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Mosey’ing In Mozambique

Mosey’ing In Mozambique

by Calvin Sun | Aug 2, 2016 | August 2016: Southern Africa, Blitzkrieg!!!, Doctor in the House, Getting that VISA, Lessons Learned, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Mozambique, Walking Tours

After a lovely yesterday with Nadi in her motherland of Malawi, today we woke up at an ungodly hour of 5:00am to catch a 5:30am cab to the airport, arriving at 6:00am. After an uneventful check-in process at Lilongwe’s no-frills airport, we boarded an 8:00am Malawi...
A “Lilongwe” To Lake Malawi

A “Lilongwe” To Lake Malawi

by Calvin Sun | Aug 1, 2016 | August 2016: Southern Africa, Blitzkrieg!!!, Fit for Foodies, Getting that VISA, How Did You Do That?, Malawi, Serendipitous!, Way Way Off the Beaten Path

Dear Calvin,   I hope this finds you doing well.  I came across your site via CU Class Notes.  I am CC 2010.  I have been inspired by your story and website, and as a fellow lover of travel and medical student, would definitely be keen on learning more about your...
A Sunrise In Nairobi, Kenya

A Sunrise In Nairobi, Kenya

by Calvin Sun | Aug 1, 2016 | August 2016: Southern Africa, Blitzkrieg!!!, Kenya, Lessons Learned, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Walking Tours

 Our 2-hour, 7:30pm flight from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ended up getting delayed (not surprising given that ADD airport has its share of logistical difficulties), so we didn’t arrive into Nairobi until 11pm at night. Unlike Ethiopia’s...
Addis You Don’t Have To Worry About Being the Ababa-black Sheep!

Addis You Don’t Have To Worry About Being the Ababa-black Sheep!

by Calvin Sun | Jul 31, 2016 | August 2016: Southern Africa, Blitzkrieg!!!, Ethiopia, Fail, Lessons Learned, Walking Tours

  The Monsoon Diaries’ first ever trip to sub-saharan Africa just began today with a 12 hour layover in the capital city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa.  To begin the trip, I got to use 80,000 United Miles to score 2 free business...
Escaping The Bermuda Triangle: My 100th Country

Escaping The Bermuda Triangle: My 100th Country

by Calvin Sun | Apr 23, 2016 | Bermuda, Blitzkrieg!!!, Epiphanies on the Road, Introspection, Post-travel Reflections, Serendipitous!, Walking Tours, Weekend Trips

After a day in Bermuda’s capital of Hamilton, the next morning we took a 30 minute, $40 USD cab ride to Bermuda’s other city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. George.   We started off in King’s Square, the town’s center.     The old, central Town Hall...
Lost In The Bermuda Triangle: My 100th Country

Lost In The Bermuda Triangle: My 100th Country

by Calvin Sun | Apr 23, 2016 | Bermuda, Blitzkrieg!!!, Rules Are Meant To Be Broken, Walking Tours, Weekend Trips

  Since beginning my lonely (and not so lonely) journey 6 years ago, I decided finally to check off my 100th country today. With about 36 hours off from work and finishing my overnight shift in the ER at 7am, I headed to JFK airport where I boarded an extremely...
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