by Calvin Sun | Jun 13, 2011 | Crisis, Public Transportation, Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea, Turkey
With whatever luck I get with running into people, I’m cursed when it comes to waiting for people at the airport. Yesterday as I waited outside arrivals to pick up my travel partner Stephanie, she was waiting for me to pick her up inside at baggage claims. Since...
by Calvin Sun | Apr 2, 2011 | April 2011: Peru & Colombia, Colombia, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Public Transportation
There are very few cities that can compare to the oh my god I need to come back here for my honeymoon vibe when you walk along its streets. NYC comes to mind, but then again I´m biased. Luang Prabang is definitely on that list. And Cartagena. Yes, Cartagena…How...
by Calvin Sun | Apr 1, 2011 | April 2011: Peru & Colombia, Colombia, Fit for Foodies, How Did You Do That?, How's the weather?, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Public Transportation, Uncategorized Stories, What Dreams May Come
I remember watching Y Tu Mama Tambien for the very first time, when the two friends fabricate the existence of a beach in an attempt to seduce Luisa. As they travel throughout the film, they discover in fact that the beach is real, and it just so happens to be...
by Calvin Sun | Mar 31, 2011 | April 2011: Peru & Colombia, Colombia, Epiphanies on the Road, How Did You Do That?, Public Transportation
Within the moment I stepped in line to board my flight to Bogota, Colombia, I noticed the difference: I was the only foreigner on this plane. I’ve been used to this, having traveled more of my fair share on alternative routes in Southeast and South Asia, but it...
by Calvin Sun | Mar 29, 2011 | April 2011: Peru & Colombia, How Did You Do That?, How's the weather?, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Peru, Public Transportation, What Dreams May Come
Before I begin, I must preface this with the inspirational scene that led me to Machu Picchu in the first place: “and here we go…” As unsure as I was when the day was about to start, today was when everything that was supposed to work out, worked...
by Calvin Sun | Mar 27, 2011 | April 2011: Peru & Colombia, Doctor in the House, How Did You Do That?, How's the weather?, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Peru, Public Transportation, Uncategorized Stories, What Dreams May Come
Nausea. Dizziness. Headaches. Fainting. Vomiting. Death. All serious complications of Altitude Sickness where Lonely Planet says: “Altitude sickness is not a joke. It doesn’t matter how fit you are; some people will get it and some people...
by Annah Kim | Jan 18, 2011 | Public Transportation
After a break from traveling – I (Annah) am in Montpellier, France for a semester abroad. My journey to Montpellier took approximately 24 hours to complete. I began at 8:45am Eastern Standard Time and ended at 12:50pm Central European Time. (This approximates to...
by Calvin Sun | Aug 10, 2010 | China, How's the weather?, India, Public Transportation, Singapore, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India
Layover in Shanghai before returning home. Looking back I realize… And all good things shall come to an end… Busride back to Chennai Last image from India I party it up with some classy ladies in Singapore on National Day: I return the favor...
by Calvin Sun | Aug 8, 2010 | Doctor in the House, India, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Public Transportation, Serendipitous!, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India
AHHHHH!!!!!!! And what kind of idiot falls into a well? Ok, let’s set up the story. It was another crazy WTF coincidential reunion: While at the Chennai bus terminal yesterday, I was trying to seek out other foreigners to check if I was...
by Calvin Sun | Jul 30, 2010 | How's the weather?, India, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Public Transportation, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, What Dreams May Come
Hampi is a place that should be described visually, not with words. Or with music: Press play. And then start reading. I brought you something close to me, Left for something you see though your here. You haunt my dreams There's nothing to do but believe, Just...
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