Author Archives: Artur

Johann Strauss II–Best waltzes and performers (vol. 4, part 2)

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Artur

Finally! After 7 years, the final volume in Johann Strauss’ best waltzes has come to be. Imagine – the last volume was in 2013 which was a damn freaking long time ago. You can still access volume 4, part 1 … Continue reading →

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In Retrospect…

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Artur

This would be the first post in 4 years, and also the first post celebrating 14 years of ‘Leidartikel’. No, blogging is no longer in trend – so this anniversary probably felt hollow to me. I’ve followed dozens of amazing … Continue reading →

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Let’s visit the Netherlands! (30 April–5 May 2015) – Day 3: Gouda, Den Haag, Madurodam and Rotterdam

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Artur

I know that I haven’t been updating this blog for a very long time – entries have been far and few between. Still, this blog isn’t dead yet and I’d be providing updates from time to time. Today’s entry would … Continue reading →

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Let’s visit the Netherlands! (30 April–5 May 2015) – Day 2: Alkmaar, Eindhoven and Maastricht (Part 2)

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Artur

  After a most delightful noon at the Philips Stadion with the legends of PSV (goalkeeper Hans van Breukelen lifting the European Cup (now Champions League) in 1988 and also Romário), it’s  time to visit Eindhoven and see what the … Continue reading →

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Let’s visit the Netherlands! (30 April–5 May 2015) – Day 2: Alkmaar, Eindhoven and Maastricht (Part 1)

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Artur

  I know this trip has become old news due to my tardiness. So, I’m trying to finish sharing the pictures by cutting down the small talk and getting right to the action moving forward. Since I arrived at Amsterdam … Continue reading →

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Let’s visit the Netherlands! (30 April–5 May 2015)–Day 1: KL to Abu Dhabi to Amsterdam (Schiphol and Amsterdam Centraal)

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Artur

  I was mortified to note that my last post was on 30 August last year. Now, don’t imagine for a second that this blog is dead and buried. It’s just that nothing terribly interesting has been happening at all … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Trip (15 December 2013 to 18 December 2013)–Asakusa (evening) & Shinjuku (night) on 17 December 2013

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Artur

It’s another day at Asakusa and this time to take in the sights at dusk and to have a look at the Hagoita-ichi fair at the Sensoji temple grounds. Returning to Asakusa at the expense of visiting other sights in … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Trip (15 December 2013 to 18 December 2013)–Akihabara & Asakusa (afternoon) on 17 December 2013

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Artur

I had better finish writing about my Tokyo trip before this entire thing turns stale. I would need to get this out of my system once and for all – then complete the Johann Strauss best waltzes review and then … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Trip (15 December 2013 to 18 December 2013)–Akihabara on 17 December 2013 (morning to noon)

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Artur

This is it – the pinnacle of my trip to Tokyo. I’ve planned this for 5 years. 5 freaking years! I dreamt of getting a Sega Dreamcast console from this electronic town as it is one of the most reliable … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Trip (15 December 2013 to 18 December 2013)–Shibuya (evening of 16 December 2013)

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Artur

I may be a Kuala Lumpur city boy but I felt like I just came out from a village when I saw how large Tokyo is – and how busy the Shibuya intersection was. KL is indeed very, very small … Continue reading →

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