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About Kennie Ting

I am a wandering cityophile and pattern-finder who is pathologically incapable of staying in one place for any long period of time. When I do, I see the place from different perspectives, obsessive-compulsively.

79th St: Zurich (3rd Ave to FDR Drive)

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Finally, after an epic journey through mountain, forest and city, we have arrived at our destination: Zurich, the economic and financial capital of Switzerland, also its largest and most modern metropolis. Zurich is one of the most dynamic and liveable … Continue reading

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79th St – Lucerne (5th to 3rd Ave)

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Lucerne is the most beautiful city in Switzerland by far – the grande dame of them all.  Its mediaeval old town is graced by a beautiful lake, while in the distance, sleeping-beauty castles perch precariously on the edge of mountains. … Continue reading

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79th St – Swiss Alps (Museum of Natural History and Central Park)

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If there’s one thing that Switzerland is most associated with, it’s the Alps – that famous, snow-capped mountain chain that divides Central and Northern Europe from the Latin South, and which stretches across more than two thirds of the Helvetian … Continue reading

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79th St – Bern (Amsterdam to Columbus Ave)

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Bern is the capital of the Swiss Federation and sits somewhere in the middle of the country, between the French-speaking West and the German-speaking rest. The city is best known for its mediaeval Old Town, with a proliferation of buildings … Continue reading

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79th St – Lausanne (Broadway to Amsterdam Ave)

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Apart from its mediaeval old town, dotted with grand Gothic Cathedrals, Lausanne isn’t quite as well known as the other Swiss cities on this tour.  It’s a pity though as, the city is a quaint and charming affair, more a … Continue reading

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79th St – Geneva (Hudson River Greenway to Broadway)

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Our journey begins on the shores of Lake Geneva, also known as Lac Léman to the Swiss French, and Genfersee to the Swiss Germans.  Geneva, as most visitors would know, hosts the headquarters of some of the biggest non-governmental international … Continue reading

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Manhattan in 12 Sts: 79th St – Geneva to Zurich Express

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The Upper West and Upper East Sides are worlds unto their own in New York City.  Outwardly, they look suspiciously alike, being both high-end residential neighborhoods where the wealthy and fabulous reside.  As New Yorkers (and some non-New Yorkers) know … Continue reading

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My Garden Grows… and it feels like Home

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So it’s been a month now since we’ve moved in to the new place, and the first thing I’ve noticed is that the garden is flourishing. It really has taken off. Within a week of us acquiring the plants, our … Continue reading

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Storm in New York

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Most of you would have known by now, that a massive tropical storm, one of the worst in a generation, hit the US Eastern Seaboard just yesterday (Monday night NY time, Tuesday SG time). New York City was one of … Continue reading

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The Grand Palace, Bangkok

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While Bangkok was never colonised, it was the seat of a colonial empire that encompassed most of what we now know as Indochina, and parts of present-day Malaysia and Burma.  Up until the early 20th century, the Kings of Siam … Continue reading

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