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Archive | February, 2010
Masjid Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta

What to Do When You Find Yourself in Jakarta

by on February 28, 2010

I spent 4 days in Jakarta before proceeding onwards in my journey through Indonesia towards Yogyakarta to climb Mt. Merapi and check out the Borobudur temple complex.  Jakarta is a massive bustling metropolis that can be somewhat overwhelming. If you don’t just want to spend time getting lost in Jakarta’s labyrinth (which is usually a great thing [...]

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Chinese New Years in Bangkok Yaowarat

by on February 22, 2010

No shower, check, no house cleaning, check, no bad thoughts or words, check, no hair cut, (haven’t in 15 months) check, engorge on delicious foods, check … WOW, Chinese New Years in Thailand is starting to sound a lot like my daily routine… in fact, I barely have to change anything. With the Chinese influence in Thailand, being [...]

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Dubai for 3 Days

by on February 15, 2010

I forced the cab driver to stop on the side of Sheikh Zayed highway and strained my neck to a 90 degree angle with my back. I had just landed in Dubai and I was trying to fathom the earth’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa Dubai. The immensity of cranes dominating the skyline looked like flamingos on Lake Nakuru in Kenya.

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Taking a TESOL Course in Buenos Aires

by on February 9, 2010

[smartads] With the barest essential of all plans, I jetted to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to take a one month Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) course with TEFL International Buenos Aires.  Apparently, TESOL and TEFL are practically the same thing. Still dazzled and overwhelmed with kilos of beef due to my recent landing in Argentina, the [...]

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9 Survival Tactics for Phnom Penh

by on February 3, 2010

At times, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, can feel a bit hectic and maybe a little intimidating.  I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and while there learned various survival tactics in order to make visiting Phnom Penh slightly easier and more manageable.    Some of these survival tactics might even teach you a few lessons on how to be native in Cambodia.  In any way, have an awesome time in Phnom Penh; a [...]

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