Something that has been on my mind since we met Monday is money for each country. I think $500 sounds like a good amount to have overall, but I'm thinking about how much in each currency I should prepare to take. I was thinking maybe $50-$75 for Vietnam and split the rest between Sri Lanka and Maldives. I just don't want to end up having too much leftover by the end of my trip. … [Read more...] about Money
I did a little research on the Dambulla Cave Temple we are going to tour, and it looks so cool in pictures! I remember growing up and touring local caves in Missouri, but this one is intense. The art work and statues inside have sacred meaning to Buddhism, and they are so beautiful. The cave also dates back to the first century BCE and is one of ( if not the best) preserved … [Read more...] about Dambulla Cave Temple
Followings are the few things are my top investment before my trip: 1. camera SD card reader to Iphone 2. selfie stick with three brightness adjustment mode 3. airplane footrest: 4. neoprene Camera Case for my camera 5. Folding travel bag ( you can use it on the way back if you have more things to carry. The bag can collapse down to a small size and takes up … [Read more...] about My new potential trip investments
I would like to share this documentary with you guys so you can have a few "senses" about Saigon City, Vietnam. It is one of the most vibrant, exciting, rapidly changing cities in Southeast Asia region. I worked in the unique skycrapper - Bitexco Financial Tower for 2 years and enjoyed the changing horizon of Saigon city every single day I went to work. We can visit the place … [Read more...] about CNNGo in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) City: From secret wartime hideouts to vintage Vespas
52 more days, 1,248 more hours, 74,880 more minutes... Has the fact that I will be traveling across the world set in yet? No, not at all. Everyday I wake up excited because I am one more day closer to experiencing an amazing opportunity. If I could skip the rest of the semester and leave tomorrow, I would do it in a heartbeat - my excitement wouldn't give me any other … [Read more...] about 3/28/17 – Preparation Checklist