won the Best Photo Blog Award from OMY Singapore Blog Awards! Now sit back and relax, and follow me through the whole event! The inaugural Singapore Blog Awards ceremony was held on 5 Sept 08 at the Asian…
Latest: Jiuzhaigou & Northern Sichuan Re-opening
Update (4 Sept 08): According to the Chinese authority, there may be earthquake that measures at a Richter scale of 7 to 8 at Qing Zhang Plateau. I think we better do our homework first before planning for any trip to Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan. Hi Folks! Remember the devastating Sichuan earthquake three months ago? Got the…
Hungry Ghost Festival is over!
I wanted to blog about Hungry Ghost Festival (中元节), but have been sitting on it for one whole month! Finally, on the last day of the Hungry Ghost Festival, we managed to take some interesting photos. Gee, feel kinda funny to write something related to ghosts and spirits in the silence of the night. For…
Discover Hong Kong
Following my parents’ encounter with Wind Signal no. 3 during their Hong Kong trip in April 08, my sis visited Hong Kong in June 08 for the first time. She was really “lucky” to encounter Wind Signal no. 8! Fortunately, on the day of her departure back to Singapore, the delayed flight did not cancel….
Hong Kong: Places to visit
For many Singaporeans, Hong Kong (香港) is one of the favourite destinations for first-time travellers by air. The reasons are: Firstly, many of us watch Hong Kong movies, serial dramas, entertainments, listen to cantopops since very young, so apparently, many would love to see the city one day. And of course, a big reason for…
Disney of the World
Do you love watching Disney cartoons? Have you been to any Disney theme parks before? Children love Disneyland and adults simply love to re-live their childhood dreams… Disneyland is the “Happiest Place on Earth”. Below is a list of Disney resorts around the world in Paris-France, Tokyo-Japan, Hong Kong-China, Orlando-Florida and Anaheim-California. I have only…
