Tag: nature

Exploring the Rivers

Visits from family or friends are always special and obviously also include a fair bit of sightseeing. Whereas we visit the major sights each time, we also try to keep it interesting for ourselves and come up with some new discoveries. That’s why, for the recent visit of my partner’s […]
Off the beaten track

The following is a story of great adventure, new discoveries and strange encounters … at least as much as you can expect in nowadays Singapore ;-). On this Saturday afternoon we set off to discover the far west of Singapore, a region until now completely unknown to me. We started […]
Dolce Vita in Down Under

G’day to my blog post about a six day trip to West Australia in early September 2014. It was a very ‘sensual’ trip, literally covering all senses: beautiful landscapes for the eyes, radio music for the ears, wonderfully cooked food to smell, wine to taste, and alternatingly wind and sun […]

Coastal highlights

Having chosen early spring (beginning of September 2014) for our trip to West Australia meant oftentimes quickly changing weather conditions. Whilst I experienced that lacking sun may cause pictures of coast lines look dull, I remembered an article in one of my photo magazines at home, recommending to shoot such […]
Birds, birds, birds

Soon, it will be three years that I have lived in Singapore and, fortunately, there are still a few sights and attractions that I have not yet (or not yet enough!) seen. From time to time, especially in order to avoid too much routine, I try to review my imaginary […]
Surprise! It’s Langkawi.

In April 2014 the long Easter weekend and my partner’s birthday came together and made an excellent recipe for a surprise getaway. I had secretly organized flight tickets, a rental car and three nights in a hotel in beautiful Langkawi. And we both packed our bags and left very excited… […]

Back to the roots

After two years abroad we finally made it back to our families for this Christmas 2013. The week in Berne and Liechtenstein was packed with festive lunches and dinners with family and friends. We very much enjoyed to spend time with our loved ones …. and to breath fresh and […]
Sunrise at Mount Bromo

Sometimes it is good to leave the city life behind and indulge in some nature and outdoor activities. That’s why in August 2012, I spent a weekend with friends in East Java. On our program was a volcano (yes, again… there are so many!), Mount Bromo. It is beautifully situated […]
Pulau Ubin or Back to Nature

7am on a Sunday morning, I find it hard to get up! It is however one of the most rewarding things to do. Especially if heading to Pulau Ubin. This small island is a mere 10 minutes off from Singapore but feels like very far away… laid-back village life reminiscent […]