These decorative artwork are created from the recycled soju (Korean liquor) bottles. Isn't it great to see such items are reused and not thrown away?
Jeju Glass Castle, South Korea
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Monday, July 20, 2015
Recycled bottle fish
These decorative artwork are created from the recycled soju (Korean liquor) bottles. Isn't it great to see such items are reused and not thrown away?
Jeju Glass Castle, South Korea
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Saturday, July 11, 2015
Monday, July 1, 2013
Our World - Namsan Seoul Tower
We made our way to the Seoul Tower after visiting the Teddy Bear Museum. A high speed elevator took us up to the top of the tower and we were greeted by a magnificent panorama of the city.
My photos simply cannot do it justice to the beautiful views. I had a difficult time shooting through glass windows and trying to avoid as many reflections as possible. However, here are some of my best efforts.
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Monday, June 24, 2013
Our World - Jeju Glass Castle
As the name implies, this place is a fascinating theme park featuring over three hundred
and fifty items all made entirely of glass. These include the world’s very first all-glass
labyrinth, the world’s largest glass ball and largest glass diamond, a
glass stonewall, a mirror lake, multi-coloured instruments and a glass bridge. There are also glass art masterpieces by internationally famous artists from Italy, the Czech Republic, Japan, and more.
We had an enjoyable time here exploring all the lovely glass exhibits. It was fascinating to see how different coloured glass of different shapes and sizes were used to create lovely display of artworks. I love the vibrant colors in addition to the twists and turns of glass.
Some of the highlights of the exhibition include:
A glass beanstalk from “Jack and the Beanstalk” standing two-stories high in the museum’s exhibition hall.
The Glass Town which offers visitors a warm welcome. This stained glass exhibit depicts a calm rural place of Europe aglow with the setting sun.
a Magic Mirror Room where visitors can see one's own reflections. It was fun to observe yourself from different angles.
The Sea Story features aquatic life and incorporates more than 40 marine species and coral reefs.
Even small details are impressive like the colourful glass flowers with some greenery within the park.
Another unique artwork on display but I have no idea what it represents.
I have more photos coming soon so stay tuned!
Our World Tuesday
We had an enjoyable time here exploring all the lovely glass exhibits. It was fascinating to see how different coloured glass of different shapes and sizes were used to create lovely display of artworks. I love the vibrant colors in addition to the twists and turns of glass.
Some of the highlights of the exhibition include:
A glass beanstalk from “Jack and the Beanstalk” standing two-stories high in the museum’s exhibition hall.
The Glass Town which offers visitors a warm welcome. This stained glass exhibit depicts a calm rural place of Europe aglow with the setting sun.
a Magic Mirror Room where visitors can see one's own reflections. It was fun to observe yourself from different angles.
The Sea Story features aquatic life and incorporates more than 40 marine species and coral reefs.
Even small details are impressive like the colourful glass flowers with some greenery within the park.
Another unique artwork on display but I have no idea what it represents.
I have more photos coming soon so stay tuned!
Our World Tuesday
Monday, June 3, 2013
Our World - Seongsan Sunrise Peak
The Seongsan Ilchulbong, also known as Sunrise Peak is one of my favourite spots at Jeju island. If you're a fan of nature's many wonders, you'll definitely like being in this place. It offers some of the best hiking trails and great sight-seeing adventures.
A UNESCO world heritage site, it was formed through the eruption of a volcano 100,000 years ago and there is a huge crater at the top of Seongsan Ilchulbon.
The name Ilchulbong comes from its famous view of the sunrise but the views are equally impressive at any time of day.
There are plenty of great spots and vantage points along the way and I can see why it had become a favourite getaway for hikers, trekkers and nature lovers.
While the southeast and north sides are cliffs, the northwest side is a hill with grass that is connected to the Seongsan Village.
I can imagine how awesome the field would look like with bright yellow rapeseed flowers in full bloom during springtime.
This is about halfway up to Seongsan Ilchulbong. The view gets better the higher up you climb.
The Bear, one of the unique rock formations beside the trail
We passed yet another splendid view along the way and many came here to view the magnificent sunrise. Although we didn’t get to experience it, I can imagine how spectacular the sunrise would look from this vantage point.
I finally reached the highest point of Seongsan Ilchulbong after a strenuous 40 minutes hike but I couldn't stay long enough to enjoy the surrounding views. According to my research, the crater is about 600m in diameters and 90m high.
As it was getting dark, I hurriedly took one last shot before we made our way back.
A UNESCO world heritage site, it was formed through the eruption of a volcano 100,000 years ago and there is a huge crater at the top of Seongsan Ilchulbon.
The name Ilchulbong comes from its famous view of the sunrise but the views are equally impressive at any time of day.
There are plenty of great spots and vantage points along the way and I can see why it had become a favourite getaway for hikers, trekkers and nature lovers.
While the southeast and north sides are cliffs, the northwest side is a hill with grass that is connected to the Seongsan Village.
I can imagine how awesome the field would look like with bright yellow rapeseed flowers in full bloom during springtime.
This is about halfway up to Seongsan Ilchulbong. The view gets better the higher up you climb.
The Bear, one of the unique rock formations beside the trail
We passed yet another splendid view along the way and many came here to view the magnificent sunrise. Although we didn’t get to experience it, I can imagine how spectacular the sunrise would look from this vantage point.
I finally reached the highest point of Seongsan Ilchulbong after a strenuous 40 minutes hike but I couldn't stay long enough to enjoy the surrounding views. According to my research, the crater is about 600m in diameters and 90m high.
As it was getting dark, I hurriedly took one last shot before we made our way back.
Friday, May 24, 2013
PhotoHunt - Special Textures
A lovely hallway that welcome visitors at Seven Luck Casino in Millennium Seoul Hilton. All the lines, patterns and beautiful contrast of colours caught my attention. Each corner of the building has its own variety of special textures.
PhotoHunt
PhotoHunt
Monday, May 13, 2013
Our World - Tangerine farms in Jeju Island
One of the attractive features of Jeju Island is the sweet tangerines that I came across almost everywhere in the city.
The locals not only sell it as fruit but also have produced a wide variety of products which include orange flavoured chocolates, biscuits, perfumes and other culinary treats.
It was a beautiful autumn day when we visited the place and with tangerines in season, it’s hard to miss an orange farm tucked behind low stone walls, laden with thousands of oranges dancing in the wind. The oranges tasted sweet and sour, unlike the more bitter ones I experienced in Athens which are often used for making marmalade. It was fun to pick those tangerines and eat them fresh from the trees. :)
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It was a beautiful autumn day when we visited the place and with tangerines in season, it’s hard to miss an orange farm tucked behind low stone walls, laden with thousands of oranges dancing in the wind. The oranges tasted sweet and sour, unlike the more bitter ones I experienced in Athens which are often used for making marmalade. It was fun to pick those tangerines and eat them fresh from the trees. :)
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Our World - Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul
The largest of the ancient grand palaces in the South Korean capital, Gyeongbok Palace (Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven) is one of my favourite places to visit in Seoul. It is also one of the most historically significant sites in Korea. I find that the palace is very reminiscent of the Forbidden City in Beijing, although on a much smaller scale.
It was a beautiful start to autumn when we visited the area. Leaves began to change from green to other beautiful colours and the leaves covering the ground was a sight to behold.
Entering through one of the inner gateways, the palace takes you through a large square where you can see a fantastic view of the beautiful backdrop of National Folk Museum of Korea. We managed to visit the place too but I'll post them another time.
Within the complex, there are tons of ornate buildings with elaborate colored paintings signifying the royal power.
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According to my research, the palace was built in 1395 and destroyed twice during Japanese occupation and were later restored 250 years later with additional buildings and architectures. Even now a little scaffolding can be seen.
It's kind of interesting to walk around the palace grounds and imagine how the royal family used to live hundreds of years ago.
Most of the buildings in the palace are quite small but the palace grounds are quite large. I wish I remembered more in detail about this particular building, but there was way too much to be taking in all at once just being there.
Moving along, it's also quite common to see these miniature statues standing on top of historical Korean buildings. Each of them represents a different animal, supposedly portraying an old folk story!
Another impressive building not to be missed is Guenjeongjeon, the main throne hall of Gyeongbok Palace. This is where the King formally meets foreign envoys.
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It was a beautiful start to autumn when we visited the area. Leaves began to change from green to other beautiful colours and the leaves covering the ground was a sight to behold.
Entering through one of the inner gateways, the palace takes you through a large square where you can see a fantastic view of the beautiful backdrop of National Folk Museum of Korea. We managed to visit the place too but I'll post them another time.
Within the complex, there are tons of ornate buildings with elaborate colored paintings signifying the royal power.
IAccording to my research, the palace was built in 1395 and destroyed twice during Japanese occupation and were later restored 250 years later with additional buildings and architectures. Even now a little scaffolding can be seen.
It's kind of interesting to walk around the palace grounds and imagine how the royal family used to live hundreds of years ago.
Most of the buildings in the palace are quite small but the palace grounds are quite large. I wish I remembered more in detail about this particular building, but there was way too much to be taking in all at once just being there.
Moving along, it's also quite common to see these miniature statues standing on top of historical Korean buildings. Each of them represents a different animal, supposedly portraying an old folk story!
Another impressive building not to be missed is Guenjeongjeon, the main throne hall of Gyeongbok Palace. This is where the King formally meets foreign envoys.
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Skywatch - A peaceful evening
There is nothing more soothing than to enjoy a calm, serene evening at the end of a hectic day.
Seopjikoji Hill, Jeju Island
Skywatch Friday
Seopjikoji Hill, Jeju Island
Skywatch Friday
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