The SS50: a vintage Honda in Vietnam zoomtokyo 2014-01-01 | A relic of the Vietnam War: a 1967 ss50, an ancient but running Honda in VietnamThanks to Dan-O of Danosongs for the music.
Changi Airports Terminal 4 will blow your mind zoomtokyo 2018-06-08 | Economy air travel doesn’t have to suck – if you happen to be using Terminal 4 at Singapore’s Changi Airport. Here’s a look at what you can expect at the newest terminal at the world’s best airport. Music is “Old Vienna” by Endless Love and “Retro” by Wayne Jones.
Kota Kinabalu zoomtokyo 2018-06-01 | My first trip to this town in Sabah, island of Borneo. A great place for swimming, snorkeling and dining, with plenty of friendly locals.
Make a splash at Sentosa zoomtokyo 2018-05-18 | I go for a swim on the island of Sentosa, the best place in Singapore to cool down. How does it rate as beach? Not bad, considering it’s in a city of over 5 million people. Music is “Entire,” by Quincas Moreira.
The joy of Vietnamese coffee zoomtokyo 2018-01-20 | Join me in Vietnam, where I sample some some the country's wonderfully distinctive coffee and cafes. Music is "The Heist," by Silent Partner.
Pedestrian Paradise, Saigon zoomtokyo 2018-01-12 | Pedestrian Paradise, SaigonHo Chi Minh City has some of the world’s most horrendous traffic congestion. Yet at its heart is an oasis of vehicle-free bliss: on Nguyen Hue St. Follow me as I make the nearly 1-km trek along the promenade on a particularly hot day and sunny day.Music is “Friction Looks” by Silent Partner.
The power of the pentatonic scale zoomtokyo 2017-12-10 | When I'm not making videos, I'm playing the giitar.
Staying in a Japanese love hotel zoomtokyo 2017-10-25 | When travelling in Japan, sometimes you may find the only accommodation option is a love hotel. Here's my experience staying in a pretty run-of-the-mill place in one of Tokyo's most vibrant areas.
What everyone needs to know about microphones zoomtokyo 2017-10-15 | Ever heard of "plug-in power"? Probably not. But if you use an external mic to make your videos or recordings, it's something you need to know about. Info on this essential function is scant. This video sheds light on the mystery.
Unboxing the Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Generation) zoomtokyo 2017-03-04 | I take delivery of the Thinkpad 13, a laptop for serious typing and mobility. Behold my very first impressions.
Dalat, in the Vietnamese highlands zoomtokyo 2017-01-23 | Hike up to Vietnam's highlands if you want to cool off and see a different side of Southeast Asia.
Clean your keyboard...with denture cleanser! zoomtokyo 2016-12-05 | My keyboard used to be disgusting, until dowsed the keys in denture cleanser. Now it's just like new! I explain the process.
Dinner in Lamai, Thailand (Sri Nuan) zoomtokyo 2016-07-30 | Looks can be deceiving. Restaurants that look kinda shabby on the outside can really surprise you, content-wise. Sri Nuan in Lamai, Thailand, was a godsend. Fine dining with nary the pretension. Shot on the fly with my phone. Sorry for the wobbles.(Music is "Up All Night" and "Sugar Zone" by Silent Partner.
Lovin Lamai. zoomtokyo 2016-07-22 | Introducing Koh Samui's 2nd beach. You won't find the big resorts at Lamai. What you do discover is a relaxing beach ringed by an affordable and distinctive mix of hotels, restaurants and drinking spots. Music is "Venice Beach" by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena and "Spring in my Step" by Silent Partner.
Speedminton! zoomtokyo 2016-05-02 | My new hobby. Crossminton is like badminton but faster, with strokes similar to those in squash. You can also play in moderate winds in all kinds of environments. Perfect for Tokyo, where tennis and squash court bookings can be really tight.
Sticking an external microphone on your Android smartphone zoomtokyo 2016-03-27 | Smartphones have had 4K video capability for a while now. Amazing! So isn't time you upgraded the audio? Plugging an external mic into your Android handset will make your videos shine. It's neither expensive nor difficult. Yet few people seem to do it. I give a couple of pointers on how to mate your smartphone with a microphone -- a marriage made in audio-visual heaven.
Made in Japan zoomtokyo 2016-03-20 | It’s now difficult to find ordinary household products that are “made in Japan.” Nearly all are made in China. Is this a good thing? When you could find them, Japanese products weren’t terribly expensive, but they had a tendency to last forever and worked like a charm. I happen to be one of those weird people who continue using mine.
My carry-on bag for liquids and gels zoomtokyo 2016-03-12 | When authorities banned large containers of liquids and gels in carry-on luggage, many people found it a hassle. I, however, found it a challenge. A look inside my travel bag for showering, shaving and whatever.Thanks to Danosongs for the music.
Phu Quoc Prison zoomtokyo 2015-02-14 | Why go to a beautiful beach, we you can visit a prison instead? That's what we did on Vietnam's famed tropical resort island.
Ben Thanh district, Saigon zoomtokyo 2015-02-10 | Saigon's best place to stay and shop for tourists is the Ben Thanh district, home to the city's famous market. (ベトナムのベンタンマーケット)Music is "First Aid" by Letter Box
Hong Kong, an omnibus zoomtokyo 2014-12-14 | Join me on my journey to Hong Kong, one of the planet's most exciting cities. (Music is "Plain Truth," by Gunnar Olsen)
Dim sum... in Hong Kong! zoomtokyo 2014-12-09 | Behold, as I stuff my face with dim sum...in Hong Kong!
A ride on Hong Kongs subway zoomtokyo 2014-12-01 | I experience one of Hong Kong's great achievements -- its efficient, profitable and cheap subway system, or MTR.This video is also available on the citytime.tv iOS app free from the App Store.
Vanilla Air (バニラエア) to Hong Kong: a review zoomtokyo 2014-11-23 | We were among the first passengers on Vanilla Air's flight to Hong Kong! Vanilla is a Japan-based LCC, and this is my review.バニラエアのレビューThanks go to Danosongs for the music.
Occupy barricades: Hong Kongs newest tourist attraction zoomtokyo 2014-11-20 | We stumbled across barricades and tents of the occupy protesters in Hong Kong, while out shopping one lazy Sunday afternoon in Mong Kok. Thanks go to Danosongs for the music.
Making a video on a budget zoomtokyo 2014-11-04 | A decent looking and sounding video need not cost a bundle, especially when you're using the Olympus LS-20m. Here's what I suggest, costing as little as $120.
Asus X200ma unboxing zoomtokyo 2014-06-21 | Opening up my new Asus X200ma ultrabook. Thanks to Danosongs for the music.
The war museum and other features of Ben Tre, Vietnam zoomtokyo 2014-02-15 | We spent the afternoon at Ben Tre, in the Mekong Delta, which has a museum that focuses on the Vietnam War. Music is thanks to Dan-o at Danosongs.
Cua Dai, a beach in central Vietnam zoomtokyo 2014-02-01 | Not far from the historic town of Hoi An, Cua Dai is a long, sweeping beach in central Vietnam.
Night market at Phu Quoc zoomtokyo 2014-01-25 | Phu Quoc is more than just beaches: a visit to the night market on this tropical southern island.Many thanks to Dan-o at Danosongs for the music.
Having fun in Hoi An, Vietnam zoomtokyo 2014-01-13 | A look at Hoi An, a world heritage site in central Vietnam. Music by Dan-O at DanoSongs.com.
Scenes of Phu Quoc zoomtokyo 2013-10-16 | Thinking of going to Phu Quoc in Vietnam? This is what it looks like, around Christmas 2012. Music is thanks to Danosongs.
Akigawa River: get your goggles on! zoomtokyo 2013-09-02 | A day spent at the Akigawa River, Tokyo, testing out the video cam on my awesome new phone, the Ascend P2.Thanks go to Danosongs for the music.
Abenomics zoomtokyo 2013-04-16 | Geoff Botting reports on Japan's bold measures to kick-start its long-suffering economy.
Shinjuku zoomtokyo 2013-04-16 | A jaunt around Shinjuku, Tokyo, one of the world's most intense pieces of real estate.
Phu Quoc, Vietnam: Get here now! zoomtokyo 2013-01-10 | Phu Quoc, an island in southern Vietnam, is shaping up to be a major international tourist destination. So get here now, before the hordes beat you to it. (Play in HD.! Thanks to Danosongs for the music.)
A day hike in Ome, just outside Tokyo (HD) zoomtokyo 2012-11-11 | 50 clicks to the west of central Tokyo is Ome, an expanse of forests and hills, a great place for a one-day hike. Join me on a day in autumn. Play in HD!
A day hike from Tokyo, at Mount Benten and beyond (HD) (弁天山 あきる野市) zoomtokyo 2012-05-27 | An excursion to a little known hilly area on the outskirts of Tokyo. (Please play in HD)
Tokyos Imperial Palace grounds (HD) zoomtokyo 2012-05-20 | Get away from it all -- in a massive piece of royal real estate smack in the middle of Tokyo. (Make sure to play in HD).Thanks go to Danosongs for the music.
Shinjuku (HD) zoomtokyo 2012-05-07 | A trip through Tokyo's biggest, baddest district. Shot with my new camera! (Canon T3i).Make sure to watch in HD.
A day in Phnom Penh zoomtokyo 2012-01-06 | Hitting the main sights in Cambodia's capital city.Thanks to Danosongs for the music.
The Honda Super Cub in Vietnam zoomtokyo 2012-01-03 | The redoubtable Super Cub motorcycle is more than a piece of history in Vietnam: it's a logistics workhorse for local businesses and industry. 50 cc's of gut-wrenching power!
Vietnam its cheap, cheap, cheap! zoomtokyo 2011-12-29 | Prices in Vietnam can be mind-boggling low for the traveler.
My Tho on the Mekong zoomtokyo 2011-12-29 | A quick trip through My Tho, about 90 minutes south of Saigon, in Vietnam
Saigon: its a trip zoomtokyo 2011-12-26 | Vietnam's biggest city is a trip. Thanks to Danosongs for the music.
Autumn in Okutama, Tokyo zoomtokyo 2011-11-23 | A quest for the rusty hues of autumn in the forests of Okutama, on Tokyo's outskirts, in mid November.Thanks to Danosongs for the music.
A summer trip to Thetis Lake Park zoomtokyo 2011-09-07 | Hiking, sweating and then cooling off in the lake is what Thetis Lake Park is all about. Just outside downtown Victoria, BC, it's a great place to go.
