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Pretty As Penang

Pretty As Penang

by Calvin Sun | Jun 27, 2010 | Epiphanies on the Road, Malaysia, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India

  I was getting a little worried with Penang…I know we came here just for the food, which has been cheap and exquisitely delicious, but my camera started getting a little bored. That is until this morning where we did a whirlwind walking tour of all the...
The Thing About Facial Hair

The Thing About Facial Hair

by Calvin Sun | Jun 27, 2010 | Fail, Lessons Learned, Malaysia, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, Uncategorized Stories

  So my compadre Rahul Jain told me to grow out my facial hair without shaving the entire trip. This is my progress after almost one month (27 days to be exact):     It was never meant to be.  - At time of posting in Penang, it was 26 °C - Humidity:...
Thailand In A Nutshell

Thailand In A Nutshell

by Calvin Sun | Jun 27, 2010 | Doctor in the House, Fit for Foodies, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, Thailand

Thailand. Consider it famous, consider it infamous: It’s the dream tourist capital of Southeast Asia. From the quieter “Rose of the North” in Chiang Mai to the cramped hustlin’ n’ bustlin’ of Bangkok, Thailand has something for...
Some Special Taxi Experiences

Some Special Taxi Experiences

by Annah Kim | Jun 27, 2010 | Fail, Let me tell you a Story..., Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, Thailand, Uncategorized Stories, Way Way Off the Beaten Path

 Before I begin, this photo was too good to pass up. I know that it may not be the most sensitive or politically correct item to post – but I’m here to share my experiences and not all of them turn out to be 100% politically sensitive.  So,...
30 hours In Bangkok

30 hours In Bangkok

by Calvin Sun | Jun 27, 2010 | Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, Thailand, The Nightlife

 Just very quickly: We’re about to board a plane to Penang, Malaysia after only 30 hours in Bangkok. Despite the short time spent here, we got a very good idea of the city: Big giant buddhas, traffic congestion, supreme mass of humanity, huge wats, upscale...

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