Not only book lovers but anyone will be overwhelmed by the glorious, elegant and modern design of Starfield Open library. Before being named as Starfield, this library has been long referred to as the Open Library because it was designed in the style of open space, high ceilings with lots of entrances, no gates, no doors, no physical boundaries and no security controls. continue reading
Gyeongbok Palace (also known as the Palace of Shining Happiness) is the largest out of the five palaces in Seoul. Being encompassed among the skyscrapers of the most modern and bustling city in Asia, its ancient simplicity is a serene puzzle pieces, helping to preserve the traditional Korean characteristics for the picture of Seoul. continue reading
In my personal opinion, if Saigon is messy but friendly, Bangkok is colorful, Jarkata and Manila are jammed in all directions, Beijing and Shanghai are cold and polluted, Delhi is hasty and decentralized, Tokyo is crowded and bustling, Seoul is a puzzle of contrasts. The opposition is seen in architecture, fashion, cuisine and in several little things in daily life. It is the unique beauty creating the attractiveness for this city. continue reading
What come to your mind immediately when thinking about “Rocks”, is it perhaps the grandeur, roughness, ruggedness and firmness? How's about “the waves of the sea”, they are probably soft, flexible but powerful. These two seemingly opposing objects were magically harmonized in Yongmeori Coast, located in the south of Jeju Island, Korea. It is the symphony of rocks and waves with layers of sandstone overlapping each other, in a great diversity of shapes which are soft and smooth like the waves, stretching the entire coastline. continue reading
The beaches in Cu Lao Cham are not too splendid despite its clear turquoise water and smooth white sand (because I have seen much more beautiful beaches). Scuba diving in Cu Lao Cham is not super spectacular as there are not many fishes and sea creatures. Coral reefs are large and vary in shape but look monochrome. The authentic charm of Cu Lao Cham lies in its idyllic wildness of the beaches, the honesty and friendliness of the people who have been struggling to make a living in their homeland through tourist related business. continue reading ...
We luckily had a beautiful sunny day with clear blue sky, calm and warm sea. Large yellow coral reefs were shinning at a depth of 12m under the bright sunlight. It was so relaxing and joyful when diving among the cliffs, admiring colorful flourish marine life, then nervously crawling into a narrow cave, dumbfounded by a big herd of black fishes inside, and anxiously swimming through them to get out. continue reading...
It was the 17 coldest days of my life when I experienced in the weather from -15 oC to 6 oC. It was a trip that I achieved my own record for doing many things I never did. It was a trip with many troubles and incidents as well as the most interesting surprises. And it was also the memorial trip for our group when many of us could make it (9 people).
In only 5 days there, I achieved my own record of doing many things I had never done: the first time seeing snow then experiencing a blizzard; the first time riding a snowmobile and fishing on a frozen lake, the first time trying a dog-sledding, the first time seeing reindeer and the first time admiring the northern Aurora. continue reading ...
I have never understand the meaning of the word "Moment" as clearly as such. When the magic green light of the northern aurora began to dance in the dark sky, nothing was really matter, but only a huge streamer of colorful lights floated behind the trees on a snow-covered front-ground. And that was my moment in the journey of chasing the magic. continue reading ...
An incidental and interesting encounter with a famous Danish artist and writer helped me understand more about painting and was a great lesson about life. "If you want to create your own signature, you have to dare to destroy your old manner" continue reading ...
