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Ireland In 24 Hours: Dublin In One Night

Ireland In 24 Hours: Dublin In One Night

by Calvin Sun | Mar 6, 2016 | Ireland, March 2016: Ireland, Serendipitous!, The Nightlife, Weekend Trips

 (continued from Ireland In 24 Hours: The Cliffs Of Moher):After spending about 2-3 hours at the Cliffs Of Moher, we drove back and reached Abigails Hostel, by 8:40pm. Then as I was checking in, they informed me that someone had dropped me off a little...
Back To Buenos Aires

Back To Buenos Aires

by Calvin Sun | Apr 15, 2014 | April 2014: South America, Argentina, Fit for Foodies, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, The Nightlife

    Taking a 7pm bus leaving from Puerto Iguazu the night before, we arrived into Buenos Aires at 12:45pm the next day. Fun fact: at this point I would have arrived into Buenos Aires in all 4 modes of transportation (air, train, ferry, and bus) within a span of 5...
Where Are Salwar Kameez Born?

Where Are Salwar Kameez Born?

by Calvin Sun | Jan 5, 2014 | Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Pakistan, Serendipitous!, The Nightlife, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, Winter 2013: Antarctica to Pakistan

Part of being in Pakistan during December is that you’ll make it in time for good weather, good food, and the annual wedding season; stay here long enough and you’re bound to get invited to one without any prior notice.This is what happened to me today...
A Night In Panama City

A Night In Panama City

by Calvin Sun | Jun 30, 2013 | Fit for Foodies, Lessons Learned, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Panama, Summer 2013: Central America, The Nightlife, Walking Tours

After a truly awful border crossing experience earlier today, we were welcomed at the Albrook bus terminal with the hospitality of Tatiana, a Panama City native and who offered to drive us around her city. This would be the first time Tatiana and I would meet, as she...
One Night In Kyiv

One Night In Kyiv

by Calvin Sun | Dec 28, 2012 | December 2012: Eastern Europe, The Nightlife, Ukraine, Uncategorized Stories, Way Way Off the Beaten Path

 So it’s Ruchika’s 22nd birthday today…   Welcome to Ukraine, where the underground bars are just out of this world. This is Palata #6 (play the video!):  I’m not judging or anything…but this is a birthday...
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