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Saigon In 8 Hours

Saigon In 8 Hours

by Calvin Sun | Jun 14, 2010 | How Did You Do That?, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, Vietnam

The challenge was 12 hours. We did it in 8. Because we’re badass. And how did we do it? Just take do a very simple walking tour in this order and you can’t go wrong: Mariamman Temple on D Truong Dinh Walk right around the park to hit D Nam Ky Khoi Nghia...
Videos Of Saigon

Videos Of Saigon

by Annah Kim | Jun 14, 2010 | Fit for Foodies, How Did You Do That?, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, Vietnam

With the departure of our dear Corinne, an awaited meet-up with Caitlin in Laos, and one day to do everything in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), Calvin and I set out to cover the city’s attractions and do errands before Cambodia. Bus Station – buy tickets ($10 USD)...
Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay

by Calvin Sun | Jun 10, 2010 | Epiphanies on the Road, How Did You Do That?, How's the weather?, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, Vietnam, What Dreams May Come

  Ha Long Bay. The sun is setting and we mere mortals fall prey to the sights and sounds of the bay. A cool sunset breeze blankets our naked bodies, still wet from swimming in nature’s warm waters. A view of 3,000 islands thrust upwards valiantly from the...
Videos Of Saigon

Lessons Learned

by Annah Kim | Jun 6, 2010 | Fail, How Did You Do That?, Lessons Learned, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, The Philippines

1. Taking Care of Calvin:He discovered this morning that he indeed left his rain jacket on the Autobus last night (or this morning rather) that we took back from Banaue. Coupled with the loss of his point and shoot, we concluded that when Calvin is sleepy, he leaves...
Tagaytay & Taal Volcano: An Island Within An Island Within An Island…

Tagaytay & Taal Volcano: An Island Within An Island Within An Island…

by Calvin Sun | Jun 6, 2010 | How Did You Do That?, Lessons Learned, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, The Philippines

 Climbed up a volcano? Check. Climbed up an active volcano? Check. Been to the world’s only island within a lake, within an island, within a lake within another island within a country of islands? Check.Compared to Batad, this is a relatively easy trek....
Be(leaving) Batad

Be(leaving) Batad

by Calvin Sun | Jun 5, 2010 | How Did You Do That?, Lessons Learned, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, The Philippines

 After you’ve had enough (is that even possible with Batad?), say goodbye to Rita & co. and pack up your gear for the journey back up to the saddle:Once you conquered the grueling hike to the saddle, you’re well on your way home to Manila.Enjoy...
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