2011 in a Nutshell

2011 was definitely the busiest year for me. Normally I travel to less than 10 countries in a year. But last year I visited 12 countries, including Abu Dhabi in the UAE (staying only 8 hours for transit).
So here we go, my 2011 travel photography review:

MAY - Singapore
 We went to Singapore for my Mom annual health checkup in Mount E hospital. And took my sister to Changi airport and bid farewell as she was moving to Netherlands after getting married. It was heartbreaking to see my Mom and Dad crying in the airport :(
I was sad but thanks to Luzi, my best friend, she came all the way from Bali to accompany us. It meant a lot to me. We've been best friend since we were kindergarten student. But it was our first trip abroad together, so it was really fun.

with Luzi and my sister in Universal Studio, Singapore

JUNE - Jordan, Israel, Palestine territory
It's a dream comes true. I've always wanted to visit Petra and no doubt it's truly amazing. I wish I stayed longer there. And as a catholic it was my first pilgrimage trip to holy land, Jerusalem - Israel.

Petra the Red Rose city, Jordan

Haifa, Israel

Bethlehem, Palestine territory

JULY - Egypt
My second trip to Egypt. This time I climb to reach the peak of mount Sinai. It was a tough 8 hours journey and I fell down which caused a very nasty bruised on my legs. Nevertheless it was my great achievement to overcome my acrophobia - the fear of height.

at the peak of mount Sinai, Egypt

SEPTEMBER - Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, German
Visiting eastern Europe countries, very beautiful indeed. But I got really sad when visiting the Auschwitz Nazi Camp. All the sickening facts was overwhelming.

Warsaw, Poland

Auschwitz Nazi Camp, Poland

Prague, Czech Republic

Budapest, Hungary

Salzburg, Austria

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

NOVEMBER - Singapore
We went to Singapore again because Mom needed to see the doctor.

Orchard Road, Singapore

DECEMBER - Beijing, Shenzhen, Hong Kong
Annual Christmas holiday in Hong Kong and visiting my Grandmother's sister. Also spent some days to explore Beijing and Shenzhen.

the Great Wall, Beijing, China

Shenzhen, China

the Peak, Hong Kong