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Mozart Opera for $2 at Premier Theater in Prague

You can watch Mozart’s operas including Don Giovanni at the theater where it was first debut for a mere 30 CZK ~ 2$.
I almost bought two tickets for Don Giovanni for $600/$700 (already discounted by the people who could not go to the show) until J. said that we could buy standing tickets instead. […]

Travel Check List

I’ve been back from my hiking trip to the Banat region in Romania. Will post more about this trip after I do more research and collect my thoughts.
As usual, I had a lot of trouble deciding what to pack and how to fit them in my backpacks. To save me time and headache in […]

How to Take a Bath in Half a Bucket of Water

Lady and germ, heed these wise showering tips from a former Peace Corp volunteer.
Howto

Stand close to the bucket, and dip your cup in the water. Stretch out your other arm (the one not holding the cup) so that your hand and fingertips are over the bucket of water. Pour the water over your head so […]

How to Save Gas While Driving

Avoid speeding - Driving 55 MPH and above costs 1% in fuel economy.
Drive smoothly - Avoid sharp start and abrupt breaking. Constant speed also enhances your car’s performance. Use cruise control whenever possible.
Air Conditioning - If you can afford not using the air conditioner, please do. Open the rear windows to release […]