Stories behind the stories. By Travel Writer, Amy McPherson
Photos by Fiona Yuen There is something really special and spiritual about Australia’s Red Centre. From the spectacular colours of the sky, to that solidary rock structure that is thee heart of Australia. Read my article on In The Know Traveler: Australia’s Rock Star Ayer’s Rock. About Fiona Yuen Fiona Yuen runs her photography company …
Photos by Fiona Yuen Kangaroo Island, 155km of the coast of South Australia, is a paradise for wildlife. This is where you’ll find plenty of seals bathing lazily on beaches, koala lounge between forks of tree branches and giant pelicans that slide across the horizon; at dusk, bands of Little Penguins return fro mthe depth …
Photos by Richard Busfield Richard and fiancée Jane travelled with Gap Adventures (now G-Adventures) on a 11 day journey from the Argentinian port of Ushuaia in 2010. Sailing through the rough conditions of the Drake Passage and crossing the Antarctic Circle to visit this magnificent part of the world. On their tour, the couple encountered ice …
One thing about the Australian flora is that they are built for tough, extreme climate conditions, with tough evergreen leaves that stays the same shade throughout the seasons. In areas such as Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania where the climate is more temperate than the rest of the continent, European trees thrive and in autumn …
Photos by William McPherson Some hate it, some love it. While it’s just another harbour city, Auckland does have redeeming qualities. Its Parnell district and Devonport districts are so charming that visitors often forget they are in fact in the largest financial hub of New Zealand. My article Charming Parnell of Auckland describes one such …
These are my own visions of Taipei during my last visit. I was born in Taipei, and have recollections of rice paddies and grey dusty buildings during my first ten years as a child. When I returned as an adult a few years ago, I found the city to be nothing like the city I …
Photos by Paula Hanasz Mongolia, a land of nomads and expert horsemen, is a country full of beauty and contrasts. While the pristine natural landscape still accommodate some traditional nomadic lifestyle, the city of Ulaanbataar is fast growing into a modern metropolis. Visit during one of the country’s festival and join the crowds cheering on horse and …
Photos by Bell Chan The ancient village of Hongcun is in Anhui province, situated at the foot of Mount Huangshan. Tranquil, serene and calm, the architecture and many carvings in the village are said to be the best examples of the Qing and Ming dynasties in China. The village became an UNESCO site in 2000, and …
Photos by Amy McPherson Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia had exactly 2 modern skyscraper at the time of visit. Tourists flock to the riverside to enjoy the view where the local Tonle Sap river meets the mighty Mekong, where the grand Palace watches over the waters and where cheap beers can be bought. A …
Photos by Amy McPherson Every time I travel, I remember the people the most. In Cambodia I have met may friendly and kind souls that have welcomed me with open arms into their homes, under their homes or allowed me to use their toilets. Many have very little, but their warm smiles and offers of …
Photos by Amy McPherson Siem Reap, gateway to the ancient Angkor Wat, is a destination in itself. The lives of those who live there are touched by tourism in an otherwise poor town. Tourism has brought jobs that they wouldn’t normally have jobs and the city’s Build Bright University have educated many in languages and …
Photos by Bell Chan When in Macau, you can be forgiven for being confused. On one hand, it is like a small Portugese town, with a quaint town square and its beautiful European styled buildings and a skyline dominated by the Ruin of St Paul’s at the top of the hill; turn your back and you …
Photos by Bell Chan Singapore is a kaleidoscope of cultures past, present and the future. It is where major world religions live side by side in harmony, where the old charming colonial buildings complement the skyscrapers of the modern world. This selection of photographs by Bell is the perfect over view of such combined vibrancy of Singapore’s society. …
