http://www.davidtann.net Been There, Done That, Do It Again! Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:07:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You actually expect me to write about the highlights and best things to see and do in Paris in 200 words or less? Better make it quick then...Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Musee d'Orsay, Musee du Louvre, Musee Picasso, Jardin de Luxembourg, Montmartre, Musee National d'Art Moderne, Notre Dame, rue ... http://www.davidtann.net/france/paris/ Before i begin my story, i need to warn you of the length of this review. This is simply because i've come to like this small and unique town located down south of Malaysia. Here it comes... The name Kluang derives from the Malay word 'keluang' which means a type of ... http://www.davidtann.net/malaysia/kluang/ Canberra is often described by Australians who haven't been there as a boring town, full of politicians, bureaucrats - and not much else. But those who go there find beautiful galleries and museums clustered around a lake and cupped in bushland. One of only two capital cities in the world that ... http://www.davidtann.net/australia/australia-canberra/ The crowded, colourful and unruly heart of India. Don't let your first impressions of Delhi stick like a sacred cow in a traffic jam: get behind the madcap façade and discover the inner peace of a city rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep with history and totally addictive to ... http://www.davidtann.net/india/newdelhi/ Overview OK, i'm going to keep this review short as i don't really enjoy Manchester. Located in the North West of England, Manchester has many claims to fame, it is widely acknowledged as being one of the first industrial power bases due to manufacturing in the city. More recently and over ... http://www.davidtann.net/england/manchester/ It's been almost 4 months since i last updated my blog. It's amazing to know we are a couple of days away from celebrating new year 2008. How time flies... My journey this year surprisingly is twice the distance of the previous year and expenses have skyrocketed. Nevertheless, 2007 has been ... http://www.davidtann.net/uncategorized/happy-new-year/ Overview Greenville is located in the Piedmont region of South Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area, commonly referred to as the Upstate, includes Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens and Cherokee counties and the cities of Anderson, Clemson, Greenville, Simpsonville, Greer and Spartanburg. Greenville is the third largest city ... http://www.davidtann.net/usa/greenville/ Overview: Washington is one of those places that holds an endless facination for many Americans. This time i went looking for the road less traveled and had a wonderful time finding it. Whether you have a week to spend or only a long weekend, there are an endless array of options ... http://www.davidtann.net/usa/washington/ Overview: Montreal is a truly unique and beautiful city. Experience the culture of France right here in North America. From great food to fun attractions, Montreal has something for everyone. Highlights: I found the city of Montreal to be unique and unlike any other city I have ever visited. During the day, you ... http://www.davidtann.net/canada/montreal/ Overview The ultimate way to arrive in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is by boat via the Baltic Sea. The approach is extraordinary. The Silja Line is a luxury passenger ferry that runs daily between Stockholm, Sweden, and Helsinki in both directions. Once you set foot in Finland, you’ll probably be ... http://www.davidtann.net/finland/helsinki/ Copenhagen (København) has a great number of positive attributes in its favor, including accessibility, size, cosmopolitanism, and friendliness, but my abiding memory is its simultaneously austere and approachable beauty. Consequently, I have provided this overview and a quartet of my personal favorites. Copenhagen is truly a wonderful place to visit. ... http://www.davidtann.net/denmark/copenhagen/ Please take note of my travel schedule for July and August. Please accept my apologies as I won't be able to respond to your emails/enquiries during this period of time. I will get back to you the soonest possible. For more destination reviews, please browse through www.davidtann.net Itinerary 24 July: Kuala ... http://www.davidtann.net/uncategorized/on-the-move/ Highlights: Macau is such a colorful place. It is full of arts, history, and sights. By day it reveals the Portuguese-inspired buildings as well as traces of Chinese heritage through its temples. I have learned to appreciate Macau through tourists' eyes during my most recent visit. The good Macanese meals are ... http://www.davidtann.net/china/macau/ Mainz impressed me. It is a big city, the capital of the Rhineland-Palatinate, yet has a small-town ambiance. It's a historical treasure house, especially with the Gutenberg Museum. Yet, with its numerous long-lasting festivals, it's definitely a party city as well. Highlights: Mainz has plenty of interesting things you should see, ... http://www.davidtann.net/germany/mainz/ London is the place where the historic past and the vibrant present come alive. A blend of history, ground-breaking architecture and culture has created an amazing and constantly evolving city.With countless museums, galleries and entertainment options throughout the city there has never been a better time to come and find ... http://www.davidtann.net/england/london/ The City of Kota Kinabalu, formerly known as Jesselton, is the capital of Sabah. Located on the west coast of “the Land Below the Wind”, under the watchful eye of majestic Mount Kinabalu, and on the fringes of the South China Sea, Kota Kinabalu is the bustling and colourful gateway ... http://www.davidtann.net/malaysia/kota-kinabalu/ Tokuyama was one of two cities (the other being Shinnanyo, Yamaguchi) that merged on April 21, 2003 to become Shunan, Yamaguchi. The city had a population of about 150,000 people. About 40 of these people are English teachers for both the JET program and various English schools. Its location along ... http://www.davidtann.net/japan/tokuyama/ HAPPY BIRTHDAY Today is my birthday and I just turned 31. I wish to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for visiting my website and leaving your kind and nasty comments :-). Another year gone and another to come. This travelogue will go on ... http://www.davidtann.net/uncategorized/happy-birthday/ Beautiful, breathtaking Hangzhou is the capital and pride of the Zhejiang Province. Being one of the seven Chinese ancient capitals, not only is the history and culture of this legendary city prominent, but its scenic landscapes and serene beauty will leave tourists in complete awe and wonder. Highlights: West Lake The one ... http://www.davidtann.net/china/hangzhou/ Suzhou...Land of beautiful classical gardens. Capital of the famed Gusu silk. Venice of the East. I suppose Suzhou is lovely in every way. It offers the modernity of a contemporary city minus the hustle and bustle of a busy metropolitan life. Being in Suzhou is being able to relax, unwind, ... http://www.davidtann.net/china/suzhou/ Frankfurt, the fifth largest city in Germany, is not the most exciting city (to me, Berlin holds that title). However, its prominence as an important financial, communications, and transportation hub means that I have stopped by for a few times, in hourly or daily increments. Highlights: Main Tower: This is a ... http://www.davidtann.net/germany/frankfurt/ HAT YAI (Hadyai), the transport axis of the region, is a concrete mess, but attracts a million tourists a year, nearly all of them Malaysians who nip across the border to shop and "get laid". It's only 50km from the border with Malaysia, and you can get to many destinations ... http://www.davidtann.net/thailand/hatyai/ Rome is one of the most spectacular cities I've visited. Historic, romantic, beautiful, confronting and electric all the same time. There is so much to do and see in Rome. Here are a few well known and great places to visit... 1. Spanish Steps 2. Trevi Fountain 3. Pantheon 4. Colosseum 5. Vatican City 6. Roman ... http://www.davidtann.net/italy/rome/ Banbury is the main town serving North Oxfordshire. It is a very small town with a population of approx. 40,000 people and is twinned with Ermont in France and Hennef in Germany. The M40 highway which connected to Banbury in 1990, now provides easy access to London, Birmingham and the ... http://www.davidtann.net/england/banbury/ A visitor's first stops in Beijing should surely be the famous Forbidden City which houses the country's most ancient and well-preserved buildings, the 2,000-year-old Great Wall of China (just to the north of the city), and Tiananmen Square. But China's capital city is surprisingly modern as well. Skyscrapers rub up ... http://www.davidtann.net/china/beijing/ Thailand's capital is an exciting and frenetic city, home to more than seven million people, endless traffic, choking pollution and 24-hour entertainment. But for those that linger, it gets under your skin - you'll never get bored. It's exotic, it's unique and it's fun. It's Thailand. Highlights: I've been to Bangkok ... http://www.davidtann.net/thailand/bangkok/ This week, we'll look at Hong Kong, my top ten destination of all time. Hong Kong bustles 24/7! And no matter what time of day it is, Hong Kongers or Hong Kis (as i always call them) are always out and about, engaging in the city’s favorite pastimes of shopping ... http://www.davidtann.net/hongkong/hongkong/ Good Day Mate! Sydney has seemingly surpassed Melbourne as the showcase city of Australia (although there may be plenty of arguments against such a statement from pro-Melbourne folks). Sydney used to be my second home back in those days when i was a university student. I got sick and tired ... http://www.davidtann.net/australia/sydney/ Punapi Gatre (means how are you in Balinese). This page is a special tribute to all the friendly Balinese friends i met during my recent trip in May 2005. Also a big shout out to my friends from UK whom i met in Bali; Benny Forte (Ireland), Gavin Taylor (England) ... http://www.davidtann.net/indonesia/bali/ Mina-san, konnichiwa. This week our destination is none other than the most expensive city in the world, Tokyo. You could explore Tokyo for weeks, but for me, I usually get a bit tired after 4 or 5 days. Maybe because i spent most of my time working in Tokyo. If ... http://www.davidtann.net/japan/tokyo/