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Adventures of a Travel Addict - Ann Jaimi

Travelling is a passion for me.. I first got on a plane at the age of two and haven't really stopped moving since. I did spend a good 18 years in Toronto, Canada (I did have to study and gather up the funds to get going again) before using what I had learned to keep going. My goal is to step foot in all the continents by the age of 30.. so far I have managed to reach 4 (North America, Europe, Australia, Asia) of the 7 and I have five years to go to reach my goal.

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Cebu and Boracay, the Philippines - March 2010
Sri Lanka - June 2010

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By Adventures of a Travel Addict
December 14th 2009

Euro Trip begins! Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London

Paddington station

Finally it's xmas vacation and this means 3 weeks of pure bliss in Europe. Of course this isn't going to be so light on the pockets, but it is refreshing to think that I'll be in the western civilization, eating foods that I am used to with people from home. First stop is London, to meet up with my friend Maria who is currently studying in uni there. I have been staying with her at her 'flat' in Uxbridge, a suburb that is about an hour and 30 minutes from central London by 'tube'. Although I have spent a summer in [View Full Entry]

By Adventures of a Travel Addict
November 27th 2009

British China Asia » Hong Kong » Lantau Island

temple

It's a surprise to me that Hong Kong is now officially part of China - other than the street signs it really doesn't even feel like I'm in Asia. The buildings, streets, people and international food options are definitely more on the western side of things. No wonder this is a favorite destination for most foreigners! This morning I had an early start and headed to Lantau Island which is easily connected by the amazing subway system. You can get through 3 stops in less than 5 minutes, that is how small this city really is! Lantau island is also home [View Full Entry]

By Adventures of a Travel Addict
November 26th 2009

A Quick Escape Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island

Dim Sum

My first 4 days weekend since being in Busan and of course I decided to take advantage of it! I've never really had a desire to visit Hong Kong but finally my frequent flier miles have accumulated for a free flight plus a few co-workers were also heading to the island for a conference, so what better time to go than right now?! Luckily I was able to couchsurf in Hong Kong where apartments are about the same size as they are in Korea, but before I met my host I met another HK CSer who took me for some dim [View Full Entry]

By Adventures of a Travel Addict
October 16th 2009

Pusan International Film Fest Asia » South Korea » Busan

Haeundae Beach

PIFF is one of the biggest film festivals Asia has ever seen. It's on par with most popular film fests of the world such as Cannes and Toronto, yet I had never known this till I attended this film fest this year for the very first time. This event is what puts Busan on the international map. This year it took place from October 8-18th and many guest appearances were had, including Josh Hartnett. The screenings take place in 2 main areas of Busan: Haeundae and Nampodong. Because I live right smack in the middle of the Haeundae action I was [View Full Entry]

By Adventures of a Travel Addict
September 29th 2009

Home Sweet Korea Asia » South Korea » Busan

beautiful Busan

It's been about 7 weeks since I arrived in Busan and it's been a whirlwind. I had great plans of hiking, sightseeing, and exploring the city but so far all I have accomplished is lying on three beaches and getting to know the nightlife areas. The expat community in Busan is a lot smaller than Seoul; somehow everyone knows each other no matter what part of Busan or greater Busan you live in. It makes for a more intimate community in a city setting. Busan is definitely more laid back and that promotes a chilled out vibe for the foreigners and [View Full Entry]

By Adventures of a Travel Addict
August 4th 2009

T dot O dot North America » Canada » Ontario » Toronto

oh Canada!

Coming home is always something to look forward to, but this time I didn't get that anxious feeling in my stomach as the plane landed and I saw my hometown after 15 months. In that moment I knew that my love for Toronto had changed forever. Before leaving home I knew I didn't belong. Every time I leave to travel and come home, I always feel like a different person and that Toronto just doesn't do it for me. But what keeps me coming back are my family and friends. After 3 months of family and friend time, plus some exploring [View Full Entry]

By Adventures of a Travel Addict
May 5th 2009

India.. mere jaan! Asia » India

Auroville Beach

I've read and heard tons of stories of people setting foot in India and being totally mystified. Until I came here myself, I found it hard to believe. Now, I can't imagine someone not feeling the mystical mist that is this country and everything it embodies. Like any other major country with a population it can barely support, India as well has it share of great problems. But at the end of the day, there is just something about this land, something that no one seems to be able to put a finger on. Perhaps its the fact that you are [View Full Entry]

By Adventures of a Travel Addict
May 4th 2009

Silicone Valley of India Asia » India » Karnataka » Bangalore

government building

If there is one thing I have learned from being in India for a month, that is to never underestimate the diversity of its cultures and people. I went from living in a town where we got daily power outages to Banglore, the IT capital of India. This city is like no other I have seen in Asia, let alone India. The IT parks are designed in the American fashion giving you an outer body feel while you drive through the Microsoft and Yahoo buildings. The streets are filled with boutiques, coffee bars, cafes and trendy restaurants. I want to stop [View Full Entry]

By Adventures of a Travel Addict
May 2nd 2009

New India Asia » India » Maharashtra » Mumbai

gateway to India

Mumbai is the new face of India. It's a cosmopolitian city in which 55% of the population live in slums. Contrast survives side by side with the most expensive properties in the world next door to aluminum boarded shacks. It's crowded, multi-ethnic, humid and crazy! I stayed with a friend here who has been living here for a few years, in a suburb of Mumbai. As with all big cities Mumbai is also made up of several areas which make up the city, but the real Mumbai is really only the Colaba area which is the southern tip of the peninsula. [View Full Entry]

By Adventures of a Travel Addict
April 30th 2009

36 hours on a train Asia » India » Maharashtra » Mumbai

Mumbai express

I took a train in sleeper class from Virdhunagar to Mumbai. The journey took 36 hours and is the quintessential Indian experience! At first 36 hours seems like a lot of time... a day and a half, but it didn't not feel that long at all. I had a seat right by the window which was very lucky. Because I booked the ticket only a few days before I had been on the waiting list until the day before I was due to leave. The train ticketing system in India is something I will never understand! You can get everything you [View Full Entry]

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