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The Breathtaking Sunsets in California

September 30, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

One of the best and free things to do in the west coast is to watch the breathtaking sunsets in California. They’ll never fail to amaze every sunset lovers. While in San Francisco, I’ve only got to see it once from a distance. In Los Angeles, sunsets are fabulous backdrop

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The Crookedest Street in the World?

September 27, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Lombard Street in San Francisco, California is hailed as the crookedest street in the world. But, in real life, that title belongs to Vermont Street (on 20 and 22 streets). There are even other streets in the city that are steepier than the famed, touristy street. Having climbed up and

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Hopping on the Cable Cars in San Francisco

September 24, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 3 Comments

Hopping on the cable cars in San Francisco is a must thing to do when visiting the city. Yes, I know it’s a very touristy thing to do but, please, if you don’t wanna do it, stay at home–don’t travel. LOL… Save a lot of money by buying a City

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The Grandeur of the Palace of Fine Arts

September 22, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 4 Comments

The grandeur of the Palace of Fine Arts would dazzle you with its Greco-Roman architecture. Though the area isn’t that big, a stroll around with someone you love would be romantic. Tip to save money in San Francisco: Buy a CityPass to maximize your time and budget. Just take small

Unconditional Surrender by Steward Johnson San Diego

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The Kiss That Celebrates The End of World War 2

September 21, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

The kiss that celebrates the end of World War 2 is now a giant statue in San Diego’s waterfront. The iconic black and white photograph taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt in New York City’s Times Square comes to life in a 20-foot bronze sculpture, aptly known as “Unconditional Surrender”. It’s designed

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The One Food You Should Eat When You Are in San Diego

September 18, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

There’s one food you should eat when you are in San Diego—and that’s FISH TACOS. On my last night in the city, a friend (Thank you, Anatole!) drove me and three new acquaintances I met at a hostel to a place which Yelp reviewers are raving about: Oscar’s Mexican Seafood

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PodShare is the New Backpacking Pad

September 16, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 7 Comments

The PodShare is the new backpacking pad. It’s Hollywood’s coolest, innovative backpacking accommodation for the tech-savvy travellers. While the bunk bed style living quarter is a hostel-like concept, each pod is equipped with technology you would experience in a hotel room. In fact, it’s even better. No hidden fees. No

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That Moment I Made The Waves Roar

September 14, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

Moses, from the Bible, divided the Red Sea by raising his cane when he led thousands of people to flee from the pursuing Egyptians. No, I didn’t do such kind of gargantuan miracle—but I made the waves roar at the command of my hands. Or so I thought. LOL… Here’s the

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The Stinky But Cute Sea Lions at Fisherman’s Wharf

September 12, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 2 Comments

Yes, the sea lions at Fisherman’s Wharf are stinky but cute. As soon as I walked down Pier 39, the air was putrid but my nose just ignored it. Don’t underestimate them, they bring money to the local businesses in the area by drawing millions of tourists every year. Both

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My First Banksy

September 10, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I’ve never seen a Banksy graffiti before. Not even in New York where I went there three times. So, when someone pointed at this at me in San Francisco, I blurted, “There you go. My first Banksy!” Save a lot of money by buying a City Pass to see major

The Muscle Men and Women of Venice Beach

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The Iron Men and Women of Venice Beach

September 7, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

Don’t get me started with Venice Beach. Ah, it’s one beach to go when you’re in Los Angeles. Though it’s a little more than an hour bus ride from downtown LA, you’ll be rewarded of something you won’t expect—but that’s another blog entry later. And one of those things you

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The Movie Star I Met in Chinatown

September 6, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

Jun Yu is the movie star I met in Chinatown San Francisco. When our group arrived at Ross Alley, he waved his hand and told everyone that he is a movie star! He is the only celebrity I met in my two-week trip to California. 🙂 His claim to fame?

San Francisco Downtown Gay Friendly Hostel Review

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Where Fun and Hospitality Reside – San Francisco Downtown Hostel

September 5, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 2 Comments

In the City of Hills, I know a place where fun and hospitality reside—at the San Francisco (SF) Downtown Hostel. After one missed flight, a connecting flight that brought the inner Usain Bolt in me (running from Terminal 1 to Terminal 7 at LAX), a lost luggage and a mixed-up

5 Essentials To Planning Your Trip In The United States Golden Gate Bridge Baker Beach San Francisco

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Biking The Golden Gate Bridge

September 4, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 3 Comments

The best way to conquer the Golden Gate Bridge and it’s surroundings is through riding a bike. Rent it—and start from the Fisherman’s Wharf. It’s a long ride but the scenery along the way is worth hardening your muscles. As far as I could remember, there’s an uphill struggle twice:

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This is Where Abraham Lincoln Died

April 15, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

There’s no American President, perhaps, who could equal the legacy that [easyazon_link asin=”0743270754″ locale=”US” new_window=”yes” nofollow=”default” tag=”pridecostume-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”yes” popups=”yes”]President Abraham Lincoln[/easyazon_link] left. And, perhaps, of all American Presidents, he’s got the most endearing monicker any political figure had been given–Honest Abe. Last week, when I went back to Washington,

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25 Photos of the Cherry Blossoms 2014 in Washington DC

April 8, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 5 Comments

Last weekend, I went to Washington, DC to officially embrace Spring by enjoying its cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin. Unfortunately, I was two days shy on the date they are expected to fully bloom—which is today. However, the weather was really nice—the sky was blue, the sun was up