Third time Hawaii

Welcome to Taiwan (Part 1)

Not too much to show for this short 4D3N getaway based out of Taipei in Feb, 'less I want to make this a food post. Nevertheless, it was really enjoyable: great(and reasonably-priced) food, excellent customer service, easy to get around, and cool weather. We'll be back in Nov for part two!

Golden Waterfall near Jiufen

Relaxing Farmstay at Perth

Relaxing family trip (+ Terence & family) in Spring (November) at Perth,  we spent 3 nights at the Settler's Rest Farmstay (the highlight), and 3 nights at Perth City. 

Not many travel photos to show for, but tons of the activities there, which will give us beautiful memories for years to come. Our princess had a blast: running around in wide-open spaces, the experience with the animals (petting, feeding, chasing, collecting eggs), playing with the older kids, plucking and eating strawberries, and all the ice-creams and chocolates that she got to indulge in.

Good company, good climate, a daughter beaming with happiness... what more can a father ask for?

Team bonding at Koh Samui

Gorgeous Villa, cool beach-vibes, great fun with colleagues - 'nuff said!

Fantastic Tropical Island atmosphere

Koh Phangan in the distance

Stylish decor and pool - Thanks Boss

Julley Ladakh!

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Spectacular flight over the Himalayan Kingdom of Ladakh

                                      

Closeup of the Snow Mountain Ranges

                                      

City as seen from Leh Palace

River flowing with history - The Indus

Donkeys and cows grazing on pasture

Long & perilous drives through the mountains

Double humped Bactrian Camels ready for riding on the Dunes

Sunset over the remote Nubra Valley

Tso Kiagar - Prelude to Tso Moriri

Korzok - Village at the edge of civilization

Picture of Peace and Tranquility

Cultivation at 4595m above sea level

Sacred lake to the Ladakhis

The Famous Pangong Tso, shared between India & Tibet

Blue in all its different shades

A fitting end to a Beautiful Journey

Family getaway in Central Vietnam

Our first trip out as a family, Daddy, Mummy & Chloe, it was a splendid long weekend. Besides chilling out at the beautifully located and designed InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsular resort, we managed to have a couple of adventures venturing out to Hoi An and Hue as well. With the exception of a few minor incidents, I thought Baby, Mummy and I had a good time bonding. Happy Days! Now time to think of how to put that Ambassador membership to better use... 

 Beautiful Da Nang InterContinental Resort

Hoi An old town buildings

 Hoi An riverside scene by day

 Hoi An riverside scene by night

 Part of the Imperial City at Hue

 Picturesque Central Vietnam countryside

Mountains and waterscapes abound

Adventure at Hawai'i, the Big Island

Our second club experience, Big Island really is BIG on activities. Having relaxing massages in an Oceanside Hale at the Fairmont, brilliant driving and hiking at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, horse-riding in Waipio Valley, catching the sunset and stargazing at Mauna Kea, and more! - there really is a lot for anyone to look forward to, especially the adventure seekers... gotta work towards next year's now, there's this sunrise at Haleakala that I still need to check off my list!

 Akaka Falls

Sunset at Mauna Kea Summit

 Waipio Valley Lookout

Scenery in the Valley itself

Kilauea Iki Hike

Where the lava 'ate' the road

 Halema'uma'u Crater by Day

  Halema'uma'u Crater by Night

Oceanside Hales at the Fairmont Orchid

Our l'il princess' first trip out

Short family trip out to Phuket island - Not much exploring given it's Chloe's first overseas vacation, just chillin' at the Renaissance and an occasional saunter along the peaceful Mai Khao Beach. It's just me and the three most precious women in my life- Mummy, Wifey and Baby... Baby, daddy's gonna show you the world for as long as you still want me to...

Beautiful Mai Khao Beach

Same peaceful spot at dusk

Showing baby how beautiful the world is

Valley Isle Maui

Our first Club experience: Maui - Dramatic coastlines, beaches aplenty, hidden waterfalls and green valleys, not too bad for a company paid trip at all! Highlights include 3 nights at the Ritz Kapalua, the 'Road to Hana' drive, the Pipiwai Trail and the dophin/whale watching cruise. (Saw my first whale) Only missed out the Haleakala Sunrise experience; if we're ever back, this will be on our must-do list. Time to work harder for the next club...

DT Fleming Beach at the Ritz 

Upper Waikani falls - a.k.a. 'Three Bears' 

Iao Needle at Misty Iao Valley

 View of Maui from whale/dophin-watching Cruise to Lanaii

Pa'iloa black sand baeach at Wai'anapanapa State Park

Chilling at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua