100 Travel Stories
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Luang Prabang – The Pearl of the Orient
So peaceful and tranquil, being in Luang Prabang is like going back in time! With lantern-lit streets, Indochinese architecture, French villas and the Mekong River, Luang Prabang is a place where you wish you can stay forever.
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Flying Over Downtown Toronto
First flying lesson! Aerial views of Downtown Toronto.
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A Touch of the Past: Geylang Singapore
The red light district and shophouses of Geylang Singapore: gangsters, prostitutes, Viagra and jelly fish.
First Day: Wrong Hotel and Still No Cash…
Revamping some old stories from West Africa, with a hint of nostalgia and wanderlust.
Africa is expensive and now I am relying on a volunteer nurse for one week-long trip to Dakar, Senegal, after spending few days in Banjul, the Gambia. My Taiwanese friend, Joyce, had to borrow 1,000 USD to pay for the airplane tickets, hotel and pocket-money. At Christmas time the banks are closed, and the travel agency doesn’t accept credit cards…
We flew at mid-night and so the adventure began.
Excitement and Entertainment in Lion City
Check out 7 places to have fun in Singapore: Sentosa Island, Clarke Quay, the Raffles Hotel, Orchard Road, Club Street, Singapore Flyer and Geylang Red Light District.
“The Fine City”
The nickname for Singapore, “The Fine City”, has double meaning. In order to maintain the “public order” and to protect the “fine state” of Singapore, the Government has imposed a multitude of strict laws and hefty fines.
Don’t risk being fined or worst, caned and jailed in Singapore. Besides the usual “No Smoking” or “No Littering” signs, and besides the unusual “No Jumping”, “No Riding”, “No Running”, “No Heel Shoes” and “No Umbrellas” signs – there are also weird laws in Singapore that you should be aware of.
The Arab Quarter, Chinatown and Little India
Singapore is a diverse melting pot of cultures and races, with four official languages: English, Malay, Tamil and Mandarin.
Find Singapore’s traditional roots and enjoy the exotic sights and sounds of this amazing place.
The Arab Quarter
Also known as Kampong Glam, the Arab Quarter is one of the most atmospheric places of old Singapore. The main attraction is the Sultan Mosque, with its golden dome. Interesting, the mosque was designed by an Irish architect and the dome base is a ring of black bottles!
Marina Bay
Amazing architecture in Singapore! The place to be is Marina Bay. I spent a full day in the area, shooting like crazy under extreme heat. The heat worked towards my advantage. Besides losing some weight, most of the shooting areas were deserted of people, who took cover from sun inside the enormous shopping mall.
Geylang is part two from the “Let’s Go to Singapore!” series, after a short introduction to the Lion City.
The Red Light District
From Changi airport I took the MRT train to the “Aljunied” station where I was welcomed by 14 CCTV cameras!
My two stars “Fragrance Hotel Ruby” is located in the middle of the Geylang red light district. After checking-in, I went out to explore the neighbourhood.