by Calvin Sun | Jun 11, 2011 | Pre-travel Preparations
“I’m leaving…on a jet plane…” See you on the other side of the world, folks. - At time of posting in NYC, it was 66.2 °F - Humidity: 92% | Wind Speed: 6km/hr | Cloud Cover: cloudy with...
by Calvin Sun | Jun 10, 2011 | Pre-travel Preparations, What to Pack
The last exam of my first year of medical school ended 8 hours ago ago, which means I just started packing 3 hours ago. So what do you bring when you’re on the road in 15 countries for 2+ months? Here we have 4 shirts, 4 pairs of socks, 4 pairs of...
by Calvin Sun | May 31, 2011 | Pre-travel Preparations, Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea
10 days left until 62 days in Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, UAE, Nepal, Kashmir, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China, North Korea, and Singapore.- At time of posting in NYC, it was 71.6 °F - Humidity: 86% | Wind Speed: 13km/hr | Cloud Cover:...
by Calvin Sun | May 10, 2011 | Getting that VISA, Lessons Learned, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Myanmar, Pre-travel Preparations
I was just about to snail mail my visa application to the Myanmar Embassy in Washington D.C. until I realized that one of their permanent missions/consulates in NYC was only 2 blocks away from me. AWESOME. Thinking it was going to be a simple endeavor, I walked...
by Calvin Sun | Apr 26, 2011 | Pre-travel Preparations, Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea
Reposted from Where (And Why) Are We Going? The Monsoon Diaries – 2011 Click on any city on the itinerary to see where and why we’re going there! But if you don’t like the idea of user interactivity and want to see the list laid out before...
by Calvin Sun | Apr 11, 2011 | Our Next Adventure, Pre-travel Preparations, Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea
This is a declaration. of a will, of a need to live, to travel, to see the things in the world that will start these new chapters in our lives. This early June, we start in Istanbul . . . and then find ourselves among one of the 7 natural wonders of the...
by Stephanie Quan | Apr 10, 2011 | Introductions, Pre-travel Preparations
As I huffed and puffed along the last 0.5 miles of the ridge of Angel’s Landing, all I could do was focus on my hands on the rope and try not think about how one slip would send me 1500 ft to my death. Segments of it are unchained and while, like roller...
by Calvin Sun | Mar 26, 2011 | Pre-travel Preparations
After enjoying some nice send-off company in the wee hours of the night, I’m packed up and ready to go. See you on the other side of the hemisphere. Goodbye NYC, hello Perú! - At time of posting in NYC, it was 28.4 °F - Humidity: 39% | Wind Speed: 10km/hr |...
by Calvin Sun | Mar 25, 2011 | April 2011: Peru & Colombia, Pre-travel Preparations, What to Pack
Less than 24 hours before departure, I give you my packing list for Peru and Colombia, 7 cities in 7 days: The itinerary in 7 days: Morning flight to Lima Overnight in Lima Morning flight to Cuzco Morning bus to Ollantaytambo Evening train to Aguas Calientes...
by Calvin Sun | Mar 20, 2011 | April 2011: Peru & Colombia, Peru, Pre-travel Preparations
Before I even realize it, the countdown on the clock reads something less than a week. I guess it’s time to start thinking of what to pack. After all, I only got 5 days and 9 hours before I reach...
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