by Calvin Sun | Jan 1, 2014 | Pakistan, The Nightlife, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, Winter 2013: Antarctica to Pakistan
The proper way to celebrate New Year’s in Lahore After the Baraat yesterday, we went out for late night milkshakes at The Good Shake (which I really recommend!) before watching Insidious 2 at home: Classin’ it up at The Good Shake We then...
by Calvin Sun | Dec 31, 2013 | Fit for Foodies, Pakistan, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, Winter 2013: Antarctica to Pakistan
After returning from Badshahi Mosque, the ladies got their henna done back at the bride’s house: Rice-stuffed chicken from Saji’s! (the equivalent of the "Chicken and Rice" Halal cart in NYC) We go for some late night ice cream afterwards...
by Calvin Sun | Dec 30, 2013 | Fit for Foodies, Pakistan, Winter 2013: Antarctica to Pakistan
The Badshahi Mosque just got served The morning after the Mehndi, we enjoy a day off. Breakfast of champions After 2 breakfasts, Mariam’s cousins and friends took us on a trip for the Badshahi Mosque: Due to a glut of protests in the old...
by Calvin Sun | Dec 29, 2013 | Lessons Learned, Pakistan, The Nightlife, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, What Dreams May Come, Winter 2013: Antarctica to Pakistan
I was lucky to arrive in time to not only attend the Mehndi (the pre-wedding ceremony and dance competition — and where the bride gets her henna done), but to also perform in it at the last-minute. Leaving the bride’s house Heading towards a huge tent...
by Calvin Sun | Dec 29, 2013 | Let me tell you a Story..., Pakistan, Serendipitous!, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, Winter 2013: Antarctica to Pakistan
Within 24 hours I went from being the lone foreigner at Lahore’s International Airport: to wedding dancer: It’s been a dream of mine for at least 2 years to come to Lahore. I was fairly close by 3 years ago when I was in Amritsar, but I never made it...
by Calvin Sun | Dec 27, 2013 | Blitzkrieg!!!, Lessons Learned, Public Transportation, United Arab Emirates, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, Winter 2013: Antarctica to Pakistan
The Dubai Infinity Tower just got served When I was in Dubai 2 years ago in 2011: The Burj Khalifa got served from the bottom in 2011 (I had no time then to go to the top!) When I was in Dubai 2 years later today: The Burj Khalifa just got served from...
by Calvin Sun | Dec 27, 2013 | Argentina, Epiphanies on the Road, Pakistan, Serendipitous!, Spain, United Arab Emirates, Winter 2013: Antarctica to Pakistan
Press play. Watch. And then keep reading: I Will Possess Your Heart (Album Version) from Marteen on Vimeo. Hard to believe that just last week we were in Antarctica. As I’m nearing the final moments of a Christmas in Buenos Aires... …I head to...
by Stephanie Quan | Dec 27, 2013 | Argentina, Camping, Guest Posts, Post-travel Reflections, What Dreams May Come, You're Going to Miss It...
I went to Argentina with my sister and our friend Eva in March. This is a list of my favorite experiences. (and why you should go!) 11. Gelato Its everywhere. Its delicious. Bring your dairy pills because you’ll want globs of it every day. ...
by Calvin Sun | Dec 27, 2013 | Argentina, Fail, Fit for Foodies, Lessons Learned, Let me tell you a Story..., Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Rules Are Meant To Be Broken, Serendipitous!, Walking Tours, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, Winter 2013: Antarctica to Pakistan
I arrived on the eve of Christmas in Buenos Aires, welcomed by fireworks among the skyline and along the streets of Montserrat: I slept in until the next afternoon where Tabitha, also recuperating from the same trip we took to Antarctica a few days...
by Calvin Sun | Dec 26, 2013 | Argentina, How Did You Do That?, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, What Dreams May Come, Winter 2013: Antarctica to Pakistan
Today was a feast for the eyes, and for the imagination. Even though I just was in Antarctica, this Patagonian glacier by El Calafate can give those in Antarctica a run for their money: El Perito Moreno Glacier just got served We first confirmed...
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