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Flying First Class (EVA & Thai Air) To Oz Via Taipei

Flying First Class (EVA & Thai Air) To Oz Via Taipei

by Calvin Sun | Dec 29, 2017 | Australia, Blitzkrieg!!!, Flying Fancy, How Did You Do That?, Layovers, Rules Are Meant To Be Broken, Taiwan, Way Way Off the Beaten Path

 At a journey that could clock at more than 42 hours from NYC, flying to Sydney can be a real ballbreaker for even the most dedicated of jet-setters. And I wanted to make the most of it — so last week I transferred 90,000...
Return To Indonesia-land

Return To Indonesia-land

by Calvin Sun | Jul 4, 2010 | *Countries, Blitzkrieg!!!, Indonesia, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, Taiwan

About to head out of Taiwan. Going to return to Indonesia where I’m meeting up with Annah and Caitlin in Surabaya. What’s next, you ask? This is:  - At time of posting in Taipei, Taiwan, it was 34 °C - Humidity: 46% | Wind Speed: 11km/hr | Cloud Cover:...
Detour: Taiwan

Detour: Taiwan

by Calvin Sun | Jul 4, 2010 | Blitzkrieg!!!, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, Taiwan, The Nightlife

  This trip has seen a lot of unexpected oddities, and Taiwan is no different. One night I’m in Bali bummin’ out by the beach, the next morning I’m at my cousin’s wedding reception in Taiwan, having a 10 course dinner on the 33rd floor of...
40 Hours In Taiwan

40 Hours In Taiwan

by Calvin Sun | Jul 2, 2010 | Blitzkrieg!!!, Indonesia, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, Taiwan

…begins now.   My plan: Flight from Bali, Indonesia to Taiwan at 3:10pm Arrive in Taiwan at 8:30pm Leave Taiwan about 39 hours later at 11:00am Flight from Taiwan to Surabaya, Indonesia at 1:00pm Arrive in Surabaya, Indonesia at 7:30pm The irony is that I...
Return To Indonesia-land

A Change Of Plans In The Itinerary

by Calvin Sun | Jun 30, 2010 | Blitzkrieg!!!, Indonesia, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, Taiwan

A few updates on our itinerary: Because I found out that one of my cousins is getting married this weekend, I will be leaving for Taipei, Taiwan for 36 hours. I will leave Bali, Indonesia on July 3rd, attend the wedding reception on July 4th in Taipei, and then return...

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