Here are 14 things we got to do/see in the 5 days we spent in Dubai: 1. Visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world…… Read more “how to be a tourist in dubai”
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how to be a tourist in las vegas
Win some money! I’m not really a gambler. I think I’m too cheap to gamble. But maybe it’s because I feel like I always end up losing…… Read more “how to be a tourist in las vegas”
3 things to do in geneva
Yes, count ‘em – THREE. There’s not much else going on in Geneva. The main reason Ben and I came here was for the CERN, which wasn’t…… Read more “3 things to do in geneva”
duke gardens
If you ever find yourself in Durham, NC, definitely make a stop to Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University. Since we visited in February, not much…… Read more “duke gardens”
what it’s like to almost ride your tandem bike into the chicago river
It’s pretty scary. It’s sheer panic. That moment when your life flashes before your eyes. It’s the same moment you lose control of your tandem bike and…… Read more “what it’s like to almost ride your tandem bike into the chicago river”
the trevi fountain, in none of its glory
You’re getting closer. You see the sign and the arrow pointing towards the Fontana di Trevi. You can almost smell the rusted coins that have been soaking…… Read more “the trevi fountain, in none of its glory”
there’s more to florence than just the duomo
1. La Porta del Paradiso (Ghiberti’s Doors of Paradise) – at the time of my visit (September 2014), the museum was closed. However, they have one set of…… Read more “there’s more to florence than just the duomo”