Dr. Tan's Travels

Ecuador, pt. 2: The Galápagos Islands

Exploring the wildlife on a four-day cruise through the Galápagos Islands. You're going to be scrolling through a ton of pictures! [...]
Don’t Cry for Me, Pondicherry

We're leaving India today, so let's take a look at the things we will and won't miss. [...]
Watching the AFL Grand Final in New York

Sitting in a pub with mates watching the footy [...]
Off to a Shaky Start

A recap of our trip from Singapore to Pondicherry, India, the first stop on our 15-month ophthalmological working holiday, beginning at the Aravind Eye Hospital. [...]
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas My True Love Gave to Me… El Niño!

We've been sick. Here's why. [...]
Back in the Land of Beer and Schnitzel

Our second time in Austria, but our first in Vienna [...]
Health, Fitness, Basketball and a Conundrum.

I need to get in shape, but there's a problem... [...]
Traveling to Spain in the Wake of a Tragedy, pt. 2: Peñíscola and Barcelona

Hanging out and eating well in Peniscola, one of the locations for Game of Thrones, and Barcelona, getting out just in time. Beware, there's a ton of photos! [...]
More Food, Merde Alors!

We spent the Easter long weekend in Paris, the first time there for both of us. Damn, we ate well! [...]
Coming to America

We've just moved to the States. [...]
My First Two Days as a Volunteer in a New York Thrift Store

I'll be doing this five days a week, here's my story after the first two. [...]
Central America, pt. 3: Our First Visit to Mayan Ruins

Our first day of exploring Mayan ruins. [...]
Ecuador, pt. 1: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

We packed a hell of a lot into our four-day train tour of Ecuador so I hope you have your reading glasses handy. [...]
Embarking on my 40th Lap of the Sun

My 39th birthday just happened to coincide with Beerfest Asia 2018. I guess I'd just have to accept it and move on with my life. [...]
A Good Week Spent with Good Friends.

I've had a few friends in town this week... [...]
Airports Suck (Flying Does, Too)!

A Primus concert before our hellish flight back from Germany. [...]
Chillin’ in Manila

Anna had a conference in the Philippines so I tagged along for the weekend, too. [...]
A final weekend away in Berlin

A short stay in Berlin for our final weekend in Germany. [...]
Traveling in Opulence – The Reverse ‘T’ Factor, pt. 1: Amsterdam and The Hague

We went to the Netherlands for a conference, as well as Anna's birthday, living kind of above our means. [...]
Tim and Anna Go to Bonn.

We've finally arrived in Bonn, Germany. Here's the lowdown on our first 24 hours. [...]
Spending a Couple of Nights in Tokyo

Making the most of a four-day layover in Japan on the way back from Hawaii [...]
What a Day.

With Ronda Rousey, Refused, Faith No More and Prince it has been a busy week... [...]
Oops, I Accidentally Went to a Rancid Gig

I was planning to have just a regular Friday night out... [...]
Wasted a Day Again in Auroville.

Venture to where hippies have gone too far in a country where most have nothing. [...]
Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets

We went to our first NBA game, Bulls vs. Nets. [...]
When the Cat’s Away…

Anna was away for our first weekend in Pondicherry. What should I do? What are my options? Time will tell... [...]
Traveling to Spain in the Wake of a Tragedy, pt. 1: Sitges and Valencia

For the first leg of our trip we inadvertently spent a night in the gay capital of Europe, followed by several days in the birthplace of paella. [...]
Czech your Head!

Prague - Just go there! [...]
Mariah Carey’s Christmas Album is the Bane of my Existence

My first visit to South Korea since I lived there many moons ago occured just before Christmas. [...]
Freedom isn’t Free…

How we spent the fourth of July long weekend [...]
Our Last Show in New York

A night with Flight of the Conchords. [...]
Climbing, Caving, and Canceled Ballooning in Turkey, pt. 2: Cappadocia

Leaving a hotel in the city for a hotel in a cave. [...]
A Stormy Couple of Days In Phuket

A relaxing weekend away with friends at a 5-star resort in Thailand [...]
Flashback to 2007: A Weekend with Friends in Seoul

Looking back on a great weekend in Seoul back in 2007 [...]
Monday, 13th: The ‘T’ Factor, pt. 2.

Yesterday sucked. Monday 13th is an unlucky day. [...]
Hunter S. Thompson on the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001.

An incredibly prophetic piece written by Hunter S. Thompson 15 years ago. [...]
The Blizzard: The ‘T’ Factor, pt. 4

I had never seen snow before, then we just sat through the second-largest blizzard recorded in New York City history. [...]
It Took Two-and-a-Half Months, But it Finally Happened…

Someone tried to rob me yesterday, they just weren't very good at it. [...]
Traveling in Opulence – The Reverse ‘T’ Factor, pt. 2: Budapest

Now the second leg of our trip, this time to Hungary for one of the most surprisingly great holidays of our lives. [...]
A Whole Bunch of Concerts and the Passing of Music Royalty

Going to watch Iggy Pop, Melvins, Melt Banana and mourn the death of Prince [...]
The ‘T’ Factor.

Why didn't I try harder in German class in high school? Oh yeah, that's right... [...]
8 things I Learnt While Getting an Apartment in New York.

We're finally in our new apartment. Here's what I wasn't expecting... [...]
References to “Tim” and “Abel” I’ve Encountered So Far Around the World.

My name around the world [...]
California, Über Alles!*

After Las Vegas came five nights in California, including going to see Clippers vs. Warriors [...]
South America, Pt. 5: The Scam

Wrapping up the final days of our South American holiday last year with a little bit of unintended fraud on the way to Lima, Peru. [...]
Could America Really be Trumped?

Are people seriously going to vote for The Donald? [...]
Getting Hygge wit’ it.

Traveling half-way around the world just to go to one restaurant, Fäviken, in Sweden. Beware, there are a lot of pictures of food and scenery! [...]
Another Edition of Owen’s Annual Asia Trip

Hanging out with my best mate and catching up with other friends in Bangkok, Thailand. [...]
Hanging out in Hangzhou

My first venture into mainland China was nothing like I expected. [...]
Cheesesteaks and 76ers: Four Days in Philadelphia

A wrap-up of our weekend in Philadelphia for Anna's conference. [...]

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On the Twelfth Day of Christmas My True Love Gave to Me… El Niño!

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Health, Fitness, Basketball and a Conundrum.

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My First Two Days as a Volunteer in a New York Thrift Store

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A Good Week Spent with Good Friends.

Airports Suck (Flying Does, Too)!

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Oops, I Accidentally Went to a Rancid Gig

Wasted a Day Again in Auroville.

Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets

When the Cat’s Away…

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Czech your Head!

Mariah Carey’s Christmas Album is the Bane of my Existence

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Hunter S. Thompson on the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001.

The Blizzard: The ‘T’ Factor, pt. 4

It Took Two-and-a-Half Months, But it Finally Happened…

Traveling in Opulence – The Reverse ‘T’ Factor, pt. 2: Budapest

A Whole Bunch of Concerts and the Passing of Music Royalty

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8 things I Learnt While Getting an Apartment in New York.

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Could America Really be Trumped?

Getting Hygge wit’ it.

Another Edition of Owen’s Annual Asia Trip

Hanging out in Hangzhou

Cheesesteaks and 76ers: Four Days in Philadelphia

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