Ancient Java.

Indonesia, Yogyakarta (2011)

Vision & Inspiration: Yogyakarta has always been a country I wanted to visit ever since my University days. I got to know about this beautiful place through my professor, who shared about her amazing adventure in Yogya with the class one day. Visiting Prambanan that day, I couldn’t take my eyes off the well-preserved Hindu temples in front of me. Every temple has a story to tell, from the construction to the philosophical underpinnings of Hinduism. I simply enjoy listening to stories of such, stories of ancient times, because there will always be something valuable I could take away with me at the end of the day.

Blast from the past.

Norway, Bergen (2010)

Vision & Inspiration: Bryggen, the old wharf of Bergen, is a charming collection of wooden houses with a rich history to it. As I snapped away, I was pleasantly reminded of the kind of houses I would draw as a kid; triangular roof with lots of windows. That was a nice blast from the past. Alvin and I had a lovely stroll along the wharf that day. We walked by the wharf at different times, and as the light changes, the colour of the houses changes too. And needless to say, witnessing sunset was definitely the icing on the cake.

La Tour Eiffel.

France, Paris (2011)

Vision & Inspiration: When I was in Paris, I wasn’t all excited to see the Eiffel even though I have been told many times that its a must-see. To me, it’s probably just another one of those overrated tourist attractions. But you know what? As cliche as it sounds, the Eiffel is truly magnificent and I was completely blown away. I have to say that the Eiffel Tower on its own (sans the insane crowd and lines of people) is worth a visit; the sheer size of the tower and the iron work is truly amazing. It is no doubt an experience of a lifetime!

childhood days.

Philippines, Bacolod (2010)

Vision & Inspiration: These children reminded me of how my childhood was like, carefree and happy. When I was in school, all I looked forward to was playing with my friends and buying ice lollies. It is always nice to reminisce and laugh about those days. Such fond memories.

go right.

Denmark, Copenhagen (2010)

Vision & Inspiration: One thing I enjoyed tremendously during my stay in Copenhagen was having the opportunity to explore and experience the beautiful city on two wheels. I had so much fun riding around even though the bike was a tad big for me, and I had to pedal standing up. Imagine that! But you know what? Getting those wobbly legs at the end of the day was still well worth it! Good times!

what a view.

Norway, Bergen (2010)

Vision & Inspiration: I absolutely adore the feeling of being somewhere high up and having a bird’s eye view of everything beneath. When I am up there, I get to see a bigger picture. Perspective changes, horizons widens. That’s the same for life ain’t it?

If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

~Wayne Dyer

colourless details.

Norway, Oslo (2010)

Vision & Inspiration: Even though the sky was blue and the grass was incredibly green, my mind just went B/W as I took in all the beauty and serenity surrounding me. Sometimes, life is not all about the colours. Viewing life in B/W strips away distractions and help us focus better on the minute details in our lives.

eclecticism.

Norway, Oslo (2010)

Vision & Inspiration: The beauty of pairing rustic-vintage with modern-unconventional.

le grand.

London, Natural History Museum (2010)

Vision & Inspiration: I felt really small as I gazed up at the massive ceiling of the museum. The interior stone work is beautiful. It truly is by far, the most stunning building I’ve seen for a museum.

the pink door.

London, Portobello (2010)

Vision & Inspiration: Exploring Portobello on a weekday was very pleasurable, albeit the absence of all the hustling and bustling. I am totally in love with how colorful Portobello is!