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Medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes

admin — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:29:28 +0000

It is a fantastic place and no wonder that it has been declared a World Heritage Site.

There are so many details and all photographers will like the authenticity of the city. Of course there are many tourist but there are still a lot of unexplored back alleys with nice restaurants and little shops.

Palladium Hotel

admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:03:55 +0000

The Palladium hotel is situated right on the blue flag awarded beach of Kallithea. It was a pleasure to stay there and I would recommend it to everyone who looks for more comfort and service during holidays.

The hotel has a very large pool area and in addition a private beach.

This time we wanted to stay closer to Rhodes City, that was one point why we chose this hotel. By car it’s only 20 minutes away from “down town” Rhodes. The famous thermes of Kallithea are also nearby.

Angsana Bintan, Indonesia

admin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:05:44 +0000

Nestled on the white sandy shores of picturesque Tanjung Said Bay, Indonesia, Angsana Bintan enjoys panoramic views of the sparkling South China Sea and is surrounded by lush tropical greenery.

The perfect choice for a tropical getaway, this tranquil island escapade is located just 45 minutes away from Singapore via high- speed catamaran.

Bintan Island, Indonesia at EveryTrail

Life, Singapore

admin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:20:17 +0000

Random pictures about the life and people in Singapore.

Marina Bay Sands Skypark

admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:07:35 +0000

The SkyPark is open to the public and from there you have a 360 degrees view of Singapore. Unfortunately the infinity pool is for hotel guests only.

However the rooms are not that expensive as you might think. A night in a double room is about 240 euros.

I’m sorry for some shaky pictures but I had to share the tripod with my sister

Marina Bay Sands

admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:09:44 +0000

The Marina Bay Sands is a luxury hotel with 2500 rooms and suites. It includes a SkyPark at the top of the three towers with an 150 meter infinity swimming pool, the world’s largest outdoor pool at 200-meter height. Nearby is the ArtScience Museum.

It is one of the most complex structure ever built with distinctive sloping towers as steep as 26 degrees by internationally acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie. If you are interested watch the 10 minute video of Moshe Safdie which was part of the competition submission to the government of Singapore.

Sentosa Island

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:15:56 +0000

Sentosa island is a nice and entertaining island in the south of Singapore. There are many attractions, hotels, the Universal Studios, a Insect Kingdom, a Butterfly Park and many more…You should reserve one or two days if you have time.

We went there by Cable Car and started our trip from the top of Mount Faber. It takes longer than by car but the view is worth the time.

If you like taking macros of insects and butterflies you should go to the Insect Kingdom and the Butterfly park.

Many beaches and bars make it easy to relax after a busy city day. You can go for a swim and enjoy a cocktail in the Cafe del Mar. It’s really a nice spot.

Sentosa Island Trip, Singapore at EveryTrail

Clarke Quay by Night, part 2

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:05:31 +0000

This time I went just for the sake of taking good night pictures. With my tripod, a camera and a lot of time I made these pictures. Exposure times were always in the range of 30 seconds.

Jurong Bird Park

admin — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:04:18 +0000

A nice one day trip is visiting the Jurong Bird Park. It is a kind of zoo but only for birds. It’s the world’s largest area of it’s kind with more than 8000 birds, representing more than 600 species.

There are large walkthough aviaries with waterfalls where you can see the birds in their natural environment. The African Waterfall Aviary is the world’s tallest man-made waterfall. The water plunges 30 meters over a natural cliff.

The variety is big, as you can walk the Fuji Hawk Walk, see the African Grassland, the Flamingo Lake, the Pelican Cove, Southeast Asian Birds or the Hornbills and Toucans.

Jurong Bird Park, Singapore at EveryTrail

China Town, Singapore

admin — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:35:44 +0000

This area is one of the leading tourist destinations. Walking down the streets gives you an impression of the culture, the food and the tradition of Chinese people. The Architecture mixes various elements of Baroque and Victorian styles which are very colorfully decorated in February due to the Chinese New Year.

In between the temples and parks are restaurants, shops, and various street-stalls that sell trinkets related to Chinese culture.

If you are nearby make sure to visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. There are many ceremonies you can attend and in the upper floor is a very nice library and cafe where you can read in a vast amount of books on special topics like Buddhism, religion, meditation and general Chinese culture.

China Town Walk, Singapore at EveryTrail