Category: Off Beaten Track

Heard this story on the radio the other night. A bus full of passengers was travelling along the mountainside. It stopped, and a couple were the only people who...

Another April Fool’s Day. Today also happens to be the first anniversary of the death of the Hong Kong superstar Leslie Cheung. So, a mischievous day for ...

Read a story about a little girl who, due to an accident, lost sight in one eye. Furthermore, in order to save the eyeball, a big scar was left behind in the ey...

Spent a couple of days on Genting Highlands (in Malaysia) over the weekend, and had a chance to “learn to fly” at one of the attractions called Sky ...

I just received a phone call from my credit card company and was informed that this card has been selected for a promotional program, with certain benefits if I...

According to a recent survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Melbourne is once again one of the most livable cities in the world. But, rather surprisingly, ...

All of a sudden, there seems to be increasing interest in Mars. Firstly there was the failed UK attempt – the Beagle 2 who had the last rites administered...

Had a chance to chat with a colleague from China a few days ago about the local customs during Chinese New Year in his home town. It seems that many of the thin...

Just read an article Why digital cameras = better photographers which argues that digital cameras lead to better photographers. Incidentally I don’t perso...