by Calvin Sun | Apr 3, 2011 | April 2011: Peru & Colombia, Colombia, Serendipitous!, Uncategorized Stories
What an oddly perfect way to conclude this trip. In Monsoon Diaries tradition, every excursion requires a serendipitous coincidence to round it off. And this one is no different: Kseniya and I had parted ways earlier this morning; she was to take an early flight to...
by Calvin Sun | Mar 31, 2011 | April 2011: Peru & Colombia, Colombia
Hungover. But nevertheless what a nice morning to wake up to in Bogota. - At time of posting in Bogota, it was 11 °C - Humidity: 88% | Wind Speed: 14km/hr | Cloud Cover: mostly...
by Calvin Sun | Mar 31, 2011 | April 2011: Peru & Colombia, Colombia, Epiphanies on the Road, How Did You Do That?, Public Transportation
Within the moment I stepped in line to board my flight to Bogota, Colombia, I noticed the difference: I was the only foreigner on this plane. I’ve been used to this, having traveled more of my fair share on alternative routes in Southeast and South Asia, but it...
by Calvin Sun | Jan 5, 2011 | Colombia, Our Next Adventure, Peru, Pre-travel Preparations
On a budget thats more than 2/3 cheaper than an average college senior’s all-inclusive spring break, this is what I will see in 7 days: 79 days and counting. - At time of posting in New York City, it was 2 °C - Humidity: 52% | Wind Speed: 11km/hr | Cloud...
