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Archive for the 'Adventures' Category

A Better Way to Ride the Trolley in San Diego

One day, while doing his normal commute to work on the San Diego trolley, graphic designer Robert Palmer realized that he could do better - with the trolley maps, that is.

by Andrew M. Lin on November 13th, 2006
Swisslicious: 3 Months and Writing Home

Albert quit his day job in New York City, hawked his worldly possessions, vacated the life he knew, and moved to Switzerland for 3 months.

by Andrew M. Lin on October 27th, 2006
Good Apple Pickin’ In New Jersey

Sometimes, the best part of the big city is the breath of fresh air and release when you get out of it.

by Andrew M. Lin on October 20th, 2006
Where to Go for Fall Foliage

An interactive map that allows you to see when peak foliage viewing times are by location and time of the month.

by Andrew M. Lin on October 16th, 2006
A Glimpse of Modern China from Picture China

I found this wonderful blog named Picture China that is chronicling Dan Eckstein’s six-week journey through the country.

by Andrew M. Lin on October 11th, 2006
Hidden Treasure of the Chrysler Building, Still Hidden

The Chrysler Building is closed to the public for most of the year. Open House New York, a 5-borough event that is supposed to give the public a chance to peak into these locked spaces did just that: it gave me a peak.

by Andrew M. Lin on October 7th, 2006
Digital or Manual Camera When Traveling

The problem with cameras, when traveling, is three-fold: bulk, batteries, and storage.

by Andrew M. Lin on October 6th, 2006