by Calvin Sun | Apr 15, 2015 | April 2015: Extreme South America, Aruba
We landed in Oranjestad, Aruba in the afternoon after a 4 hour flight from Chicago. There we were given 5 hours to explore before having to make it to our 40 minute connecting flight to Caracas. So the first thing we did was to eat. We asked our taxi driver ($28 USD...
by Calvin Sun | Dec 7, 2014 | Camping, Crisis, How's the weather?, Let me tell you a Story..., The Philippines, Uncategorized Stories, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, What Dreams May Come, Winter 2014: Extreme SE Asia
We’re not in the clear yet, so keep your fingers crossed until we reach Bali. And even then, I’m not sure if typhoons affecting even a single country may spread to the entire Southeast Asia region. For more drama, read on… On our third...
by Calvin Sun | May 10, 2012 | Hawaii, United States
Sometimes we at The Monsoon Diaries surprise even ourselves with some unplanned, last minute trips. Until approximately 48 hours ago, I had no idea would be in Hawaii. And here I am in Honolulu for 4 days. To give this context: I just completed my second year...
by Calvin Sun | Apr 1, 2011 | April 2011: Peru & Colombia, Colombia, Fit for Foodies, How Did You Do That?, How's the weather?, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Public Transportation, Uncategorized Stories, What Dreams May Come
a I remember watching Y Tu Mama Tambien for the very first time, when the two friends fabricate the existence of a beach in an attempt to seduce Luisa. As they travel throughout the film, they discover in fact that the beach is real, and it just so happens to...
by Calvin Sun | Aug 10, 2010 | China, How's the weather?, India, Public Transportation, Singapore, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India
Layover in Shanghai before returning home. Looking back I realize… And all good things shall come to an end… I party it up with some classy ladies in Singapore on National Day: I return the favor by having their apartment...
