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Good Morning, Colombia!

Good Morning, Colombia!

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...
Good Morning, Colombia!

Bogota!

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...
Our Next Trip…

Our Next Trip…

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...
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