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New Zealand

November 1, 2011

I’ve always been curious about New Zealand. I’ve met some people who have been here or people who know someone who has been here and they only have good things to say about it. I also read magazines that focus on the outdoors from time to time, such as Outside, Backpacker, and Runner’s World, and once in a while they will have articles that mention New Zealand. The articles are usually about …

I finally did it: I quit my job to travel around the world

October 21, 2011

About 3 years ago, I was at a Barnes and Noble somewhere in Ohio and saw this book on the shelf called he 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss and I said to myself, “4-Hour Workweek? Yeah, right…” and moved on to the next book.

Then about a year and a half ago, a good friend of mine mentioned that he’s reading this same book I ignored and he really liked it. So I got curious …

Costa Rica

May 28, 2011

I decided to go to Costa Rica for vacation early this month and had a great time! If you like the outdoors you will definitely love this place as there’s so much outdoor activities you could do here.

I kind of planned this trip last minute so I decided to join a group travel with Gap Adventures so I won’t have to think much about getting around, booking tours, and accommodations. You basically just check …

Maui

November 22, 2010

I was in Maui on vacation from August 5-12 (I know, very late post, I’ve been lazy) and I have to say that this is one of the best places I’ve visited so far! Very relaxing, plenty to see and do, and perfect weather every day. If you like nature type activities you won’t be disappointed, but if you’re looking for more of a party atmosphere you may want to visit the other islands of …

Beijing, China

November 21, 2010

This is just to summarize my experiences from my recent trip to Beijing before I forget them :).

We arrived at the Beijing International Airport on Thursday night, October 21. First thing I noticed was the air quality as we were approaching the exit, you can smell the pollution. Once outside, you’ll see taxis lined up and you just pick the one in front, we had to take two taxis because our luggage wouldn’t fit …