WHAT A BIG WORLD!!

Devil Protecting Runa Guest House

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:40 +0900

An impressive artwork done by Pakir (Artist and Owner of Rumar Pakir guest house).

Seminyak Beach

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:30 +0900

Seminyak beach is more quiet than Kuta beach. Do not rent surfboard at Kuta beach, they rip you off.

Wayan Family

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:21 +0900

Wayan family and guests at Runa Guest House. They all look so happy and enjoying their life altogether, Sidemen, Bali.

Cockfighting in Bali

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:18 +0900

Cockfighting is very popular gambling among Bali men.

On the Way to Sidemen

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:13 +0900

Another Group photo on the way to Sidemen, Wayan's home village, Bali

Sunset from Rumah Pakir

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:05 +0900

Typical sunset scene from Rumah Pakir Guest House, Ubud, Bali. This images is created with HDR.

Bali Handcrafts

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:02 +0900

Bali's Handcrafts are excellent quality, Ubud, Bali

Runa Guest House

Thu, 14 May 2009 09:05 +0900

This is the biggest reason we stayed a month in Bali. One of the best guest house ever stayed on our trip.

So-called Soft Mohawk

Thu, 14 May 2009 08:58 +0900

Is this hair style still popular???

Tegallantang Rice Terrace

Thu, 14 May 2009 08:51 +0900

This kind of landscape can only be seen in few Asian countries..., Bali, Indonesia

Bali Hindu

Thu, 14 May 2009 08:47 +0900

There are some kind of Bali-Hindu ceremonies going on everyday, Bali, Indonesia

Bakuso

Thu, 14 May 2009 08:31 +0900

Motorbike vendor selling Bakuso (meatball soup) on the street, Bali, Indonesia

Mother Temple of Besakih

Thu, 14 May 2009 07:58 +0900

Mother Temple of Besakih, Balinese people often visit this temple to receive blessings, Bali, Indonesia.

Throwing a Kids Birthday Party

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:08 +0900

Well, typical kid's birthday party scene from Singapore. Nearly all parents involved in this kind of events at least several times of a year. Treasure every moment with your kids.

Chinatown

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:34 +0900

Chinatown in central Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is a popular shopping district for tourists.

Chinese New Year Parade

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:28 +0900

The Chinese New Year Parade in downtown Hat Yai, Thailand.

Chinese New Year

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:26 +0900

Fire crackers were exploding during celebrations for the Chinese New Year in Hat Yai, Thailand. Well, it was 8 o'clock Monday morning...

Away from Everything

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:58 +0900

A private beach owned by Aow Leuk families. It's just away from everything, Koh Tao, Thailand.

Want to Come Back Soon

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:56 +0900

Aow Leuk II cottage in Koh Tao, Thailand. Definitely the cottage we need to be back again.

A Short Stop

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:55 +0900

Stopping in Myanmar only for a few hours to get Thai visa extension. Local people at the boarder town usually tries to rip you off but not the case here in Tachileik, Myanmar. Would like to travel around the country next time we have a chance to come back.

パーイ(Pai）の宿

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:51 +0900

パーイでお世話になった「Snowman」というバンガロースタイルの宿です。ご主人ののぶさんと奥さんのターイさんにとても心温まるもてなしをしてもらい、和やかな日々を過ごさせてもらいました。場所は町からパーイ温泉に向かう途中にあるMae Yen Houseとある看板を右に入った突き当たりにあります。町から約１．５ｋｍの距離、Mae Yen Temple「ワット・メーイェン」の近くです。

Hot Vacation Spot

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:49 +0900

Pai is becoming hot weekend getaways among young Thai tourists, Pai, Thailand.

Onsen in Pai Style

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:48 +0900

Refreshing with Pai hot spring in the river...but the best onsen is still in Japan.

Favorite Noodle Shop

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:45 +0900

This is my favorite noodle shop in Thailand. The owner has a passion to serve the best noodles to customers, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Pray

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:43 +0900

Even young Thai people often pray at the temple occasionally, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The King of Thailand

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:23 +0900

The king of Thailand is respected among Thai people. The pictures of kings are everywhere in Thailand, Chiang Rai, Thailand.

I am Home!!

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:13 +0900

The tree house are built 15m above the ground so this is how you get home from the nearest mountain, Huay Say, Laos.

The House with a View

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:11 +0900

Waking up and see this view from the tree house near Huay Say, Laos.

Gibbon Experience

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:09 +0900

One of the best tour activities we have ever had on this trip. Staying in a tree house in the jungle near Huay Say, Laos.

A Happy New Year from Laos

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:07 +0900

Lantarn baloons are flying everywhere to celebrate the new year, Luang Prabang, Laos.

Making Rice Crackers

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:06 +0900

Making rice crackers on the street, Luang Prabang, Laos.

Have a Beer and Try!!

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:05 +0900

Buy a bottle of beer Lao and try this swing jump to the river, Vang Vieng, Laos.

A Japanese Juggling Performer

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:21 +0900

A Japanese juggling performer at Khao San Road. He is dedicating his life being a juggler, Bangkok, Thailand.

International Street Performance Show

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:21 +0900

Look who's in it?!! Most of the performers were invited from Japan but the quality of performances were..., Bangkok, Thailand.

Good Night and Safe...

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:21 +0900

Khao San Road is always packed with foreign travelers...it's the backpacker's mecca and chaos, Bangkok, Thailand.

Angkor Wat at Night

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:21 +0900

Angkor Wat at Night.

Sunset at Phnom Bakheng

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:21 +0900

Sunset at Phnom Bakheng, the most popular view point around the Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Reflection of Ankor Wat in Pond

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:21 +0900

Reflection of Ankor Wat in Pond, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Ta Prohm Tree

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:21 +0900

Ta Prohm famous jungle tree, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:21 +0900

Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Dance at Royal Palace

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:21 +0900

Hundreds of young Cambodian dances to pop music in front of the royal palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The Best Way to Feel Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:21 +0900

バイタクに乗ってベトナムの風を感じる。ベトナムのホーチミンにて。

Chuy

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:13 +0900

Chuyはベトナム語で注意。リゾート気分で来たニャチャンでは寒くて海にも入れず。

Japanese Bridge

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:08 +0900

Two lady on the boats were modeling in front of the bridge. They asked me a tip being in the photo, Hoi An, Vietnam.

The Royal Palace

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:59 +0900

The only sightseeing spot in Hue, Vietnam but my bicycle got a flat tire and I couldn't see the palace.

Vietnamese Merchant

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:12 +0900

A typical Vietnamese women merchant are selling their merchandise with carrying pole, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Water Puppet Show

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:06 +0900

The Water Puppet Show in Hanoi. In Ly dynasty times, it was played at the pond or rice field after harvest, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Skyscrapers at Chinese Boader

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:39 +0900

Buildings are everywhere even in rural city of China. Here in Nangning (南寧) has no different from other cities like Shanghai skyscrapers. We enjoyed the night at food vendor's street with very kind man. It was one of the best memories of China.

Be careful to the local people who deal with tourism.

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:31 +0900

What a jerk...a guy lied us to drag to his hostel (a bus stop 70km before our destination). Another guy left us in the middle of nowhere at the boat trip. Bad memories will always turn into jokes..., Yangshuo (陽朔), China.

Rock Mountains and the Old Town

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:19 +0900

One of the most famous tourist place in China, Yangshuo (陽朔) is surrounded by rock mountains and very scenic and quiet place here.

Salmon Sushi Potato Chips

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:11 +0900

Have you seen this in Japan? It came with wasabi powder!!, Yangshuo, China.

Lao Jie

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:05 +0900

A street corner of Lao Jie （老街）at night, Guanzhou, China

Eating in Guanzhou

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:01 +0900

食在広州, 食は広州に在り, Eating in Guanzhou. The world-famous dim sum can be found here, Guanzhou, China.

Along the Mountain Path

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:46 +0900

Local people carry heavy load of food and drinks to the top...I wonder how much they can make with this tough job, Huangshan, China.

Clouds and Rocks

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:42 +0900

A combination of mountain rocks and the clouds make a frequent subject of traditional chinese paintings, Huangshan, China.

Huangshan Mountains

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:35 +0900

The most famous mountain in China, Huangshan （黄山）is the most loveliest mountain and spectacular view (if the weather is nice).

In a Tiny Sphere

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

Amazing five motorcycles in a tiny steel cage ball!, Shanghai, China.

Shanghai Acrobatics

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

All the performers are maybe in teens but they are well-trained and pursue for the perfection, Shanghai, China.

Yungang Grottoes

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

Yungang Grottoes (雲崗石窟) is one of the most famous rock-cut architecture in China and built about 1500 years ago, Datong, China.

Temple at Dusk

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

The temple is situated at the center of Datong city, Beijing.

The Great Wall

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

The most visited site of the Great Wall of China. It was so cold and snowing in Badaling, near Beijing.

Bird's Nest

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

Still charging 100 yuan to enter the gate of the stadium, Beijing, China.

Mao Zedong and Banzai China

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

Famous as national symbol of China, Tiananmen, Beijing

Standing Still

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

No smiles, no move..., Beijing, China.

Terraced Pond and Tibetan Temple

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

Tibetan monks are very good at finding a place to live, Huanglong (黄龍), China.

Five Colored Pond

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

The Five Colored Pond at the altitude of 3600m is just amazing, Huanglong (黄龍), China.

Pearl Waterfall

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

The pearl shoal waterfall is one of the best site and shows us spectacular curtain of fall in Jiuzhaigou (九寨沟), China.

Jiuzhaigou

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

Breath-taking scenery of Jiuzhaigou (九寨沟) at the Five Flower Lake (五花海), China.

Giant Buddha

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

Leshan Giant Budda is the biggest carved stone Buddha in the world at 71m high, Leshan, China.

Dao Xiao Mien

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

Knife-shaved noodles (刀削面) are shaving strips of dough and flying into a boiling pot of water, Leshan, China.

Enjoy Drinking

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

Hope I can enjoy drinking like this guy, LeShan, China.

Lazy Panda

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:58 +0900

Sleeping in well-balanced position, Chengdu Panda Base, China.

Panda Bear

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:54 +0900

It looks like someone is wearing panda bear costume, Chengdu Panda Base, China.

Sim's Cozy Garden Hostel

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:20 +0900

One of the very best hostel we've come across in our trip. The owners completely know what backpackers want in Chendu, China.

Terra Cotta Warriors

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:50 +0900

Terra Cotta warriors and horses are one of the biggest find of all times near Xian, China.

Split Baby Pants

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:46 +0900

Split baby pants of China...looks cold in Lanzhou, China.

Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:39 +0900

This is the noodle I've been looking for more than 1 year!! Hmm...it tasted OK, Lanzhou, China.

Hunza Man

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:35 +0900

He lives in the mountain. He is such a small guy but he had such a big heart of caring people in Hunza (karimabad), Pakistan.

Hunza Valley

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:32 +0900

No need to explain this view...the Baltit fort and the valley, Hunza (Karimabad), Pakistan.

Kids and Goat

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:29 +0900

Kids running away from goats in Hunza (Karimabad), Pakistan.

Hunza

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:22 +0900

Hunza is still surprisingly peaceful place to stay, Karimabad, Pakistan.

Badshahi Mosque

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:19 +0900

A guide who became friends with us showed this mosque for free. We were amazed at the sound effects of the mosque in Lahore, Pakistan.

Pakistani Men

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:14 +0900

They seldom see the tourist like us, too!! They kept shooting photos of us with their mobile phone in Lahore, Pakistan.

Pakistani Kids

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:12 +0900

They seldom see the tourist like us and kept following us whole day long in Lahore, Pakistan.

Lowering of the flags

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:06 +0900

Everyday at Wagah, boarder of India and Pakistan, there is a ceremony of closing the gate. This is pure entertainment despite the tension between two countries.

Golden Temple at Night

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:59 +0900

The temple is beautifully illuminated at night in Amritsar, India.

Everything is Free

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:54 +0900

Everything is free at the Golden Temple...free stay and free meals, Amritsar, India.

Golden Temple

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:50 +0900

Golden Temple and a Sikh prayer in Amritsar, India.

Tibetan Monks and Momo Cafe

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:43 +0900

Our favorite cafe in Dhalamsala. BTW, Tibetan monks seems to train a lot. They all look muscular.

Dhalamsala

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:37 +0900

Dhalamsala is one of my favorite town I've ever visited. So peaceful.

Dalai Lama

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:35 +0900

We were very lucky to hear Dalai Lama's teaching in Dhalamsala, India. Loved his smile.

Ashram

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:32 +0900

Yoga ashram in Rishkesh. Yoga is so tied to Hindu spiritually, Rishkesh, India.

Holding hands

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:28 +0900

Holding hands among Indian men is an expression of friendship, Rishkesh, India.

Feel the Wind

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:23 +0900

Opening the door of the train, lay down on the floor, you can do anything in Indian train, on the way to Rishkesh, India.

Sarangot Viewpoint

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:10 +0900

1-hour bumpy motorcycle ride didn't help us see the Himalayan view but it certainly was worth it, Sarangot near Pokhara, Nepal.

Cobra Show

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:05 +0900

Small village people closed down the road and our bus has stuck for 6 hours on the way to Pokhara, Nepal. Someone needed to entertain us.

Boys in the Mountain

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:58 +0900

Nepali boys were laying down on the hill and talking, Nagarkot, Nepal.

Clouds Moving

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:46 +0900

Never get bored of looking at clouds moving a whole day long, Nagarkot, Nepal.

The Same Price

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:39 +0900

Paid the same price for sitting on the roof of the bus...of course, we sat on the top, on the way to Nagarkot, Nepal.

Stupa

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:36 +0900

Tibetan stupa painted with the eyes of the omnipresent god at Swayambhu Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal.