Posted in People on Jun 30th, 2007
Late one night some 6 weeks back, as I was indulging in my bedtime reading of photography magazines, a call came in on my cell phone. Picking up my Sony Ericsson W810i I saw that it was my banker-friend Eric on the other end. It must be something important for him to call at that […]
Posted in People on Jun 30th, 2007
An ad agency friend alerted me of Michelle Phan’s website. A 20-year-old American Vietnamese residing in Florida, she lists her profession as an artist. To be more precise, she’s an illustrator who’s into digital art and photography. She goes by various nicknames like Mishie, Mish, RiceBunny, Miss Bunny, Miss Ninja Bunny, etc.
Visited her website and […]
Posted in Etcetera on Jun 29th, 2007
Did you read the front page headlines in the local media on June 27 relating to the Alantuya Shaariibuu murder trial? For more info on this high-profile case, just google the name and you should get countless results.
Now picture this. You go abroad on a business trip or for a holiday. Upon returning to […]
Posted in Xcapades on Jun 28th, 2007
Kudat is a little fishing town located at the northern tip of Sabah. About 40 km from this idyllic town stands Tanjung Simpang Mengayau. This spot is the northern most tip of Borneo, the world’s third largest island. It offers a breathtaking and stunning view of the South China Sea. Getting there is a […]
Posted in Xcapades on Jun 27th, 2007
I like discovering places and meeting people whenever I go on a holiday. And so during one of my trips to Kota Kinabalu, I skipped breakfast one early morning and made my way to the fishing boat jetty, which was located behind the Pasar Ikan (or Fish Market). It was an unforgettable experience watching the […]
Posted in Xcapades on Jun 26th, 2007
Today, I am sharing two photographs taken during my last escapade to Thailand. They are from the visit to Union of Hilltribes Village in Chiangrai. The first photo shows a Karen girl weaving a piece of cloth; surrounded by colourful cloths and wooden carvings depicting the tribe’s heritage. The other photo below is of […]
Posted in Fotoblog on Jun 25th, 2007
I always hope for good weather whenever I go on a photography trip. It can spell the difference between getting good shots and washed-out photos. Luck sometimes plays a part too. Take this photo, for example, which was taken in Kota Kinabalu. I had been shooting countless shots of passing boats during a hot sunny […]
Posted in Bon Appetit on Jun 24th, 2007
Do you have a craving for bitter gourd? I can understand if you say “no”. It is often used in Chinese cooking for its bitter flavour. Usually stir-fried with meat or prepared as soups. This vegetable is also widely used in Indian and Pakistani cooking, where it is often prepared with potatoes and served with […]
Posted in Bon Appetit on Jun 24th, 2007
Eating crabs cooked Chinese-style is unlike nibbling sandwiches. It’s a messy affair. But crab lovers swear that the ritual of using mallets or hammers to smash the crustacean shell makes the feast more enjoyable and fun. Indeed, the mess involved and effort required to get at the meat makes it seem even tastier.
That said, […]
Posted in Fotoblog on Jun 23rd, 2007
Without any doubt, the most photographed structure in Malaysia is the Petronas Twin Towers. Each tower soars to a height of 452 metres (1,482.6ft) above street level. At one time it was, of course, the world’s tallest building.
The Towers were one of the location filming sites for The Entrapment (1998) starring Sean Connery and Catherine […]
