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June 3, 2008 5

Vienna round up

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We took an early morning 4 hours train ride to Vienna from Prague. Vienna is the logical destinations after Prague given the history and we would have gone to Budapest as well if there were more time and money. Though prior going, most of my friends’ reactions were either: “Why are you going there, there’s […]

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June 2, 2008 6

Prague Round Up

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We spend 5 days in Prague with a day excursion to Kutna Hora (about 1-1/2 hour drive east of Prague). Prague is a very picturesque town. I am glad to experience the city that cultivated some of my favorite artists like Franz Kafka, Alfons Mucha, Jan Svankmajer, Jan Saudek…etc. Perhaps it’s spring, the colors in […]

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November 7, 2007 3

Our Paris trip round up

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There’re too many things to love about Paris, i.e. choosing from prix fixe menus, lining up for fresh bread in boulangerie, riding the metro and walking to everywhere, getting lost and overwhelmed by museums, relaxing in beautiful public spaces and parks, taking the splendrous cityscape for granted, strolling in historic neighborhoods that are rich with […]

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May 2, 2007 4

Mexico City: Teotihuacan and others

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30-45 mintues drive northeast from Mexico City is Teotihuacan, an ancient cities that was build around 200 AD. It was abandoned until the Aztecs empire took over in 14th century and then fallened at Spanish’s conquest. I’ve always been fasinated by ancient ruins and pyramids so it was my first priority to visit here. I […]

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April 30, 2007 Off

Mexico City: San Angel + Coyoacan

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South of the center of Mexico City are San Angel and Coyoacan, two cozy picturesque towns that still presevered their colonial-era charm with tree-lined cobblestone street, plazas, old churches and Spanish mansions. Many parts would definitely make you feel like you’ve time traveled to the past. I absolutely love these two areas. If there’s a […]

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