Oh, how unbelievably elated I am to announce my first ever trip to HK. I was suppose to go there last year on a layover, but I cancelled my trip back home to America (for so many different reasons). So, discussion ran rampant in class one day and I was trying to tell my students... Continue Reading →
Questions & Answers: Why Thailand, Arsenio? The Story of Bangkok-Phuket-Chiba-Honolulu
What a story this is and an even better question. So, one of my followers in Indonesia broke the question to why I decided to travel and live in Thailand. I've never actually talked about in bulk to why I decided to travel to Thailand.....so here it is! I was sitting on my bed on... Continue Reading →
Maldives = Last Day! Do’s and Don’ts, Is It Worth The Money, & Other Questions In My Podcast
Quick blog and a full podcast on the breakdown of my trip. One of the most important things to remember is..... CURRENCY! Apparently everyone knew to get USD except ME before coming here. This was the biggest hassle ever and it almost terminated my trip the first day. I originally came here with Thai baht... Continue Reading →
Maldives Day II: The Resurgence
What a magnificent day on the island. Speedboat, Egyptians, Malaysians, Kenyans, Indians, delicious food, unbelievable resort, gorgeous bungalows, fish of all sorts, crabs crawling on the rocks....I can't be thankful enough! Now, this will all be explained more thoroughly in my podcast (at the bottom of the page), but I'll give a nice rundown with... Continue Reading →
The Night Before….Maldives
Man, just sitting here on the night before, pondering how I was able to get to this juncture in my life. Even looking back and trying to connect the dots is hard. Vietnam and Bali last year. America, Malaysia, Maldives, Malaysia, America this year? I mean, how? Is it because I'm an aggressive saver? Live... Continue Reading →
Bali, Indonesia + Tough Mudder + Singapore Airlines = Trip of a Lifetime!
I was on a treadmill with one of my colleagues thinking about the Bali bombings and trying to conjure up an excuse NOT TO GO to Bali. Given the events that took place a decade and a half ago - a person, such as myself, would be terrified of heading to a resort island because... Continue Reading →