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Suan Lum Night Bazaar In Bangkok

I planned to visit the oh-so-famous Chatuchak a.k.a JJ Market but it opens only on weekends. It was pretty disappointing. So, if you are unfortunate enough to travel to Bangkok during the weekdays like me, fret not! ca…
Do it before you Die Thursday: Fire-walking

Image Source For the ultimate daredevils looking for their next exciting stunt: Pay attention. Fire-walking is the act of walking barefoot over a hot bed of embers or stones. It sounds impossible, but the practice ha…
Fashion Abroad: The Abaya fashion show

Here are a few pictures of Abaya Fashion.. Would you wear any of these? What are your favorite ones?
Have you ever heard of Thaipusam?

It's a Hindu festival that commemorates both the birthday of Murugan (also Subramaniam), the youngest son of god Shiva and his wife Parvati, and the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel (spear) so he could vanquish…
Let's have a Flour War in Greece!

So, I have a bucket list and I am definitely adding this festival to it. It looks like so much fun! I want my flour to be pink! What is it about? It's to celebrate Clean Monday (March 10th) which marks the first day …
Traveling as a Vegan

The reputation of Cajun food far precedes New Orleans, so you can understand my excitement to eat when I first arrived in the Big Easy. As a person who loved sushi and guacamole and spinach the first time I tried them al…
The Holy Pilgrimage awaits

Image Source I decided to write this blog for the people who casually pass by my Xanga so that they would understand why Hajj is so important to me (and why I have so many posts about it). Mainly this is for the Non-…
Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos) is today!

Image Source Now that Halloween costumes are 75% off at all retail stores, we can return to our normal selves and try to get all of that Halloween makeup off our face. For Latin Americans, the holiday isn't over yet. …
How to use Podcasts To Learn A Language

Last month, we asked Trip Crazed fans How many languages they knew. A number of you guys knew many languages or wanted to learn new ones. Rosetta Stone packages can be pretty pricey and require lots of dedication. Luc…
El Museo del Barrio Reopens their doors!

Image Source Those who are looking for a new museum to check out in New York should take a peek at El Museo del Barrio. After an 18-month renovation, their doors are now open to the public. Located on Museum Mile, t…