One of my Favorite Asian Cities (so far) | US Open

September 2nd to September 8th

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Logan Gross
June 14, 2024

Note from Logan: I have been struggling to keep up with all of the work I have lately, but it has been too much so unfortunately this project is going to be put on the backburner for a while. I hope that I will be back up and running soon, but this will be the last edition for at least a few weeks. Thanks for reading and supporting! Until next time; Happy travels!

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Singapore

BESTTIME

Jun 01 to Sep 30 - $Varies

One of my personal favorite cities, and tied for the top of my list for cities to return to, Singapore is a diamond in a the rough. Southeast Asia is a wonderful place for many reasons but the economic standing does not allow for modernization in many places outside the grand city-state of Singapore. Once you step foot in the city you will begin to notice the well-thought-out planning and execution of the city. Although it is thought of as an expensive place, that is only relative to the surrounding countries. I can assure you it is more affordable than most of the US. This time of year is the dry season and there are a bunch of big events.

US Open Tennis Flushing Meadows, USA

ONLY TIME

Aug 26 to Sep 08 - $65-300

Over 700 tennis matches across 22 courts in one big complex full of cool vendors, great food and fan experiences. I've been lucky enough to go multiple years and I always get really excited to watch the incredible players on the small courts, front row, for however long you'd like. The big matches are fun too but there's something so special about the energy and the grounds that makes it feel like more than a simple sporting event. The prices range from $65 for opening day passes to $400+ for men's finals tickets.

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Traditional Sailing Skills Course Cornwall, UK

ACTIVITY JUNKIES

May 01 to Sep 30 - $300

A beautiful coastline in the UK filled with many coves is as great a place as any to hoist a sail and learn a new skill. There is a ton of sailing history in Cornwall as well as modern focus as they host many events, like races. For the begginers they have 2 hour tester session ($100) to the more reasonable 2-5 day courses (I mean are you gonna go all the way out there for a few hours of failing?) costing ~$800. There Taste of Chicago scheduleare also internationally recognized courses if you want to become a certified skipper, crew member, or yacht master.

Taste of Chicago Illinois, USA

ONLY TIME

Sep 06 to Sep 08 - $Free

A large festivals focused on the delicious food scene in Chicago. There are many local food vendors along with food trucks plus there are music shows and activities for all of the attendees. The event is free to enter. They make their money in the food sales. Oddly enough this festival used to get 3+ million attendees each year but now only gets ~150,000.

Verbier Switzerland

CHEAPEST TIME

Apr 01 to Nov 30 - $Varies

Verbier is a luxury ski resort in Switzerland (notorious for high prices) and it is a gorgeous spot on this very large Earth. If you're not too attached to the white slopes, you don't have to flush your savings down the toilet to visit. Go during the summer and you'll get the same wonderful town, the same mountains and you'll trade a lot of white for a lot of green. It's quite popular to go hiking, mountain biking and golfing in the summer so if those sound fun, this might be for you. Warning, it's still not cheap... just not as expensive as the wintertime.

Brussels Beer Weekend Belgium

ONLY TIME

Sep 06 to Sep 08 - $Free

A quote from the official website: "Come and see how the Grand-Place of Brussels transforms into one big bar, where you can enjoy live music, parades, and, of course, the best Belgian beers". You know how good Belgian beer is? Well, that's just the stuff that they export. While it is free to enter the beer is not all-you-can-drink.

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Take a Yoga Class with Goats

ACTIVITY JUNKIES

May 01 to Sep 30 - $40

Goat yoga is just what it sounds like, and most of you have probably already heard o it. Do some yoga while nature's best rock climbers use your contorted body like a podium. There are classes everywhere and they're a ton of fun, some even offer specifically baby goats (my favorite).

Quito Ecuador

BEST TIME

Jun 01 to Sep 30 - $Varies

Quito is a well appreciated historic city, as it's well preserved while offering modern ammenities to its visitors. May travel there for the markets and the architecture. And of course, you can't mention Ecuador without mentioning the Galapagos islands, home to some of the Earth's most densely populated unique wildlife. Fun fact: While you're there, you can straddle the northern and southern hemispheres with a foot on each. It is the second highest capital city in the world.

World Club Dome Frankfurt, Germany

ONLY TIME

Sep 06 to Sep 08 - $250

A super-club music festival with a wide range of club-type genres (Techno, Trance, Hardstyle, Hip-Hop, Minimal, Hardcore, Rap, Future-Bass and more). Headliners: David Guetta, Amine, Apache, Felix Jaehn, Dillon Francis, Robin Shulz & more

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Lallapalooze Berlin Germany

ONLY TIME

Sep 07 to Sep 08 - $250

A big EDM focused festival in Berlin with a few extra experiences like a kidsapalooza section for families and fashionalooza for the threads lovers. Headliners: Sam Smith, Martin Garrix, Burna Boy, One Republic, The Chainsmokers, Naill Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Seventeen

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