Metok Drives her new Car around London
April 21, 2013
Today Metok took her new car out for a spin.. well, it’s a new car for her but it’s a second owner one which we bought from my cousin who did a great job in fixing it up and everything else! He’s a car mechanic afterall! We bought the car a few weeks back […]
Hot Air Balloon experience in Marrakech
March 23, 2013
This is the edited video of our hot air balloon experience in Marrakech with marrakechbyair.com The initial footage was shot using my Kodak Playsport and the latter footage which is much better by the Panasonic Lumix G2. Visit our blog at http://www.alanandmetok.com
Quadbiking in Chiang Mai, Thailand
March 2, 2013
This was footage I took in October 2011 when we visited Chiang Mai in Thailand. It was a good few hours of quadbiking up roads and then up a mudpath until we reached the peak where there were amazing views of paddy fields. Visit our blog at http://www.alanandmetok.com for more videos
Wilton's Music Hall – the amazing half-derelict oldest music hall in the World!
February 24, 2013
London is one of those interesting cities where you will never tire to find something new, interesting and quirky. I’ve lived in London now for over 3 decades now and it still amazes me all the wonderful things which are still to be discovered. Since moving into our new neighbourhood, we’ve decided to find out […]
Wilton Music Hall – our visit to the oldest music hall in the World!
February 23, 2013
We booked to go on the tour of the Wilton Music Hall to learn more about the oldest (in the world) surviving and half derelict music theatre. It has a very interesting history and amazing original features which are worth a visit. The music hall does require help with it’s restoration and survival so do […]
A. Wong restaurant review and the 8 course tasting menu
February 16, 2013
For Valentines we thought we would try the new Chinese restaurant in Victoria called A. Wong. A. Wong is also the name of the head chef who goes by the name of Andrew Wong who did a pilgrimage around China to learn about Chinese cooking. We decided to go for the 8 course tasting menu […]
The View from the Shard – our Visit
February 3, 2013
We were fortunate to get preview tickets to see the Shard last week before the official opening this weekend. We have watched the Shard go up over the last few years always wondering what the views would be like and it was great to get the chance to finally see it. Our slot was 10am […]
Our visit to The Shard in London
January 29, 2013
We managed to get preview tickets to see The Shard in London, UK and thought we’d make the most out of it by filming and sharing our experience! It was a great day out and it was amazing to see London from so high up. Visit our blog at http://www.alanandmetok.com for more of our adventures!
Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, China
January 12, 2013
We visiting the Mogao Caves or the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, China. These buddhist caves had the most amazing sculptures and wall paintings and are hundreds of years old. We visited in 2012 during our China Trip. More details on our blog http://www.alanandmetok.com
New House Ideas – Modern Contemporary Look
January 12, 2013
When we moved house we visited many kitchen, bathroom and furniture shops. We are interested in the modern contemporary look so most of the stuff we looked at was that style. This is the video slideshow of the pictures we took
How to get more Reviews on Tripadvisor
January 6, 2013
Whilst ballooning in Marrakech, we learnt how to get more reviews on Tripadvisor! Haha!
Koutobia Mosque and Minaret in Marrakech, Morocco
January 5, 2013
The Koutoubia Mosque or Kutubiyya Mosque in Marrakech, Morocco For more info, look up the Wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koutoubia_Mosque
Creaky Bridge near Atlas Mountains in Marrakech
January 4, 2013
Our day trip to Ourika and the small village of Setti-Fatma at the base of the Atlas Mountains, Marrakech brought many sights. One was the numerous bridges which crossed the water – they were all really rickety and looked really unsafe! Still, we thought it would be interesting to venture across one of them. It […]
Making the perfect Moroccan Tea on a Rooftop Cafe on the way to the Atlas Mountains
January 4, 2013
Whilst on our journey to the Atlas Mountains, we stopped off at a rooftop cafe to make a Moroccan tea Visit our blog: http://www.alanandmetok.com
Camel Rides in Marrakech
December 31, 2012
After the camel rides in China, Metok really wanted to do a camel ride and actually, one of the reasons why we chose Marrakech was because we could ride a camel there. However, the camel experience in Marrakech wasn’t as enjoyable as the ones in China.. still we had fun! The first video is from […]
Footage of the Grumpy Camel from Metok’s camera
December 31, 2012
This was the Metok cam as per the previous video regarding the Grumpy Camel in Marrakech -http://youtu.be/8g3LIMVndNE This is the full video in a video of it’s own! Our blog is here http://www.alanandmetok.com
The Grumpy Camel in Marrakech
December 30, 2012
During our trip in Marrakech, we thought we would do a camel ride. Unfortunately for Metok, she got the grumpy camel! 🙂 Visit our blog at http://www.alanandmetok.com
Xmas 2012 in Marrakech, Morocco
December 28, 2012
So this year we decided to get some winter sun in Marrakech. The weather in the UK is infamous for being bad and over the winter months, it’s just horrible and depressing! We found a deal to get to Marrakech and took it… We were there for 4 days.. the temperature was between 20 and […]
The Bumpy Balloon Ride Landing in Marrakech
December 27, 2012
We had a great time in Marrakech over Xmas 2012. One of our excursions was the balloon ride with Hamid at MarrakechbyAir.com The day was more windy than usual and hence the landing of the balloon was a bit more rocky than it should have been. However, it was great fun and exciting! Visit our […]
Eating all the Macaroons at Sofitel, Marrakech
December 26, 2012
We just arrived in Marrakech and had a great welcome at the Sofitel Hotel. They served us macaroons and fresh orange juice. Metok loves macaroons and they didn’t last long in her presence! Visit our blog at http://www.alanandmetok.com
Guitar playing and singing bin in Cambridge
November 25, 2012
I saw this guitar playing singing bin in Cambridge!
Kicking chesnut shells at each other in Richmond Park
October 21, 2012
http://youtu.be/bqLoXvOOex8 Family love expressed via kicking fallen chesnut shells at each other!
Day 1 in Beijing – Arriving, Tong Ren Tang, Caterpillar Fungus and Peking Duck!
October 19, 2012
Waking up in Amsterdam, we had breakfast at the hotel and headed out to the airport. With the time that we had, it wasn’t really worth going into the city itself but also we did have some time to kill so it was figuring out what to do. We decided that we would explore the […]
Leaving for China – Missing our Flight to China
September 29, 2012
Our journey to get us to China started on the Saturday 25th August. It was a early PM flight leaving at 5pm which meant no crazy morning wake up.. in fact, it was nice and leisurely allowing us to wake up our normal weekend time and have a decent breakfast before departing. Our journey with […]
Jessie J – Do It Like a Dude – Front Row view!
September 17, 2012
Jessie J’s gig at the Under the Bridge Venue. This was her first song for the night – Do It Like a Dude
Our China trip 2012
September 15, 2012
So we were hoping to get to Tibet this year but had a lot of difficulty because of the situation there, it finally got cancelled by the tour operator. At this stage we had already arranged for our China visa and it seemed like a waste if we didn’t use it. So, we researched online […]
Peacock mating with a Car
July 10, 2012
The peacock saw its reflection in the car and attempted to mate with it!
His Holiness Dalai Lama, second Tibetan dance
June 21, 2012
This is the second Tibetan folk dance after the Dalai Lama event at the Royal Albert Hall in London 2012
His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Royal Albert Hall
June 21, 2012
This is the first of the Tibetan folk dances at the end of the Dalai Lama talk at the Royal Albert Hall in London 2012
Dalai Lama – Royal Albert Hall 2012
June 21, 2012
This was the initial Tibetan kids performance for his Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Royal Albert Hall in London 2012 Write an essay for me
Dalai Lama – Royal Albert Hall 2012
June 21, 2012
This was the initial Tibetan kids performance for his Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Royal Albert Hall in London 2012
Glassblowing in Istanbul, Turkey – Making Glass Ornaments
May 16, 2012
Watching a glassblower making intricate glass ornaments in Istanbul, Turkey
Close to losing a finger feeding the Seagulls in Istanbul
May 16, 2012
We were in Istanbul and Silvia tried her hand at feeding the seagulls. They are rather aggressive birds and larger than you think they are. Shortly after this video, a fisherman show us his scarred finger where a seagull had got him! Feeding seagulls isn’t recommended!
The Icecream Trick in Istanbul, Turkey
May 16, 2012
Having fun with Ice Cream in Istanbul in Turkey on the Istiklal Caddesi (Independence Avenue)
Making Turkish bread in Istanbul
May 16, 2012
We were in the Kebab restaurant Novak on the Istiklal Caddesi (Independence Avenue) and watched them make their tasty bread!
Archie the Orangutan at the Universal Studios Hollywood Animal Planet
April 22, 2012
Very funny Orangutan at Universal Studios Hollywood Animal Planet
The Promenade at Hollywood Studios, Orlando Florida
April 22, 2012
After an exhausting day at Hollywood Studios, we walk the promenade to the exit! What a fab day – Oct 2010
Entering Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando Florida
April 22, 2012
Entering the gates of Hollywood Studios! We made this trip in October 2010!
Testing Hovercrafts in a field
April 22, 2012
This is our video of us testing the Hovercrafts in Sandwich, UK
Hovercraft Experience in Sandwich, Kent
April 22, 2012
Last weekend (16th April) we had booked ourselves for an afternoon Hovercraft experience. It was quite a drive from London and we did arrive a tad early so we had a peek around Sandwich to see what there was to offer. To be quite frank, these little villages are indeed very little and there isn’t […]
A Hovercraft Experience – riding a 1 person hovercraft
April 22, 2012
We booked ourselves on the Hovercraft experience in Sandwich Kent with Hovercraft Adventures. It was a rather windy day but didn’t detract from having fun! We rode the Hovercraft around a muddy track and race for time!
Hampton Court Palace Fight – Zombie vs Jiggers
April 9, 2012
http://youtu.be/GVjN0sVGl30 Zombie vs Jiggers @ Hampton Court Palace with added sound effects 🙂
Some Hungry Tibetans on the Train to Hampton Court Palace
April 8, 2012
Taking the train from Waterloo, we decided on taking an early lunch on the train to Hampton Court Palace
Horse Drawn Carriages At Hampton Court Palace
April 7, 2012
This is the 12 minute ride of the horse ride at Hampton Court palace. We didn’t go on it but the horses were magnificent!
Playing with the remote control helicopter for the first ti
March 29, 2012
The Lightspeed i-helicopter works with the iPad or iPhone. This is me using it for the first time!
Ideal Home Show – March 2012
March 29, 2012
Just walking around the Ideal Home Show at Earls Court, London
Crocodile in London Picadilly
March 25, 2012
This is the crocodile in London Picadillys Rainforest cafe!
Driving In Newcastle
March 24, 2012
I went to Newcastle and had a quick look around. It has changed so much and is a beautiful city now!
Angry Woman on Public Bus in London – Translation Please
March 18, 2012
I was sitting on the bus in London. This lady was really angry on the phone, can anyone translate what she was saying?
Day 3 of Flying the Lightspeed iHelicopter
March 15, 2012
On day 3, I’ve mastered the controls of the iHelicopter.. this is when it’s really satisfying!
This Will Be On The News Tonight – 13th March 2012
March 13, 2012
I saw lots of camera men and journalists outside the Inner London Crown Court so got out the trusty iPhone camera!
Helicopter hits other Chair Leg
March 13, 2012
This is a follow up video from yesterdays video when my iHelicopter hits the chair leg.. more filming today and this time I manage to hit the other chair leg! haha! Yesterdays video : http://youtu.be/4Sm5cQLhao8
Helicopter Takes off and Crashes (into a chair leg)
March 12, 2012
Take off and Landing with the iHelicopter
Lightspeed i-Helicopter : Take-off and Landing
March 11, 2012
I just received one of these remote controlled helicopters. It’s great fun! It’s a bit difficult to control initially but I’m sure I’ll get better with practice! This was my video to demonstrate my skill taking off and landing skills…
Applied Kinesiology – A Skeptics View
March 9, 2012
For those people who know me, they know that I’m a complete skeptic to things which can’t be explained by traditional science. I don’ t believe in the paranormal, I don’t believe in ghosts, I don’t believe mediums are really able to communicate with spirits etc. When Metok told me about this kinesiology that she […]
Muscle Testing with the Kinesiologist – do you believe it?
March 9, 2012
We were non-believers and actually hoped to disprove what Metok had mentioned to us. However, this really happened… He was able to make our arms weak and this completely confused our scientific brains!
The Brick Lane Curry House Rip Offs
March 8, 2012
Yesterday I met up with a friend I’ve not caught up with in a while. Our thing is usually a good old curry in London’s Brick Lane.. the home of the curry. For those who don’t know, Brick Lane is famous for the many curry houses.. in fact, there are so many that it’s rather […]
Snow In London 2012 – Tower bridge and Tower of London
February 11, 2012
This is our photo and video footage in the second week of February 2012 when it snowed in London. We walked from Tower Bridge to Tower of London on our way to the Tube station
Snow by City Hall and The Shard
February 9, 2012
Snowing in London 8th Feb London Bridge, City Hall and The Shard.
A Kick to making a Donation to the Barbican Centre
February 6, 2012
We donated some money to the Barbican centre
The Design Shop at the Barbican Centre
February 5, 2012
Having a look around at the design shop at the Barbican Centre
UFO in London Brick Lane?
February 5, 2012
This was seen by my friend who was in Brick Lane, London UK. Ok, it looks more likely to be one of those Octocopters!
Driving in a snowstorm in London 2012
February 5, 2012
Driving home from Stratford. Lots of snow and no gritted roads!
Driving in the Snow, London
February 5, 2012
Driving home listening to the radio heading towards Borough, near London Bridge!
Lion Dance, London China Town – 2012
January 29, 2012
I was having dimsum with some friends in the New Loon Foon restaurant when we saw the Lion Dance had appear directly infront of the Haozhan restaurant. We got a great view from where we are. The Lion dances in front of the shop and eyes up the lettuce which is bundled with Lai See […]
Buffet food selection in Hotel in Barcelona
January 28, 2012
This was a rather nice selection for breakfast at the hotel we stayed at in Barcelona
Go Car Barcelona – Arriving at Monestir de Pedralbes (The monastery of Pedralbes)
January 28, 2012
We are approaching the Monestir de Pedralbes (or Monastery of Pedrables) via the Go Car. You can hear the car speak to us and explaining that this is the home to the nuns since 1327!
Riding in the Go Car in Barcelona
January 28, 2012
This video is us exploring Barcelona in the nifty Go Car site-seeing cars. We had just gone up the hill
Riding in the Go Car in Barcelona
January 28, 2012
This video is us exploring Barcelona in the nifty Go Car site-seeing cars. We had just gone up the hill as directed by the Go Car and back down again. You can hear the voice system in the car as it tells us where we are and about our surroundings (it all works via GPS, […]
Go Car in Barcelona
January 28, 2012
This was us on holiday in Barcelona – May 2010. We had hired the Go Car site-seeing cars. The footage is taken close to the Olympic Stadium Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys Paseo Olímpico, 17, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
Lion Dance 2011 in London China Town – Chinese New Year
January 28, 2012
We were in the restaurant opposite (New Loon Foon) and saw the whole lion dance from the window! Happy New Year!
Car Falls from height at High Street Kensington Tube Station
January 18, 2012
Ok… This didn’t actually happen but is a special effect made with an iPhone app called Action Movie FX. Pretty cool!
Huge Pillbug/Roly Pollie/Rollie Pollie found in India
October 29, 2011
We were at Bear Shola in Kodaikanal and came across this 2 inch insect which curls into a ball when frightened. Fascinating insect! Visit our blog at http://www.alanandmetok.com for more videos!
Only In India
October 27, 2011
This is what we saw when we went to India – disregard for safety! Anyway, come and visit our blog at http://www.alanandmetok.com for more videos and other crazy stuff!
Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai
October 26, 2011
So on our last day in Chiang Mai with the morning spare we wondered where we should go, what we should do and we were told that you can spend a couple of hours at Tiger Kingdom. Tiger Kingdom is where you can spend time with Tigers and get your pictures taken with them. They […]
Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai, Thailand
October 26, 2011
This is our video footage of our visit to Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai in Thailand Visit our website: http://www.alanandmetok.com
Pillbug/Rollie Pollie/Rolli Puchi Insect in Kodaikanal, India
October 13, 2011
So whilst looked for new places to explore in Kodaikanal in India, we found this rather large insect at a place called Bear Shola. It goes by a few names: pillbug, rollie pollie, roly pollie, rolli puchi.. I don’t know what it is called exactly but this one was huge.. about 2 inches in length. […]
Only In India
October 7, 2011
I always bring my video camera with me wherever we go so you never know what you’ll capture. In the course of a couple of hours as we made our journey from Bangalore to Kodaikanal we saw two interesting sites which I managed to capture on my camera. Firstly a family were travelling on a […]
Rabbit Drowning – Bizarre Bath
September 15, 2011
This is when our tour guide throws Houdini the Rabbit into the river in a sack and after 10 seconds he escapes!! Very enjoyable and funny. This was part of the Bizarre Bath show in Bath, England
Where is Everyone? (City of Bath)
September 15, 2011
I was walking around in the beautiful city of Bath in England, famous for it’s Roman Baths. I did not see a single human around! Were they eaten by Zombies?
Seagull Turds on my Car
September 15, 2011
I was walking back to my car to find that a seagull had taken a liking to my card and left various large turds on it!
Using the Ticket barriers in the Metro in Lyon
September 15, 2011
Using the Ticket barriers in the Metro in Lyon
Here Comes the Metro – Lyon
September 15, 2011
Waiting on the platform for the Metro train to arrive in Lyon. The trains are nicer than the UK ones, more space!
Hunch back of Notre Dame scene at the Museum of Animated Puppets ( Le Musée des Automates), Lyon
September 15, 2011
Hunch back of Notre Dame scene at the Museum of Animated Puppets ( Le Musée des Automates), Lyon
Louis Pasteur at the Museum of Animated Puppets ( Le Musée des Automates), Lyon
September 15, 2011
Louis Pasteur at the Museum of Animated Puppets ( Le Musée des Automates), Lyon
Peter Pan scene at the Museum of Animated Puppets ( Le Musée des Automates), Lyon
September 15, 2011
Peter Pan scene at the Museum of Animated Puppets ( Le Musée des Automates), Lyon
Zorro scene in Museum of Animated Puppets in Lyon
September 15, 2011
Zorro scene in Museum of Animated Puppets in Lyon
Mozart scene in Museum of Animated Puppets in Lyon
September 15, 2011
Mozart scene in Museum of Animated Puppets in Lyon
Fat man puppet in Museum of Animated Puppets in Lyon
September 15, 2011
Fat man puppet in Museum of Animated Puppets in Lyon
Old man and woman puppet in Museum of Animated Puppets in Lyon
September 15, 2011
Old man and woman puppet in Museum of Animated Puppets in Lyon
Pinocchio puppet in Museum of Animated Puppets in Lyon
September 15, 2011
Pinocchio puppet in Museum of Animated Puppets in Lyon
