by Calvin Sun | May 31, 2010 | Pre-travel Preparations, United States, What to Pack
We begin today! One of the original titles for this blog was going to be “The Rice They Carried.” But sadly, I already had used that title for a docu-drama/mockumentary I made on Asian American stereotypes back in high school (The Rice They Carried)....
by Calvin Sun | May 30, 2010 | Pre-travel Preparations, The Nightlife, United States
My going away party was last night. I’m going to miss this city. Currently going over last minute things for packing…I’m leaving in about 24 hours.- At time of posting in New York City, it was 82.4 °F - Humidity: 29% | Wind Speed: 19km/hr | Cloud...
by Calvin Sun | May 28, 2010 | Pre-travel Preparations, Uncategorized Stories, United States
Death=bad So far on my goodbye tour, I’ve been taking down a mental survey of the kind of things people say right before parting… “Have fun!” - 2 people “I’m so excited for you!” - 2 people “Take care!” – 3...
by Annah Kim | May 28, 2010 | Thailand
If we ever actually make it to Thailand, my violin teacher gave me this awesome coupon for a free green sapphire stone?! Coupon Store Location - At time of posting in Harwich, MA, it was 59 °F - Humidity: 80% | Wind Speed: 4km/hr | Cloud Cover: scattered...
by Calvin Sun | May 27, 2010 | Pre-travel Preparations, United States
T-minus 4 days and there are a few things left to do: - Drop off Health Forms for med school – Find places to stay in Manila – Get 4 passport pictures – Go drug store shopping to get: toilet paper, sunblock, band-aids, halls sore throat lozenges,...
by Annah Kim | May 27, 2010 | Pre-travel Preparations, Uncategorized Stories, United States
Due to extenuating circumstances, I had to do a “one-day visa” down in NYC at the outsourcing company for Indian visas instead of via mail. Drop off paperwork at 10:20 am, come back at 5:30… Because they’re an outsourcing company, they had to...
by Calvin Sun | May 26, 2010 | Doctor in the House, Pre-travel Preparations, United States
Today I get my second booster for the Japanese B Encephalitis immunization, which those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of having it yet, is one of those shots that leaves your arm sore for a whole 3 days. I’d say that’s worth it since the...
by Calvin Sun | May 25, 2010 | Pre-travel Preparations, Uncategorized Stories, United States
So the other day I get the following 10 pictures from my aunt, with the subject title…. Don’t Try Bottled Drinks in these Asian Countries accompanied by the following few text messages from my mother: 5/11/10: “News Warning , do not enter thailand is...
by Calvin Sun | May 24, 2010 | Pre-travel Preparations, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, United States
5-24-10 Look around…the layout has changed! Thanks to Brian Foo of GiveLoop, we have a new design, so have fun exploring! I’ll be working out the kinks in the meantime, but I guess with a week away from departure, we can finally give this blog a proper...
by Annah Kim | May 18, 2010 | Pre-travel Preparations, The Nightlife, Vietnam
Something exciting to see! “Anniversary events begin this summer. A huge mural depicting Hanoi’s history will wrap around the Temple of Literature; the ugly dike road paralleling the Red River will be renewed with colorful mosaics. Festivities climax over...
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