DMW: BHUTAN.UTHAI THANI. SIKKHIM
瑰丽净土
Unspoiled Paradise
February Seventeenth,year two thousand and nine. Time 2000hrs.channel U. Almost a documentary of my life for the year of 2008 will debut on this day,at this time.Right now,i am almost in jitters..almost a whole year spent on this project..risks were taken,flights were flown,efforts were made and all voice down to this fateful day.So much has been said and done..its D day…
BHUTAN: Thank you for the wonderful memories, for now i know, i don’t have to satisfy the whims and fancies of everyone, neither do i have to account to them as to how my choices are made .I don’t have to kow tow to social standards and so long as i live in accordance to my means, i believe, i will lead a beautiful life………
UTHAI THANI: Thank you for showing me the pleasures of a simple life, for allowing me to re discover the joys of simplicity.For now i know, happiness is not derived from objects of high material value…that a simple stroll down a street could pacify my heart..and my soul.
SIKKHIM: Thank you for showing me the manifique himalayas..allowing me to feel the power of nature, the importance of nature…and the beauty of religion…
After watching the show, i hope that you will be able to feel the beauty of these three destinations and the revelations that i have had…
walk with me..
grow with me…
in search for the beautiful life.
on February 17th, 2009 at 9:24 am
waha, nice pics here!
saw the snippets in ur interview on CNA yesterday, lying half naked in the pool… luckily u’ve lost weight during the trip ha :p
found this in TODAY’s website:
http://blogs.todayonline.com/stargazing/2009/02/11/bryan-wong-intrepid-traveller-and-chef-extraordinaire/
and this week’s U weekly has a writeup about the press con too.
on February 17th, 2009 at 9:53 am
Beautiful photos.. so well taken… did u take them all by yourself?
professional SLR camera or just dumb camera?
so happy to see the change you in, mentally. Take care!
on February 17th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
walk with you….
grow with you….
watching you to search for the beautiful life that we will never experience unless we walk and grow with you…
await for tonight’s programme…
100% beautiful life…
way to go Bryan…
on February 17th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I can’t wait! I was making plans tonight with some friends and remembered the debut will be on tonight, so I cancelled the plan and gonna whip up dinner at home and enjoy the show! I love that there will be loads of sharing and believe it’s going to be very enriching, inspiring and great visuals await aye! I loved how you were clad like one of the people during your stint in different countries. Nice! No jitters! It would be all great and I hope to be inspired too.
on February 17th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
agree totally with your philosophical outlook in life. Glad that you are able to uncloak the “superficial, highly materialistic and sometimes hypocratic” robe that wraps many a public celebrity. You are right. True happiness are felt and experienced in the simplest ways — a walk down the street, a warm welcome from total strangers, help in the darkest moment etc.
My simple, sincere & warm regard to you. Keep up your good work! I am amazed by your artistic talent displayed in 摆家乐series.
白玉珠
on February 17th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Hello Bryan.
I have to chair a meeting later this evening, will catch the repeat telecast of your debut episode at 12midnight.
Cheers
on February 17th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Dear all,
There is a dedicated official site for this programme here:
http://destination.mediacorptv.sg/
Don’t miss Bryan’s journal and photo gallery in there which will be updated episodically too.
on February 17th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
nice pics! Can see that channel u is putting much emphasis on the show!
I believe that through the show, i will be able to experience something really different and enriching…looking forward to it! take care!
on February 17th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Dear Bryan,
Had been your fan since your first debut on TV. You had always been a favourite of my mum as well. You were definitely often missed by her this year when we didn’t see you on TV. So very often will she ask why had she not seen any programmes by you.
I had been following your blog for quite sometime already. Loved all your pictures, envied all your encounters and trips. Through your pictures and post, I almost felt like I am able to experience all the countries which I had always wanted but not yet been given a chance to visit.
Very often, due to work requirements, I have to travel alone as well. Each trip is like a new life lesson to me as well. Tough but educational.
After ‘peeping’ quietly into your blog for so long, thought that it’s only right that I leave you a comment as well.
You will definitely be always remembered by your fans and we will definitely walk with you through all your encounters.
Thanks again for your posts and pictures.
on February 17th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Hey Bryan Nice Pictures.I Will Be Watching Your Show Today On Channel U Hope U Can Film More Show Especially The 摆家乐 I Like The Show.Keep It Up!Take Care!
on February 17th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
hey bryan,
thanks for showing us the beauty of these 3 destinations… just wanna say it’s really impressive. this is only the 1st epi but it has already opened my eyes… to the very different ways of life, the extremely beautiful scenery etc (and yes, like what you mentioned, also to a “different” you).. I’m sure you’ve seen a lot more that you were unable to share with us in the limited 1 hr programme. And i think you would have felt like you’ve lived through mutiple years of your life in the past one year?
这是个非常赏心悦目的节目.. kudos to you and the entire DMW crew!
oh, and the pics are breathtaking… (i like the pic of the little girl.. nice!)
on February 17th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Hi Bryan,
Just now I watched it. Is great to see you in real self hosts the program & the narrator is great too. Well, the reason for stay tuned is because of the Natural Scenery, Simplicity,Faith ＆Happiness. Honestly Speaking, Without this program, I really don’t know bhutan, uthai thani & sikkhim as destinations not in vogue. Through this program, I learned their cultures, traditions & lifestyles. Unbelievable, paradises still exist in this age.Very enjoyable watching!
Looking forward to next week’s program;)
P.S. I prefer your sentimental way of hosting.
on February 17th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Oh is simply too great.
I have watched it today and i can said Bhutan is such a beautiful countries. I am so attracted to this programme. Well done, but that how come so short? Only 1 hour？i think is so not enough to see.
But anyway, i will definitely stay tune every tuesday just for you. Is really not a waste for staying oversea for one entire year for this programme, because i believe you did enjoy every single trip so as me the one who watching is also simply enjoying it.
So Well Done!! Upload more pix. soon!!!
on February 17th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Saw the first epsoide. Love it – my mum,maid and I were glued to the TV…Looking forward for your show every Tuesday night 8pm.
on February 17th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Dear Bryan!!!
Bravo! It’s simply too wonderful…
As I’m in Malaysia, I’m unable to watch the programme, but i believe that it’ll be a great show. Destination Most Wanted – Love it!
Nice Pictures!!! Nice Sceneries!!!
Like it so much. Thank you for sharing those with us… Especially the one you are in a coffee shop. (If I am not mistaken, that’s a coffee shop, isn’t it?)
Pls upload more pix.!! Looking forward to it!
All the BEST!! 加油！！
on February 18th, 2009 at 1:40 am
hello bryan,
i came home from work today (i fly overseas often as part of my work), just in time to catch the debut episode! =D my dad was also very excited about the programme and he was raving to me about all those destinations that he saw in the trailer.
after watching the first episode, i must say that i like your casual and sentimental way of hosting. The way you put across your thoughts and feelings really adds more depth to the programme and gives it more 亲切感 so it doesnt seem like another typical ‘travel show’. by the way, my dad and i think that you sound comfortable in the thai language. do u know how to speak thai? (haha, this sounds really random huh)
and as usual, i love the photos that you have taken. the composition of each shot is beautiful, and the scenery is simply breathtaking. looking forward to future episodes of the programme, and of course, more nice photos and entries from you!
walking with you and growing with you,
in search for the beautiful life together,
jeanne~
on February 18th, 2009 at 9:34 am
hello bryan,
Saw first episode last night, totally love it so much and those photo.
walk with me..
grow with me…
in search for the beautiful life.
It shall be very fun going backpack with you 加油!!
klee
on February 18th, 2009 at 10:31 am
1st episode…so much FEEL~~
on February 18th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Hi Bryan
I’ve catched the debut last night and it was good except that to feature 3 countries into 1 episode is kind of squeezy.
It would be good to show 1 country in 1 episode, so we could see more of the beauty and serenity of the countries that not many travellers could go to and;
Maybe could show more about the interaction with the local people and;
A deeper insight of your views of the country and and feelings as well.
But, all in I’ve enjoyed it and keep up the good work!
Regards
on February 18th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Hi Bryan,
loved the show laz nite!!
wanna ask how to get to Uthai Thani??
THANKS!!!
on February 18th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Hello bryan….
Wa really nice pic….
Always looking forward to it….
take care….
on February 18th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
After watching the 1st episode, cant wait for the forthcoming 2nd, 3rd, 4th, ……. Can see efforts are made by you and team to present the fruits of labour to audience. Keep up the good work, team…. amazed by your shooting skills too… artistic…. 你要加油喔!
on February 18th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
‘优游天下’真的是太棒了，我和家人每逢星期二，晚上八点，一定守在电视机前观看。
由禄江来主持这个节目是最适合不过了。
禄江，加油！
http://destination.mediacorptv.sg/journal_bryan.htm
on February 18th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
bhutan really is a v special country… they are not very much affected by the tech. developments around the world, *to think they have human operated “traffic lights”!* sticking to thier own principles and traditions passed down, they maintained as much as possible, the natural beauty of their country, through the efforts of everyone in the coutry… very admirable…
It makes me wan to be be one of the 8000/yr to travel there…
This prog. leaves me a lot of after thoughts… v educational and interesting!
Feel that it could be even better if it as ur voice over instead.
on February 18th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
the travelogue is very beautifully shot and scripted, definitely not the usual kind of local travel programme.. hope more people will appreciate such no-nonsense production which definitely matches the standard of discovery travel or lonely planet tv!
the next episode which features castles from very different countries looks even more interesting wor
on February 18th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
u really enjoyed your trip. I want to go to Bhutan too. You are really lucky.
on February 18th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
禄江：
你是我少有的主持人偶像，某个程度上，我被你启发了。
虽近一年没在屏幕看见你， 但你绝不被忘记， 相信其他观众也如此。感谢你， 把更好的知讯，更充实的你带回来。
很早以前明白知福，惜福，及造福的道理，也知晓自己很幸运。但不曾登高峰，看世界的我， 又怎能潇洒如你般，甘于现状？不同的人，活在不同的环境，追求的事物也应不同吧？
无论如何，谢谢你! 衷心地祝福你会活得更好，再把更多欢乐带给观众！
加油！ ^_^
on February 19th, 2009 at 12:36 am
Hi Bryan,
Saw the program, it reli interesting in term of the places & the culture that was feature. It keeps me real excitied on the next 3 destinations that are coming up next week!!! Keep going….
Just a Q for you.
Could u tell me what’s the name of the temple that you visited in Uthai Thani?
I’m so impress by it. Maybe can plan to visit on my next trip!
Thanks….
on February 19th, 2009 at 1:57 am
Is that what you really seek for?
on February 20th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Bu Lai En’ ,
1 Bryan….
3 Destinations each week….
39 Places in total….
We reali din noe hw mani nice gorgeous fotos u hv taken altogether… Hav u taut of compiling all ur great pics in an foto album & let us ppl admired ur masterpieces, & shared ur different feelings from all ur different locations…. Sure tats a lot to shared ard with….
Ur 9 mths effort didn go to waste Bryan… Ur 1st episode kicked off very well… a very different kinda style of travelogue programme hosting… reali different from 10 years ago i noe u from now… Impressive !!!!
Veri long didn catch up with u alreadi, hope u’ve been fine & good… Take good care & god Bless…..
on February 21st, 2009 at 2:09 am
hello! first time dropping by your blog (: love your funny and interesting ways when hosting variety shows and the serious and great attitude when hosting major ceremonies!
on February 21st, 2009 at 10:26 am
Wow.. i think this show let you see lots of worldwide stuff and….It Opening your heart to feel… opening your ears to listen.. Opening your eyes to see.. Opening your thinking concept..
I also hope that I can travel just like you did.. Envy ne.. Putting the worries away.. surround by mother nature… the air, the view, the feel, the heart.. envy envy envy ne… kiki.. Enjoy.. ja mata..
on February 21st, 2009 at 11:06 pm
woo… beautiful pics!
on February 22nd, 2009 at 12:14 am
Hi,bryan..
今天我真的高兴，我能在那个地方看见你。。。
我真的好久没有这样追着你跑了。。。
谢谢你。。。加油！！
on February 25th, 2009 at 9:10 am
禄江：
我很喜欢看你的“优游天下”让我能从另外一个叫，认识这个地球。。。 很多地方也许是我这生到不了的，但通过你的节目 让我看到了。。
祝福你， 事业顺利 :p
on February 26th, 2009 at 1:44 am
Really nice photos:)
Keep up the good work, bryan:)
Jia You!
on March 3rd, 2009 at 9:25 am
好可惜哦！等了这么就，你的节目才正要播，我就没得看了，因为我在星期二晚上得去上课。希望以后可以重播！
加油哦！
on March 18th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
啊……全部都是英文 – - + ， 令我好没有耐心看噢
昨天看了‘优游天下’我只能说这是个一级棒的节目哦
不晓得是多久以前，第一集的时候，因为主持讲话很小声，
我有点想睡觉的感觉，所以switch off电视。隔天，我妈妈就说：
“王禄江是不是有什么灵修之类的经验啊？主持的时候，那些台词超赞的啦！深奥而且具有灵修的特性啊……是自己想的还是背的？”
当时我铭记于心了，很想告诉妈妈，绝对不是背的，因为王禄江是一等号人物，他是王者。
然后昨天终于给我等到了，比较印象深刻的是在巴斯的那个水疗法。
当哥哥relax然后把身体&信任交给那位女治疗师时，我也感同身受哦。
真的，因为单从我电视上看来就觉得……能够感受到哥哥那刻的无比自在，心里的独处宁静。
很久没见了，最最最最喜欢‘摆家乐’
相较之下，‘优游天下’又是主持的另一个境界啊。
旅游的节目并不难，但如果能把观众一同带入景点中，让即使是坐在电视前也可以有：
“啊！我想要去”的那种feel，那就是成功了哦。而王禄江哥哥就具有那样的魔力啦，成功！
节目过后，我就想说隔天来找找看有没有哥哥的部落格好了。
Google搜索了“王禄江部落格”，还真的找到了啊（我好无知 – -）
会看到留言吗？老实说我还蛮在意艺人会不会来看留言这一点的。
看到的了话，很想告诉哥哥：你真的很棒啊！SUPER BRAVO！
题外话来一下之1：
会不会来马来西亚呢？过1个长堤罢了，有空来这里逛逛吧，有很多喜欢哥哥的人哦。
题外话来一下之2：
怎么样能学习好英文？ （目前苦思中）
感谢王禄江，带来那么好的节目。
谢谢。
from-薇敏，新山小市民
on March 22nd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
能主持《优游天下》，你是不二人选，也是幸运的。
在九个月的时间游遍这么多个国家，是好多人梦寐以求的。尽管有很多酸甜苦辣是我们看不到的，但是能肯定的是：这趟旅程让你重新看待人生，对身边的人和事有另一种领会。即便是再辛苦，所有的付出也是值得的。
人生虽然不能重来，但是可以在有生之年继续创造。希望你能继续努力，为自己创造新的天地，新的领域。
非常期待你下一次的旅程，继续与我们分享你眼里的世界。
on March 27th, 2009 at 6:17 am
hi bryan! (: can i know the exact place that u went for this episode??? erm it ssomewhere in Tibet right??? Cause i have a project on conservation. i would like to consereve culture. i would like to conserve the culture of that place?? the first destination of your episode! (: FIRST SEPISODE! I hope tt i can get ur reply ASAP. as its urgent! THANK U!
on March 27th, 2009 at 10:17 am
doris, the place is called bhutan
on May 15th, 2009 at 1:40 am
Bhutan is a beautiful place, gotta visit, a once in a life time experience, Thanks for the intro Byran!!!
on March 29th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Just saw the episode on Channel U again. Re-run i think.
Finally get to see. Amazing.