Travelling,Shopping and Food in Asia

Floating away... From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (1 day old)

i wana float away with no strings attached. I want to drill a hole and empty everything inside my mind. I wish for quiet moments, not rushing. I wish to do what i wish to do without worrying, love who… more

Talking about service... From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (2 days old)

I decided not to quote which airline. But it's beginning to test my patience. First at the airport, i was told if it's not urgent (i.e. not departure date yet), call the 24hr hotline. So immediately… more

Plant ID 8 - Alstonia Angustiloba From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (3 days old)

These few entries and the next few are taken from book "Growing at your doorstep" by Hugh T.W. Tan & Chua Keng Soon. I'm blogging it to rem together with my readers:) A very handsome tree of th… more

Plant ID 7 - Dianella Ensifolia From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (4 days old)

The Common Dianella is a common species in Singapore forests & widespread in the world. this is probably because it is a highly adaptable species which can grow on terrain ranging from open grassl… more

Plant ID 6 - Kopsia Singapurensis From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (4 days old)

The flowers from this tree is beautiful and simple. Did u know that this was one of the candidate for the 'National Flower', had not the orchid Vanda Miss Joaquim 'Agnes' been selected for that ho… more

Plant ID 5 - Casuarina Equisetifolia From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (11 days old)

I used to like the look of Casuarina that laid the entire stretch of path. And used to curse the casuarina pine fruits as i skated down the uneven path. Now i see it almost everyday. It's like any oth… more

Plant ID 4 - Spathoglottis Plicata From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (12 days old)

The Common Spathoglottis (Spathoglottis Plicata) belongs to the orchid family. This beautiful orchid is one of the toughest 'weeds' in Singapore. The pleated, elliptic leaves ranged from less than 30c… more

Plant ID 3 - Cycas Rumphii From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (12 days old)

The Malayan Fern Palm (Cycas Rumphii) grows to about 10m in height with leaves up to 2m in length. They can be Male or Female. Instead of flowers, cones grow at the trunk tips. Cones are compactly &am… more

Plant ID 2 - Nepenthes Gracilis From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (15 days old)

Everyone know and seen the Pitcher Plant before i believe. It's Scientific name is: Nepenthes Gracilis Family name being: Nepenthaceae How does this plant survive in environments offering only po… more

Little Sea Tour From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (15 days old)

I was helping to coordinate this Learning Journey tour. Had some delays but hopefully everyone enjoyed nonetheless. Below are some blurry photos. Pulau Bukom i think Then Raffles Lighthouse whi… more

Plant ID 1 - Eugenia Javanica From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (15 days old)

I wanted to have some discipline to digest the plant names. So here it goes. It means learning together with me:) Ok Below is a plant i saw while walking through the Botanic Gardens. Usually colours… more

History Blogging From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (15 days old)

ok this is the 3rd time this bloggy deleted my blog entry when i click submit. Wasting my time...ok patience.....*phew* I'll just cut it short by showing you the photos. Deepavali has gone by. Be… more

Dreams or Delusions? From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (20 days old)

People often sat down one corner lamenting about how sad and pathetic their lives have been. They yearn for a better life, for their dreams to come true. What are these so called dreams? Are these rea… more

Deleted From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (25 days old)

Just wrote a long post but this blog thingy deleted it again.... no mood to write again... May everyone be well and happy... … more

Amazing creature From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (28 days old)

I was having my OJT at Fort Canning the other day. I saw this 'friend' on the edge while we were supposed to look at trees. Amazing how it's body colour REALLY changed to exactly how it's surround… more

Fate vs Coincidence From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (29 days old)

I watched 500days of Summer with my buddy yesterday. It wasn't really the typical romance movie. But hmm it's an average movie. The only take home message i get after watching: Is it really fate that… more

... From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (31 days old)

To love is to be hurt. Craving or adversion leads to suffering. For the universal love to all shall shed light. … more

My weekend From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (33 days old)

oh man webby cleared off what i've typed. Sometimes The age of the internet create more stress and frustration for people. Had an interesting weekend of adventure at work. A missing child, some dr… more

A story & quotes to share From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (49 days old)

The best protection for one another is loving-kindness for one another. - Stonepeace Compassion is the best defence against hate. Wisdom is the best defence against delusion. - Stonepeace If… more

Mid Autumn Festival From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (49 days old)

Time passed in just a click. And it's the Mid-Autumn Festival again. I heard or read somewhere before that the moon is actually at its roundest the day after the full moon, after 15th on Chinese lunar… more

Senseless thoughts... From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (52 days old)

When pure love is simply trampled on for superficial reasons, Lavish clothes are rugs, Sumptuous food are simple bread in my mouth. What can be touched by your 5senses are just dust that is blown a… more

Compassion From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (58 days old)

The next time you put another piece of meatinto your mouth or before ordering from a restuarant menu, please think of the animals as a living being as any one of us on this earth. The next time yo… more

waiting for the star to dawn... From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (62 days old)

It's raining this morning. Nice to sleep in. But the day has to begin. Was hungry & my stomach was burning after Yoga & Pump. My usual cheap energy food is the $1 Peanut pancake from Jollibean… more

Where is the 'Hero' Inside you? From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (70 days old)

Oh well, i just typed and the webby refreshed the page, deleting everything Am on course this month. A good time to slow down pace & clear my stuff. But somehow fell into low motivation. Just f… more

Ferrari Bread From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (74 days old)

This Ferrari Car is actually made of all bread! Currently showcased at the Royal Scotts hotel. … more

My Guardian Angel From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (74 days old)

Perhaps meant to meet, Not meant to stay. A choice to stay A choice i've none. Thunderstorm came once But no rainbow dawn. "Somewhere out there" The star is always shining. … more

Thai Festival 2009 From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (76 days old)

Thai Festival 2009 is here again. Drop by the Thai Embassy if u're free this weekend. It'll end on Monday. Usually prices will be reduced a bit more on the last day *hint, hint*:) Thai Dance T… more

The day i lost my precious... From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (86 days old)

I missed u a little, but i know u'll never be back. You flew away as the wind comes. It was a thunderstorm. I ran towards the shelter as another gust of wind blew with rain coming down hard. I d… more

why? From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (92 days old)

Why the world is the way they are? Have u ever wonder? There are times when everything seems meaningless to be done. But Man never seems to realise and stuck themselves in doing the same things again … more

The Lotus Sutra From aki_travel in Life is all about Choices... (96 days old)

Finally finished reading The Lotus Sutra. I don't think i fully grasp the true meaning. Towards the end, something caught me. The teachings of The Lotus Sutra is said to be the Supreme Truth. I quote … more