Photography

122 photos from our stories, newest first. Select a photo to see it larger. Many photos from the 2011–12 galleries did not survive; these are the ones we still have.

Squeezed into 1-seater trishaw, the driver cycled us on a 1-km trip to the town market — Squeezed into 1-seater trishaw, the driver cycled us on a 1-km trip to the town market · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

So pretty and quaint, how can you not fall in love with Hoi An? — So pretty and quaint, how can you not fall in love with Hoi An? · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An is picturesque, both in colours and its simplicity. — Hoi An is picturesque, both in colours and its simplicity. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

VIew of the Hoi An village from the wooden Japanese bridge, which was built in the 18th century. — VIew of the Hoi An village from the wooden Japanese bridge, which was built in the 18th century. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

An elderly lady having her morning walk next to the river in Hoi An. — An elderly lady having her morning walk next to the river in Hoi An. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Local traders set up their stalls by 8AM every morning. — Local traders set up their stalls by 8AM every morning. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

One of the best ways to explore Hoi An and its surroundings is to rent a bike and cycle around. — One of the best ways to explore Hoi An and its surroundings is to rent a bike and cycle around. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An at night is bustling with activities, whether for locals or tourists. — Hoi An at night is bustling with activities, whether for locals or tourists. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Cao lau, a Hoi An street food that is popular among locals. — Cao lau, a Hoi An street food that is popular among locals. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Banh Mi Phuong, made popular after Anthony Bourdain visited it in one of his food travel escapades. — Banh Mi Phuong, made popular after Anthony Bourdain visited it in one of his food travel escapades. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Google? Not the search company but a cafe of the same name. — Google? Not the search company but a cafe of the same name. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Trishaws are available for rent for 200,000 dong around town. — Trishaws are available for rent for 200,000 dong around town. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An has many of such temples with bright colours. — Hoi An has many of such temples with bright colours. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Banh Mi Phuong's sandwich buns were spicy, just the way we like it. — Banh Mi Phuong's sandwich buns were spicy, just the way we like it. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Enjoying tea at a unique cafe, Reaching Out Tea House, where all its staff are unable to hear or speak, but go with sign languages and written blocks like these. — Enjoying tea at a unique cafe, Reaching Out Tea House, where all its staff are unable to hear or speak, but go with sign languages and written blocks like these. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An's fried street food is similar to Malaysia's cucur udang, except we don't have it in crab. — Hoi An's fried street food is similar to Malaysia's cucur udang, except we don't have it in crab. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Com ga, local chicken rice is a popular street food — Com ga, local chicken rice is a popular street food · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Popular local fruits in season currently. — Popular local fruits in season currently. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An's street snacks are usually from bananas or coconuts. — Hoi An's street snacks are usually from bananas or coconuts. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An is popular for its skilled tailors. Warm jackets in season right now. — Hoi An is popular for its skilled tailors. Warm jackets in season right now. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Bring a piece of Vietnam with you with these dolls. — Bring a piece of Vietnam with you with these dolls. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An's old town is quiet on most afternoons as vehicles are not allowed. — Hoi An's old town is quiet on most afternoons as vehicles are not allowed. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Local artist waiting for tourists to have their portraits drawn in Hoi An. — Local artist waiting for tourists to have their portraits drawn in Hoi An. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

View of the landmark wooden Japanese bridge that featured a pagoda inside. — View of the landmark wooden Japanese bridge that featured a pagoda inside. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An buildings — Hoi An buildings · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

A local home in a quieter street of Hoi An. — A local home in a quieter street of Hoi An. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

One of the uniqueness of Hoi An's buildings is its timber frame with brick and wooden walls. — One of the uniqueness of Hoi An's buildings is its timber frame with brick and wooden walls. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An boasts of charming alleys like this that brings you back to the 15th century. — Hoi An boasts of charming alleys like this that brings you back to the 15th century. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

For the gwailos (white people) that want their name inched in Chinese characters. — For the gwailos (white people) that want their name inched in Chinese characters. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

The river offers many kind of activities like boat rides that can bring you all the way to the nearest beach. — The river offers many kind of activities like boat rides that can bring you all the way to the nearest beach. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

As dusk arrives, the town is lited by lanterns. — As dusk arrives, the town is lited by lanterns. · Weekend encounter with Hoi An, Vietnam

Boy on bike - one of the most photographed walls murals in Georgetown's UNESCO World Heritage area. — Boy on bike - one of the most photographed walls murals in Georgetown’s UNESCO World Heritage area. · Colours of Penang

This lego mural was apparently transferred from Johor after it was banned the painting because it reflected too much of reality. Go figure. — This lego mural was apparently transferred from Johor after it was banned because it reflected too much of reality. Go figure. · Colours of Penang

This batik painting museum has red wooden windows. — This batik painting museum has red wooden windows. · Colours of Penang

Colonial buildings serving as shops. — Colonial buildings serving as shops/homes. · Colours of Penang

Our slice came with a small macaroon on top. — Our slice came with a small macaroon on top. · Colours of Penang

Colourful options available @ Ete Cafe — Colourful options available @ Ete Cafe. · Colours of Penang

Best wanton mee I've had in a while. Found at the evening stall at Love Lane. — Best wanton mee I’ve had in a while. Found at the evening stall at Love Lane. · Colours of Penang

Char kuey teow at the famous stall at Lorong Selamat — Char kuey teow at the famous stall at Lorong Selamat. · Colours of Penang

To accompany our plate of char kuey teow, we also ordered a plate of lobak from a nearby kopitiam. — To accompany our plate of char kuey teow, we also ordered a plate of lobak from a nearby kopitiam. · Colours of Penang

Seen here is Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which is a maritime fortress off the coast of Helsinki. — Seen here is Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which is a maritime fortress off the coast of Helsinki. · Warm autumn in Stockholm

2013-10-04 SWE Stockholm — Nearing the port of Stockholm · Warm autumn in Stockholm

St Gertrude church, which aka the German church, was built in 1571. It was built to cater to the needs of German merchantmen in Stockholm who formed a large part of the population in the 16th century. — St Gertrude, aka the German church, was built in 1571 to cater to the needs of German merchantmen in Stockholm who formed a large part of the population in the 16th century. ( Source: Wikipedia) · Warm autumn in Stockholm

Cute lil' crafts shop with stool and table outside — Cute lil’ crafts shop with stool and table outside · Warm autumn in Stockholm

Vasa Museum is located on the island of Djurgården — Vasa Museum is located on the island of Djurgården · Warm autumn in Stockholm

The great Vasa ship that sunk on its maiden voyage in the 17th century — The great Vasa ship that sunk on its maiden voyage in the 17th century · Warm autumn in Stockholm

Drottningholm Palace and its garden — Drottningholm Palace and its garden · Warm autumn in Stockholm

The Chinese Pavilion found at Drottningholm Palace — The Chinese Pavilion found at Drottningholm Palace · Warm autumn in Stockholm

The well preserved theatre building (at the back) standing tall at Drottningholm Palace — The well preserved theatre building (at the back) standing tall at Drottningholm Palace · Warm autumn in Stockholm

The entrance of Skansen where you can buy tickets — Best thing about visiting in autumn is the lack of crowd. Got to enjoy Skansen all to ourselves (and a few others) · Warm autumn in Stockholm

Stockholm city seen ahead from Skansen — Stockholm city seen ahead from Skansen. Autumn colours at their best! · Warm autumn in Stockholm

Happy after feeding, this sea lion played with the trainer at Skansen — Happy after feeding, this sea lion played with the trainer at Skansen · Warm autumn in Stockholm

The stone sculpture outside of a church in Salzburg Old Town — The stone sculpture outside of a church in Salzburg Old Town · Hot, hot Austria!

Standing in front of Haus fur Mozart, the venue for the opera. As seen, huge cars and people dressed in suits and evening gowns are going into the theatre hall — Standing in front of Haus fur Mozart, the venue for the opera. As seen, huge cars and people dressed in suits and evening gowns are going into the theatre hall · Hot, hot Austria!

Sachertorte from the Sacher Hotel. The cake is famous around the world — Sachertorte from the Sacher Hotel. The cake is famous around the world · Hot, hot Austria!

Innsbruck is home to Swarovski; in fact there's a museum dedicated to it. Nope, we didn't visit. — Innsbruck is home to Swarovski; in fact there’s a museum dedicated to it. Nope, we didn’t visit. · Hot, hot Austria!

Loved the lil' signboards hanging on the buildings in the ol' town — Loved the lil’ signboards hanging on the buildings in the ol’ town · Hot, hot Austria!

Blue Eyes was adamant that we see this before leaving Innsbruck. Guess he has his point. — Blue Eyes was adamant that we see this before leaving Innsbruck. Guess he has his point. · Hot, hot Austria!

View of Graz's Old Town in the evening from the Clock Tower — View of Graz’s Old Town in the evening from the Clock Tower · Hot, hot Austria!

Schloss Gamlitz - this pretty place was once the wedding venue of Hans' sister. — Schloss Gamlitz - this pretty place was once the wedding venue of Hans’ sister. · Hot, hot Austria!

Not your typical pigs in blanket, the bacon wraps around a plum instead — Not your typical pigs in blanket, the bacon wraps around a plum instead · Hot, hot Austria!

Fried corn fritters with dust of icing sugar - so simple but oh, so good! — Fried corn fritters with dust of icing sugar - so simple but oh, so good! · Hot, hot Austria!

Blue Eyes & I enjoying the moments at Steinberghof Weingut Firmenich in Berghausen. — Blue Eyes & I enjoying the moments at Steinberghof Weingut Firmenich in Berghausen. · Hot, hot Austria!

Blue Eyes enjoying the sunny day during our Vienna city walk — Blue Eyes (together with other tourists) enjoying the sunny day during our Vienna city walk · Hot, hot Austria!

Vienna Naschmarkt has many cafes. Liked the atmosphere of dining amidst the shopkeepers — Vienna Naschmarkt has many cafes. Liked the atmosphere of dining amidst the shopkeepers. · Hot, hot Austria!

Berries mousse with tea @ Cafe Landtmann — Berries mousse with tea @ Cafe Landtmann · Hot, hot Austria!

Pardon the bones, was too eager to dig in and only remembered to take pix later. Pork knuckles at Schweizerhaus. — Pardon the bones, was too eager to dig in and only remembered to take pix later. Pork knuckles at Schweizerhaus. · Hot, hot Austria!

Bratislava's old town has some cosy cobbled streets — Bratislava’s old town has some cosy cobbled streets · Hot, hot Austria!

In cheerful mood as we attempt the 272 steps at Batu Caves — In cheerful mood as we attempt the 272 steps at Batu Caves · Bali with friends

The view from the top floor of our villa in Seminyak — The view from the top floor of our villa in Seminyak · Bali with friends

Holding tight to guide in my first snorkeling experience — Holding tight to guide in my first snorkeling experience · Bali with friends

Seen here are the Balinese-style salads, part of our lunch after snorkeling — Seen here are the Balinese-style salads, part of our lunch after snorkeling · Bali with friends

Hamn i Senja is the biggest resort in the island; not the cheapest but the view is amazing — Hamn i Senja is the biggest resort in the island; not the cheapest but the view is amazing · A Nordic Road Trip - Part 2

Safe and sound boarded the boat that leaves Senja for Lofoten — Safe and sound boarded the boat that leaves Senja for Lofoten · A Nordic Road Trip - Part 2

Finally at the start of Lofoten National Tourist Route — Finally at the start of Lofoten National Tourist Route · A Nordic Road Trip - Part 2

The fishing cabins at Solsiden Brygge in Ballstad, Lofoten — The gloomy weather when we finally arrived at Solsiden Brygge in Ballstad, Lofoten · A Nordic Road Trip - Part 2

Day after, a bright sunny warm summer day welcomed us — Day after, a bright sunny warm summer day welcomed us · A Nordic Road Trip - Part 2

A walk worth the journey with such a view before us on the Ballstad mountain — A walk worth the journey with such a view before us on the Ballstad mountain · A Nordic Road Trip - Part 2

Found wild gooseberries growing on the Ballstad mountain; was told that they're one of the more expensive berries — Found wild gooseberries growing on the Ballstad mountain; was told that they’re one of the more expensive berries · A Nordic Road Trip - Part 2

On one of the pitstops, we found a church and took a walk — On one of the pitstops, we found a church and took a walk · A Nordic road trip - Part 1

First city in our summer road trip - Oulu, the most populous city in northern Finland — First city in our summer road trip - Oulu, the most populous city in northern Finland · A Nordic road trip - Part 1

Cloudy and rainy day in Tromso — Cloudy and rainy day in Tromso · A Nordic road trip - Part 1

Our cooking supplies and equipment during the road trip — Our cooking supplies and equipment during the road trip · A Nordic road trip - Part 1

Drive along Senja National Tourist Route — Drive along Senja National Tourist Route · A Nordic road trip - Part 1

Blue Eyes doing his signature hand stand at Tungeneset, SENJA — Blue Eyes doing his signature hand stand at Tungeneset, SENJA · A Nordic road trip - Part 1

Aura River, flowing through the city of Turku — Aura River, flowing through the city of Turku · Turku, oldest Finnish city

My "accidental" dinner - butter fish with fries. So simple but so yummy! — My “accidental” dinner - butter fish with fries. So simple but so yummy! · Turku, oldest Finnish city

Choc cake with coffee while watching people passes by @ Tinta, Turku — Choc cake with coffee while watching people passes by @ Tinta, Turku · Turku, oldest Finnish city

Summer brings many boats to Naantali — Summer brings many boats to Naantali · Turku, oldest Finnish city

Spring has arrived and fresh greens are found everywhere in Hämeenlinna — Spring has arrived and fresh greens are found everywhere in Hämeenlinna · Warm days in Finland

Simple picnic - beer, cider and homemade sausage buns — Simple picnic - beer, cider and homemade sausage buns · Warm days in Finland

Boys enjoying the sunshine by the lake at Petays — Boys enjoying the sunshine by the lake at Petays · Warm days in Finland

Blue eyes filling the boxes with fresh raspberries — Blue eyes filling the boxes with fresh raspberries · Warm days in Finland

White streets and buildings, reflecting the Ottoman era — White streets and buildings, reflecting the Ottoman era · Awesome Albania

Green door, Yellow jacket — Green door, Yellow jacket · Awesome Albania

Walking through the historical castle, which was an important military fortress for rulers in the past — Walking through the historical castle, which was an important military fortress for rulers in the past · Awesome Albania

Blue Eyes having a spring walk in the castle — Blue Eyes having a spring walk in the castle · Awesome Albania

We counted at least 8 Mercs were parked on this street in early morning — We counted at least 8 Mercs were parked on this street in early morning · Awesome Albania

The Skanderbeg Square is surrounded by historically significant Albanian buildings — The Skanderbeg Square is surrounded by historically significant Albanian buildings · Awesome Albania

Finnish style of baked macaroni, except Blue Eyes' version doesn't have cheese. — Finnish style of baked macaroni, except Blue Eyes’ version doesn’t have cheese. · Learning Finnish dishes

Finnish version of the beef stew with herbs, cooked in perfection for 2 hours. — Finnish version of the beef stew with herbs, cooked in perfection for 2 hours. · Learning Finnish dishes

Salmon in the shape of butterfly, smoked in a bag over a grill. — Salmon in the shape of butterfly, smoked in a bag over a grill. · Learning Finnish dishes

Easter meal was lamb that has been stewed for four hours - that's called dedication! — Easter meal was lamb that has been stewed for four hours - that’s called dedication! · Learning Finnish dishes

One of my fool-proof recipes - choc banana muffin — One of my fool-proof recipes - choc banana muffin · Baker wannabe

Getting ready for Christmas! — Getting ready for Christmas! · Baker wannabe

Finnish version of cinnamon rolls — Finnish version of cinnamon rolls · Baker wannabe

A happy dessert! — A happy dessert! · Baker wannabe

Served with a scoop of ice-cream, it was so yummy! — Served with a scoop of ice-cream, it was so yummy! · Baker wannabe

Who would have thought freshly baked peanut cookies could taste so good? — Who would have thought freshly baked peanut cookies could taste so good? · Baker wannabe

Some were a bit burned but I still finished like 4 balls in just minutes. — Some were a bit burned but I still finished like 4 balls in just minutes. · Baker wannabe

Turned out yummy and moist, like how I like bread & butter pudding — Turned out yummy and moist, like how I like bread & butter pudding · Baker wannabe

Quite a perfect dessert for Easter — Quite a perfect dessert for Easter · Baker wannabe

Great turn out for a first attempt! — Great turn out for a first attempt! · Baker wannabe

My first time baking bread! — My first time baking bread! · Baker wannabe

The plate was empty within minutes :) — The plate was empty within minutes :) · Baker wannabe

Freshly baked peanut cookies, in odd sizes — Freshly baked peanut cookies, in odd sizes · CNY, what CNY?

Partying the Msian way, with plenty of food on the table — Partying the Msian way, with plenty of food on the table · CNY, what CNY?

Evening walk by the famous Hml castle — Evening walk by the famous Hml castle · Brown Eyes in Finland

View of Volcan San Pedro from the resort — View of Volcan San Pedro from the resort · Lago de Atitlan & Santiago

Blue eyes @ Jonker St — Blue eyes @ Jonker St · Blue Eyes goes to Melaka

Calm day @ Sugar Loaf

World Weightlifting Championships 2011

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Ainikki Mustakallio December 3, 2011
Kiitos Monaliisa-kortista! Tänään on aikaa ja rauha seurata blogiasi. Kiitos Anun osoitteesta. Muistit! Pariisi on upea kaupunki! Kerran teimme matkan sinne. Pariisihan on ollut keisarien ja kuninkaiden kaupunki, joten sittä ovat merkkinä paitsi upeat rakennukset ja kirkot myös hyvin leveät bulevardit, mitkä jäivät mieleeni osoittamaan kaupungin merkittävyyttä. Ainikki
kerry fong November 17, 2011
I never had a clue what Iceland looked like, and suddenly my horizon got that much richer as I pore over these amazing (and hauntingly beautiful) shots! Great visual tour, I must say. Glad to see that you’re amply rewarded for taking this leap.
Jason Ting November 23, 2011
I suddenly have the big urge to go to iceland. Looks really nice and fantastic place to take photos.