by Calvin Sun | Jun 25, 2019 | Afghanistan, Epiphanies on the Road, How's the weather?, June 2019: Afghanistan, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Post-travel Reflections, Summer 2019: Unknown UAE, Afghanistan, Rwanda, & Uganda, Travel Warnings, Walking Tours, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, What Dreams May Come, What to Pack
(Given the ever-changing security situation here, this post will be updated as circumstances develop so check back often) Travel WarningsA helpful warning as I set off for Kabul today:Do not travel to Afghanistan due to crime, terrorism, civil...
by Calvin Sun | Dec 8, 2016 | What to Pack
Packing for this trip might require a little more than how we packed for Antarctica! This is a real Russian winter, folks, and everybody knows to never invade Russia in the winter.More of a guide for our 10 stalwart polar bears going on this trip, this will...
by Calvin Sun | Dec 8, 2013 | Antarctica, Pre-travel Preparations, What to Pack
How do I pack for 4 days of this…. With this? I start with my clothes — 3 short sleeved synthetic (quick drying) shirts, 2 long sleeved synthetic shirts, 3 cotton shirts, 2 cargo pants, 5 underwears, 5 smart wool socks, 2 heavy smart wool socks, 2...
by Go Yang Park | Dec 22, 2011 | How Did You Do That?, Pre-travel Preparations, Spain, What to Pack
So this is how I packed for roughly 12 days in Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, and Morocco. The temperature ranges from 35 (F, at might) to 65 (F, during the day). I think I packed appropriately...
by Calvin Sun | Jun 10, 2011 | Pre-travel Preparations, What to Pack
The last exam of my first year of medical school ended 8 hours ago ago, which means I just started packing 3 hours ago. So what do you bring when you’re on the road in 15 countries for 2+ months? I’m out of the house early tomorrow morning. Going out to...
by Calvin Sun | Mar 25, 2011 | April 2011: Peru & Colombia, Pre-travel Preparations, What to Pack
Less than 24 hours before departure, I give you my packing list for Peru and Colombia, 7 cities in 7 days: The itinerary in 7 days: Morning flight to Lima Overnight in Lima Morning flight to Cuzco Morning bus to Ollantaytambo Evening train to Aguas...
