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You’re Going To Miss … The Baltic Crescent

You’re Going To Miss … The Baltic Crescent

by Calvin Sun | Aug 27, 2015 | Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Post-travel Reflections, Sweden, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, What Dreams May Come, You're Going to Miss It...

If it’s not already playing, press play. And then start reading. “A journey is best measured in friends, not in miles.” – Tim Cahill You’re going to miss the first impressions, the first handshakes, the polite offers to cover taxi rides to...
From Tallinn To Riga By Bus

From Tallinn To Riga By Bus

by Calvin Sun | Aug 19, 2015 | August 2015: The Baltic Circle, Border Crossing, Estonia, Fail, How Did You Do That?, Latvia, The Nightlife, Uncategorized Stories, Way Way Off the Beaten Path

  After welcoming Josh last night to our gang of 15 as our better-late-than-never monsooner with late night drinks and showing off our shooting range videos, we headed out this morning to explore the local markets north of Tallinn’s Old Town. This is a...
Shooting Up In Tallinn

Shooting Up In Tallinn

by Calvin Sun | Aug 18, 2015 | August 2015: The Baltic Circle, Estonia, Fit for Foodies, How Did You Do That?, Walking Tours, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, What Dreams May Come

  One of the most epic 24 hours so far. Starting from where we left off, landing in Tallinn after 10 days in Scandinavia, we headed out for dinner around Old Town after freshening up at the hostel.     We settled at Deja Vu, an outdoor hookah...
Goodbye Scandinavia, Hello Baltics!

Goodbye Scandinavia, Hello Baltics!

by Calvin Sun | Aug 17, 2015 | August 2015: The Baltic Circle, Border Crossing, Estonia, Finland, How Did You Do That?, Public Transportation

  The group woke up to a late Mexican buffet brunch (13 euros) at Shanghai Cowboy.     Before we knew it, 1pm had arrived and it was time to send off our 10 monsooners to the airport.     Broken hearted, but not defeated, a few of us...

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