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Travelled to Japan/South Korea... arriving from Kuala Lumpur, then travelled to/through; Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Karatsu, Nagasaki, Shimabarra, Beppu, Fukuoka (Japan), Busan, Daegu, Seoul (South Korea), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Surabya, Sumenp (Indonesia) and back home via Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Dotombori Streets

The alleys and laneways of Dotombori are some of the liveliest in Osaka, very reminiscent of those in the movie 'Bladerunner', and which come alive after night-fall, a must for any visitor to Japan to experience!

Fushimi-Inari Taisha

The famous 'red torii' path-way of the Fushimi-Inari Taisha shrine of Kyoto, Japan.




A-Bomb Dome

The chilling memorial of the destructive power of war on the people of Hiroshima, Japan.

Yatai Stall

One of the hundreds of popular 'Yatai stalls' that come out each evening to sell a variety of foods on the streets of Fukuoka, Japan.

Porcelain Bridge

An exquisite porcelain tile clad bridge in the artisan village of Okaewichi-yama, Japan.

Limited Express

The ubiquitous Japanese train shot, in fact it's the 'Limited Express', my 'weapon of choice' when it comes to transport here in Japan, Nagasaki, Japan.

Woori Nara Gogigui

While this may not be Gangnam-style, Korean Gogigui (BBQ meats cooked at your table) is one of my all time favourites, usually served with lettuce, kimchi and an assortment of sauces, washed down with cold Soju, good enough to put a smile on anyones face! Seoul, South Korea.

Travelled to Eastern Europe... arriving from Seoul, then travelled to/through; Istanbul (Turkey), Veliko Taravo (Bulgaria), Bucharest, Brasvo, Sighisoara, Sibiu (Romania), Budapest, Esztergom, Eger (Hungary), Prague (Czech Republic), Tirana (Albania), Skopje (Macedonia), Sofia, Plovdiv (Bulgaria), Istanbul (Turkey) and back home via Seoul, South Korea.

Galata Bridge

Strolling across the famous Galata Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey.



Patriarchal Cathedral

The medieval Patriarchal Cathedral in the fortress of Tsarevets in the "Village of Kings", Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.

Bucharest Evening

Late evening in downtown Bucharest, Romania.

Brasov Square

The lively square in tourist friendly Brasov, Romania.

Citadel Clock Tower

In the medieval Transylvanian town of Sighisora, Romania.

Sibiu Solstice

Locals share their atmospheric old town with a winter make-over ready for the production of a movie, Sibiu, Romania.

The Danube

Cruising down the Danube past the impressive Hungarian Parliament building in beautiful Budapest, Hungary.

Esztergom Streets

This small historical border town is particularly significant for Catholics with it's huge Bazilika, Esztergom, Hungary.




"Valley of Maidens"

In the famed wine growing region and spa town of Eger, you'll find the "Valley of Maidens" where you can sample and buy a variety of local wines at very reasonable prices, Eger, Hungary.

Spooky Clock Tower

A spooky gothic clock tower in Prague, Czech Republic.

Kruja Views

Nestled into the hills an hour north of Tirana is the spectacular village of Kruja where you'll find a historical castle, interesting bazaar and awesome views, Kruja, Albania.

St Nedelya Church

St Nedelya Church is a medieval Orthodox church dating back to the 10th century and a landmark in the centre of Sofia, Bulgaria.

Travelled to South Korea/Malaysia... arrived Seoul via KL, then travelled to/through Sokcho, Seoraksan, Samcheok, Gyeongju, Haeinsa, Busan, Jinju, Yulpo, Gwangju, and Seoul... flew home via KL...

Catching the Moment

Korean nun reviewing a captured moment on her camera, Insadong, Seoul, South Korea.

Sokcho Fishing Port

A plethora of Korean fishing boats taken late afternoon, Dongmyeong Port, Sokcho, South Korea.

Shilla Tumuli

An ancient Shilla burial mound (ie.Tumuli) in Gyeongju, South Korea.

Fishing Flotilla

Flotilla of fishing boats moored in Nampodong harbour, Busan, South Korea.

Mountain Dew Tea Festival

Korean musicians at the Hadong-gun Mountain Dew Tea Cultural Festival, Hadong-gun, South Korea.

Green Tea

Neatly planted rows of green tea grown at the famous Boseong plantation, South Korea.

Chungjangno Shopping District

Chungjangno is Gwangju's buzzy semi-pedestrianised shopping district, bursting at the seams with all manner of clothing shops, bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Very popular with young Korean's and tourists!