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2026LON Part 7: Hyde Park Cnr, Buckingham Palace, Green Park, St. Paul’s, Guildhall, Wallace Collection (& More)

Posted on August 29, 2026 by lui_gough

In this final installment of my week in London earlier this year, I look at some of the other places I visited – some of which were definitely must-see places, while others are more of a “well, at least I … Continue reading →

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2026LON Part 6: Docklands, London Stadium, Holland Park, British Museum, Leake St, Brixton/Borough Market (& More)

Posted on August 16, 2026 by lui_gough

With just seven days to tour London on my own on my recent work trip, this post will look at a few more places that I visited. Unfortunately, many of the places I visited turned out to be museums where … Continue reading →

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2026LON Part 5: Piccadilly Circus, Whitehall, Westminster and Greenwich

Posted on August 8, 2026 by lui_gough

Seven days to myself in London, just what did I get up to? This post follows on from the last, as I finished up in Chinatown, headed to more nearby points of interest. Piccadilly Circus Having done a lap of … Continue reading →

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2026LON Part 4: Natural History Museum, The National Gallery, Royal Albert Hall, Chinatown & More

Posted on August 2, 2026 by lui_gough

Welcome back to the fourth part of the series which looks at my one week in London earlier this year. In this post, I’m continuing on my quest as a tourist to make the most of the time I have, … Continue reading →

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2026LON Part 3: Harrods, Hyde Park, Marble Arch, Albert Bridge, Battersea Park, Abbey Road & More

Posted on July 12, 2026 by lui_gough

Earlier this year, I was fortunate enough to visit London on a work trip. In the last part, I visited a few of the free observation decks around London. This time, I’ll be focusing on things I spotted in my … Continue reading →

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Visited: Vivid Sydney 2026 “Lights, Music, Mind & Food” (22 May – 13 Jun)

Posted on June 13, 2026 by lui_gough

Another reason why I decided to take some leave, aside from my visit to ElectroneX, was to take some time to enjoy Vivid Sydney. This festival of lights runs from 6pm to 11pm every night, this year from 22nd May … Continue reading →

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2026LON Part 2: Different Perspectives – In Search of a View

Posted on June 11, 2026 by lui_gough

This week has been a rare luxury in terms of taking leave for ElectroneX, having a King’s Birthday long weekend and taking a few more days of annual leave to recover and get a few things done. I guess that’s … Continue reading →

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2026LON Part 1: Public Transport – The Arteries & Veins of a City

Posted on May 28, 2026 by lui_gough

Whenever I visit a new country solo, my mind always thinks about the logistics of getting from “A” to “B”. As I rarely want to bother anyone and I prefer to be economical, I usually focus on my own two … Continue reading →

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2026LON Part 0: A Risky Trip, Air India Experience & In-Flight Connectivity

Posted on May 17, 2026 by lui_gough

Back in March, I went on a trip to London in what I would describe as perhaps a “once-in-a-lifetime” trip. It was primarily a work trip, but I did have a good amount of time to myself which I tried … Continue reading →

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Visited: Sydney Metro Northwest and City (Part 2: Martin Place to Chatswood)

Posted on September 10, 2024 by lui_gough

In the last posting, I looked at the stations from Sydenham to Gadigal. In this post, I will continue my first exploration of the new Sydney Metro Northwest and City by continuing on from Martin Place through to Chatswood, the … Continue reading →

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Visited: Sydney Metro Northwest and City (Part 1: Timelapse Video, Sydenham to Gadigal)

Posted on September 9, 2024 by lui_gough

Ever since the opening of the Sydney Metro Northwest, many living in the west have been awaiting the arrival of the second stage which would bring the line through from its terminus at Chatswood through into the city. It seemed … Continue reading →

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Review, Tested: SmallRig 4333 EN-EL25 USB-C Rechargeable Camera Battery

Posted on June 9, 2024 by lui_gough

Guess what? I’m on holiday overseas now [well, I was at the time of drafting this] and one of my favourite hobbies away from home is photography. Recently, I decided to upgrade to a Nikon Z 30 mirrorless camera as … Continue reading →

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Visited: Vivid Sydney 2024 – Pt 2: Dawes Pt, Barangaroo, Darling Hbr & Goods Line (+ Cinewav Bonus)

Posted on June 8, 2024 by lui_gough

In this post, I continue my journey around Vivid Sydney 2024. By now, I’m at the other end of the overseas passenger terminal, closing in on Dawes Point, headed towards the remainder of the exhibits. “SYNTHETIC HUM(AI)NITY” The ASN Clock … Continue reading →

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Visited: Vivid Sydney 2024 – Pt 1: Around Circular Quay

Posted on June 8, 2024 by lui_gough

Another year, another Vivid Sydney! Running from 24th May to 15th June, this is a night-time festival of lights. Despite being extremely busy since my return from holidays (and dealing with a number of emergencies), I managed to make time … Continue reading →

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Random: NBN Outage, VoLTE Thoughts, Plastic Trolleys, Transport Upgrades & French Fries

Posted on June 25, 2023 by lui_gough

It’s been another case of being way too long between random postings and my brain has been filling up with more observations than I can find the time to compile and write. In the meantime, I’ve never been busier with … Continue reading →

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Visited: Vivid Sydney 2023 – Darling Harbour & Central (26 May – 17 Jun 23)

Posted on June 16, 2023 by lui_gough

It’s my second day visiting Vivid Sydney, a Tuesday 13th June after another long meeting-filled day at work. Once again, I am early and hoping to catch some lights before the official lighting-up at 6pm. I decided to be a … Continue reading →

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Visited: Vivid Sydney 2023 – Circular Quay & Barangaroo (26 May – 17 Jun 23)

Posted on June 16, 2023 by lui_gough

It’s that time of year again when I undertake my annual pilgrimage to Vivid Sydney to experience the ideas, lights and music on offer. Last year, I was less-than-impressed after the COVID-19 hiatus to find that the experience was cramped … Continue reading →

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SGJPHK2017 Tokyo Pt 6: Harajuku, Shibuya & Other Random Observations

Posted on August 22, 2021 by lui_gough

This final post looks at a few of Tokyo’s other districts which I spent very short periods passing through and is a collection of otherwise small random observations made while moving between attractions in the Tokyo area that didn’t deserve … Continue reading →

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SGJPHK2017 Tokyo Pt 5: Akihabara, Odaiba, Ikebukuro, Ginza & Tsukiji

Posted on August 20, 2021 by lui_gough

No trip to Tokyo is complete without a trip to its many districts, many of which have their own special theme of sorts. This posting details my visits to Akihabara, Odaiba, Ikebukuro, Ginza and Tsukiji. Akihabara Any electronics nerd or … Continue reading →

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SGJPHK2017 Tokyo Pt 4: Yoyogi Park, Sensoji Temple, Kanda, Meiji-Jingu & Yasukuni Shrines

Posted on August 15, 2021 by lui_gough

Things have been a bit quiet lately on the blog, as the protracted lockdown takes its (mental) toll in terms of keeping me busy with umpteen things to do at home both on weekdays and weekends. The physical need to … Continue reading →

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SGJPHK2017 Tokyo Pt 3: Ueno Park, Zojoji Temple, Kyu Shiba & Hamarikyu Gardens

Posted on July 25, 2021 by lui_gough

I’d have to say, all hope of our COVID-19 lockdown easing are completely dashed as numbers continue to hold stable or rise subtly, and the outbreak is officially declared a “national emergency”. The premier’s “best health advice” led us down … Continue reading →

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SGJPHK2017 Tokyo Pt 2: Akasaka Palace, Imperial Palace & Gardens

Posted on July 25, 2021 by lui_gough

Apologies – I’ve been so busy and mentally exhausted that I started this post last week, but didn’t finish it off until now … Rather disappointingly, but to no great surprise to me, our COVID-19 Delta-strain-induced lockdown has persisted and … Continue reading →

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SGJPHK2017 Tokyo Pt 1: Around the Hotel & Looking for Views

Posted on July 11, 2021 by lui_gough

It’s the second week of a lockdown in Sydney which was supposed to be a short one, but owing to the virulence of the Delta strain, our limited vaccination numbers, the lateness and laxness of the lockdown and the selfish … Continue reading →

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Tech Flashback: Kodak DC290 Zoom 2.1MP Digital Camera

Posted on June 20, 2021 by lui_gough

Digital photography is so ubiquitous – literally almost everyone has a digital still and video camera in their pocket at almost all times in the form of their smartphone. Analog photography, on the other hand, has withered into a niche … Continue reading →

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Random: Birthday Analysis, Public Transport, Shopping & Toothpaste

Posted on April 25, 2021 by lui_gough

It’s been way too long since my last random posting, as I’ve been plenty busy with work, other blogs, reviews and more. My recent birthday is perhaps a good excuse to make another random post, along with a heap of … Continue reading →

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SGJPHK2017 Osaka Pt 6: More Parks, Day Trips to Ikeda, Mozu & Kobe

Posted on April 18, 2021 by lui_gough

The holiday mood continues with my final installment of images from Osaka from my trip back in 2017. In this section, I look at the more parks and a few day trip locations from Osaka including Ikeda, Mozu and Kobe. … Continue reading →

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SGJPHK2017 Osaka Pt 5: Random Walking Observations

Posted on April 11, 2021 by lui_gough

Still in a little bit of a “holiday” mood, but without the means to go overseas, I continue my series of postings concerning my time in Osaka in 2017. In this installment, I look at some random observations I made … Continue reading →

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SGJPHK2017 Osaka Pt 4: Walking Around & Other Attractions

Posted on April 5, 2021 by lui_gough

There’s more to Osaka than shrines and temples. In this section, I look at some more conventional attractions dotted around the city and take a look around while taking some snapshots. Around Osaka Station Osaka station is a bit of … Continue reading →

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SGJPHK2017 Osaka Pt 3: Even More Temples, Shrines & Cathedrals

Posted on April 5, 2021 by lui_gough

It’s been so long since I last posted some photos from my epic 2017 trip, but seeing that we’re still in a worldwide pandemic, it seems that the long weekend is an ideal time to go back through the archives … Continue reading →

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SGJPHK2017 Osaka Pt 2: Osaka Castle, Temples and Shrines

Posted on October 18, 2020 by lui_gough

Time for the second installment of my trip to Osaka, including a look at the famous Osaka Castle and some of the various temples and shrines. As I had visited Osaka after my visit to Kyoto, I was already a … Continue reading →

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