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Monsooning at a Not-So-Glacier Pace

Monsooning at a Not-So-Glacier Pace

by Calvin Sun | Aug 16, 2020 | August 2020: The Great USA Trip (COVID-19), Montana, United States

 “We were all delighted, we all realized we were leaving confusion and nonsense behind and performing our one noble function of the time, move.” Back to back special!  After 3 days in Grand Teton and Yellowstone, we spent today mostly...
Ireland In 24 Hours: The Burren & The Cliffs Of Moher

Ireland In 24 Hours: The Burren & The Cliffs Of Moher

by Calvin Sun | Mar 6, 2016 | Blitzkrieg!!!, How Did You Do That?, Ireland, March 2016: Ireland, Serendipitous!, The Nightlife, Weekend Trips

 Once again I press on with my social experiment of doing day trips around the world on a budget, while sharing the experience with my frugal readers. This weekend, 7 of us did Ireland in 24 hours.To preface, my...
Top 11 Experiences In Argentina

Top 11 Experiences In Argentina

by Stephanie Quan | Dec 27, 2013 | Argentina, Camping, Guest Posts, Post-travel Reflections, What Dreams May Come, You're Going to Miss It...

  I went to Argentina with my sister and our friend Eva in March. This is a list of my favorite experiences. (and why you should go!)   11. Gelato Its everywhere. Its delicious. Bring your dairy pills because you’ll want globs of it every day.  ...
A Glacier For The Gods: El Perito Moreno

A Glacier For The Gods: El Perito Moreno

by Calvin Sun | Dec 26, 2013 | Argentina, How Did You Do That?, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, What Dreams May Come, Winter 2013: Antarctica to Pakistan

Today was a feast for the eyes, and for the imagination. Even though I just was in Antarctica, this Patagonian glacier by El Calafate can give those in Antarctica a run for their money:     We first confirmed that Simon was safe and sound in Puerto Natales...
From Reykjavik To Jokusarlon: This Is Iceland

From Reykjavik To Jokusarlon: This Is Iceland

by Calvin Sun | Nov 2, 2013 | How Did You Do That?, Iceland, October 2013: Iceland, Rules Are Meant To Be Broken, The Nightlife, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, What Dreams May Come

  Today was the Iceland I’ve been looking for.     Today, as always, we tried to do the impossible: What would usually take 2-3 days with 2-3 days worth of expenses for transport and lodging, we ended up doing in 17 hours without any of the extra...

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