Category: Travel Tales
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#TrippingSingapore2022: Capturing Architectural Elements in Water and Colour
In my #throwbackThursday, this long outstanding post on my short tripping to Singapore deserves some attention. Throughout the years, Singapore has been making headlines for its breathtaking skylines and modern environmental enhancements. The city-state’s futuristic architecture has become a symbol of its ambition and innovation. From the iconic Marina Bay…
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Craftsmanship Chronicles: From Molten Metal to Masterpieces at the Royal Selangor
As someone who has always been captivated by the beauty and the historical significance of traditional and local craftsmanship, Royal Selangor Pewter comes to mind with high regard. Since childhood, pewter has been one of the oldest gifts that my family has received as a gesture of gratitude or appreciation.…
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An Orientalising Experience through Time
IAAM currently exhibits Oriental Paintings and architectual elements. Orientalist paintings are vivid in colour and delicate to the mood. Where and what were their inspirations?
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Under the Sea, floating full-time
Underwater life has always fascinated me, especially if you are a kid who grew up loving Disney’s Under the Sea song by Sebastian the Crab. That said, it has taken me years to visit KLCC Aquaria! And jolly well, was it truly entertaining! Upon collecting the tickets, the first block…
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Deconstructing What You See and Do
Ever quite recently, we took a bunch of our students on a college field-trip over to Petrosains KL. One couldn’t help but wonder why of all the places would we choose to go to Petrosains KL and well for starters, I hadn’t been there ever in my life. However, what…
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A Visit to the Royal Delft
In my last travels in August ’17, I was lucky to have joined into one of the local tours to the Royal Delft factory in Delft, Netherlands. Its truly amazing to see how something very Asian has become an icon in Europe. The tour itself covered several places of the…