DMW: 城堡风情 Castle Country
Let me start off with thanking you guys for watching the first epi and leaving me lovely notes that reaffirms my nine months has not gone to waste..When i first started off i felt honoured to be asked to do the show and after watching the first epi, i just felt so proud to be a part of it…Nowadays i just go into the dubbing room to do some voice overs for the show,however, my two eps are really hard at work..compiling and editing and fine tuning the final product..kudos to them for their effort ..
The theme of second epi is Castle and with this in mind, we flew to three countries and found three radically different “Castles”…
GREAT BRITAIN: LEEDS CASTLE
With a beautiful story behind every stone,leeds castle stands proud and mesmerizing as the morning fog drifts across the moat, when the morning dew make its way gently down the grass.. this is indeed a royal and splendid sight to behold. The story behind this castle showed me the beauty of life..of people…it displayed to me, in vivid colours, how much history plays a part in modern day and how we should cherish all we could learn from the past..good..or bad.
CHINA: 贵州屯堡 Guizhou
The determination of folks from this fort to preserve their way of life and history is highly commendable..i envy them for their passion in holding on to believes that are dearest to their heart …For a moment i thought i have stumbled onto a film set, the fact being..i did not.Yester year is the present and modernisation has robbed this fort of its young people and as each traditional garb is discarded when the last soldiers of the fort passes on, one questions… would the day come when all is forgotten and history lost? This got me thinking..are all new inventions and way of life better that what it used to be? should we throw the past away and simply embrace the present? Look ahead and never look back? i think not.
INDIA: Jaisalmer
Rising above the desert, the majestic fort echoes memories of long ago ..it represents the affluence of the past and the will of people to survive.. It taught me what home meant..and how rooted and attached we could be to things , people or religion that we feel for.No man is an island..It’s emotions and ties that keeps us alive..and makes us human…
They may be collectively known as castles but are radically different. Likewise, we are collective humans and every individual is different. I learnt not to bemoan about my life as compared to another..and not to judge another by my own standards. For what is right.. or wrong? that all depends on what grounds are you standing upon.Unless we are judging on moral grounds, no decision will ever be right…and neither wrong.
walk with me,
if you think it is right .
In search ,
of a beatiful life.
on February 22nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Great visuals. I can’t wait to enjoy more of your escapades and I’m glad you let us in on the hard work each and everyone of you put in just for the hour long pleasures we get as a viewer. Brilliant job really and many of us really appreciate the months you put in! I enjoyed the first epi immensely, and it served as a reminder of how happiness is indeed just a personal sense of contentment, and not just countable tangible assets. Have a great Sunday, Bryan. =)
on February 22nd, 2009 at 5:35 pm
hi Bu Lai En’ ,
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Reali another set of breathtaking fotos we have appreciate from u…. A little color, a little gesture of u & a life of everything in the foto tells us lots of stories…. Cant wait to see the next episode of destination…
Btw, since u r nw back in spore for the time being, will u be involved in any new drama series other than the “where the Q start”… Hav miss ur acting since the very last 1… Shobbbbb…..
luv & take care…..
on February 22nd, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Hey Bryan,
Nice shots! Another nice sets of photos! Like it very very much..!
Take Care!
on February 23rd, 2009 at 2:21 am
Hi bryan…
我看着你这些照片，就好期待每一集的“优游天下 ”！！
加油！！晚安了！！：-D
on February 23rd, 2009 at 10:13 am
the pictures u took realli tells a lot of stories~ esp. the portraits of people.
the scenery is so beautiful from pics itself… i guess it’s even better when seen from the naked eyes!
on February 23rd, 2009 at 10:37 am
Hi Bryan,
I enjoyed the 1st epi and is so looking forward to the 2nd one. Loved your pictures and words as usual.
2 questions:
- Which model and brand of camera are you using? Cos I plan to get a new camera and loved the pictures u took with it.
- the photos had been edited/photoshopped? Or is this really how it looked off the camera?
I had been looking around for a good camera and is feeling so lost about it.
Thanks in advance!
on February 23rd, 2009 at 11:28 am
wow….really amazed…wonder youtube can rewatch ur prev epi…
on February 23rd, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Bryan哥。。
好羨慕你啊。。又是一趟難忘之旅了。。早前還有報導說你可能會被冷藏。。看了你這些悠閑的照片。。又是一回不攻自破的傳聞了。。
瞧你那開怀的大笑。。仿彿在暗爽著 “呵呵。。。說我被冷藏。。等我玩夠後才回去新加坡用成果’酸‘夠力夠力你們。。。” ﹕P
on February 23rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Bonjour Bryan,
I’m mesmerized simply by looking at the pics you took..Bravo..
Hope the show too enjoys huge success and brings credit to the new you that I see from the photos.=)
I know this is very late but happy belated birthday!!
And my regards to your mum and sister..
on February 23rd, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Wow! I’m so envious that you get to go to those places! The pictures are awesome! Did you take them yourself? It’s a pity I can’t watch the show here in Japan.
on February 24th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Hi Bryan.
Will catch the episode tonight.
By the way, it was really a “shock” to me because in the nominee list of Star Awards 2009 released today, I don’t see your name there at all. Not even “Best Variety Show Host” category.
Omg. Why ah? Although you were not on screen most of the time last year, but there were programmes like “Princesses & The Dude”! *scratches head*
Oh never mind, I think this travel show of yours is great..will definitely be nominated at Star Awards 2010!!
Continue jiayou!
Cheers!~
on February 24th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
hi, nice photos! may i know wat camera did u use to take these photos?
issit a DSLR?
on February 24th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
O just finished watching the show! It was great and I can finally go out now! Well done!!! I can’t wait to catch next Tuesday’s show! have a great evening, bryan!
on February 24th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Just finished watching today’s espiode….it was like “wow”, duno wat else to say…it’s not just like any ordinary travel programme but the words that evoke u into really start thinking ….in 21st century yet, there are some people in some parts of the world who are so proud of their own heritage n history n traditions thay they truly kept it alive!
Look forward to the next espiode……
This is truly a fantastic programme worth supporting
on February 24th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Hi Bryan
Thanks for the wonderful pictures on your blog. Always visit your blog on Tuesday night (since last week) after watching your travelogue. Beautiful pictures, interesting series, always felt the impulse to travel again after each episode.
Look forward to next tue 8pm on channel U.
All the best.
Cheers
Den
on February 25th, 2009 at 2:04 am
wa.. it realli IS nicer with your VO!~
Tradition, to keep or not? Quite a difficult Q… i guess it depends on situation and people, but the fact is that it is losing in our modern day society.
Oh btw, SA nominees are out… don haf u… quite upset, but honestly, sort of saw that coming as well… i tink u thought so too?
hope for u getting into top 20 and eventually top 10!~
Jia You!~
With the additional award – Best Info-ed Programme Host, hope you would be nominated for your efforts in Destination Most Wanted!
Jia You!~Jia You!~
on February 25th, 2009 at 2:57 am
刚刚看完这一集“优游天下”
天啊，好美的地方。。
如果，有机会我还真的想出国走走。。。
好了，加油Bryan。。。晚安了！！
我有个问题，下次看见你才问你吧。。。
on February 25th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Hey Bryan.
I stumbled open your blog while being bored and surfing the net.
Waoh! You looked like you’ve lost quite a fair bit of weight in the short span of a year.
Really awesome pictures you have.
Although I cant watch Spore TV shows and stuff anymore (cos i’m in australia), I still get to catch a glimpse of it! Something else for me to look at when I miss home….
It was really well taken. Its like capturing every emotion in that split second in the photo.
I’ll be constantly checking out your blog now. Thanks for all the wonderful posts.
on February 25th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
i agree with what kerryho said in the other thread… that there are many places in this world which most of us probably won’t get a chance to visit in our life time, but thanks to this travelogue, u’ve been to all of them! and the experience, the memories and the 13 episodes of programmes are things which will forever belong to only urself and no one can take them away from u. i think this is definitely worth sacrificing any award nominations for!
on February 25th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Hi Bryan,
i just watched your travel program yesterday for the first time and it is so interesting and i was so fascinated by the India fortress and the people living there. I hope to have the chance to go there in the future to experience their way of living myself. I’m looking forward to watching future episodes and learning more about other places in the world while in the comfort of my own home :> Keep up the good work!
on February 26th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Hi Bryan!!!
I’m so envy of U to have gone to so many countries!!! It has been my dream to be like U to go travelling so often. From your blog, can see that U have gained a lot from your travel. Actually, it’s nt the fun that we want to enjoy but the experience that we get especially some interesting life theories. Keep it up and all the best!!!
on February 26th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Halo Bryan,
我又到过英国，也去过很多城堡，就是没有去到LEEDS CASTLE
。 还好有看到你的节目 
我很喜欢旅游，也很想到很多特别的地方（好像你到的地方一样）。 现在，我还没有能力去。
但是，我是高兴的 因为通过“优游天下”我能用视觉 先旅游一番！！！
我在期待接下来的节目。
on February 26th, 2009 at 9:18 am
The castle Jaisalmer somehow looks familar, i was wonder if the scene was the same as the VISA advertisement by Richard Gere and the little india girl whom has no money to buy birds???
I like the part where Bryan give his personal thoughts at the end of each place (优游记忆?)… impressive & thoughtful…
on February 26th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Bryan~ 感谢你和我一起拍这张照片， 虽然已经好几年了但是我还很珍惜它。。
on February 26th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
照片在此http://kylie33.multiply.com/profile
on February 27th, 2009 at 2:46 am
今天你真的让我感到很意外。。。
所以，我很高兴。。。
谢谢你！！加油Bryan!!
晚安了！！！
on February 27th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
always looking forward to every “优游天下”
)
and i love e photos that u take !
veri nice!!!
jia you and all the best
on February 28th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Hey bryan~ I just saw the the nomination list.. Nevermind, hope that you can get into top 20! Btw, you look thinner and thinner..must eat more, ok? Haha.. ^-^
on March 1st, 2009 at 12:29 am
Hi bryan~ really enjoy your show.. it’s like a spiritual trip
and you took great pictures~ saw ur slr camera on the show .. the one that can turn 180 degree~ mind to share which brand and model? plzzz
on March 1st, 2009 at 10:05 am
hi there..fyi, the camera that i used mostly for myself is my cannon G9. However, it has now been face lifted and there is the G10. The SLR that i use in the show, me thinks its the eos, by cannon
on April 7th, 2009 at 1:26 am
i dont remember when i came across your blog. past few weeks? well, i love to travel & my next destination is istanbul, all by myself… a gal alone. yr entries are very helpful. thks~ same tots as others, u’ve beautiful pictures.
还有,一位艺人从五点档半小时的节目, 到今天这么成功的你…拍这么多节目, 你的努力有目共睹,要一直加油哦!