Cappadocia is a region in central Turkey, famous for its beautiful rock formations. One method of experiencing the amazing natural landscape is from the sky. Flying over the landscape, up up away on a balloon! Exactly the same way in the animated cartoon UP. The experience starts early, way before the sun rises. Get ready … More Up, Up, Away with the Balloon in Cappadocia, Turkey : Travel Ideas
3 sisters marrying into 3 branches of descendants of the Yelu family, who are destined to fight for the throne of Liao kingdom. Xiao Hunian, Xiao Wuguli, Xiao Yanyan – each sister very different in temperament with challenges & encounters of their own. The fast-paced story follows through with the 3 daughters being married off … More Legend of Xiao Chuo (2020) 燕云台 : C Drama Series Review
Nursery rhymes are easy to help children to learn new languages & even habits. This children’s song is one that is learnt at school for every young Malaysian. Lyric Bangun pagi gosok gigi (Wake up morning brush teeth) Cuci muka pakai baju (Wash face wear clothes) Makan roti minum susu (Eat bread drink milk) Pergi … More Bangun Pagi, Nursery Rhymes Tunes
Chubu region in Japan is right in the middle, providing very nice trails for walking adventures as these are surrounded by the backbone of mountainous areas of Japan. Accessing via Nagoya is easy, and Nagoya is a great base for side trips. Walks along Chubu region can be quite different with diverse panoramic views along … More “Subaru” Star-Trailing along Chubu Region in Shiragawa-go and Kiso Valley : Travel Ideas
There are 3 versions of Anak Ayam – the 1962 version, the children’s version and a newer version by Too Phat rapping! Sharing a simple arrangement of piano sheet on the children’s version that we used to sing along with. Please note the music sheet is personally arranged & shared for educational & personal entertainment … More Anak Ayam, Malay traditional tunes
Nirvana In Fire I has many great songs, which are great on its original form and even better in instrumental ensemble. One of the theme songs, Aging of a Beauty, is sung by Liu Tao the actress portraying Mu Nihuang. And boy, the song is so appropriate of her circumstances. The lyrics are beautiful … More Aging of a Beauty 红颜旧, Nirvana In Fire I (2015) 琅琊榜 : Theme Song
Nirvana in Fire (NIF) is an intense series, seemingly slow at first but every little scene builds up towards the main storyline. The story revolves around family ties, loyalty, manipulation, revenge & virtues of individuals in handling these aspects. In an army’s expedition more than a decade ago, Lin Shu lost his whole family … More Nirvana In Fire I (2015) 琅琊榜 : C Drama Series Review
Princess Silver is mainly a love story, with the key themes that sincerity & honest communication ultimately conquers love. The story follows Princess Rong Le/ Man Yao, when she departs Qi country under her brother Rong Qi’s instruction to marry the 7th Prince of Northern Lin country Zhong Zheng Wuyou as a peace treaty between … More Princess Silver (2019) 白发王妃 : C Drama Series Review
The novels – The Legend of Condor Heroes 射雕英雄传 & Return of Condor Heroes 神雕侠侣 by Jinyong, have been adapted into numerous tv series and even translated into various languages. A cult of their own, the stories are riveting with exciting adventures and morality. The Legend of Condor Heroes focuses on Guo Jing and Yang … More Condor Heroes – A Legend on its own
Land-locked next to the 2 giants – Russia & China, Mongolia bears the strength of generations of warriors able to stand up proudly to the neighbours’ threats. The extreme climate gives rise to beautiful landscape with brilliantly blue sky during the day & brightly lit sky with stars with cold breeze. The sunsets are like … More Mongolia, Land of the Great Khans and Condor Heroes … : Travel Ideas
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