Spending 2 months in the Schengen area was incredible to say the least. Partying from city-to-city-to-city, skydiving overlooking the Alps, hiking up a Swiss mountain, throwing snowballs in Hitler’s house, it was one big adventure.
Read more "HOW TO SPEND 2 MONTHS IN EUROPE ON A PHP 220K BUDGET"First off, I won’t delve into the philosophical conundrum of why spending a large sum of money in a relatively short span of time would be worth it; but ask any ardent traveler and the answer would be a resounding yes.
Read more "HOW TO SPEND 35 DAYS IN EUROPE ON A PHP 200K BUDGET"Our society has cultivated a culture that frowns upon the state of solitude. It’s not morally wrong to watch a movie by yourself, yet why is there a stigma whenever somebody buys a ticket for one. What’s even worse is how people have come to equate being alone with being lonely.
Read more "HOW TO MASTER THE ART OF SOLO TRAVEL"Southeast Asia has truly become a travel hub for backpackers out to chase the sun. With its rich culture, glorious landscapes, and a colorful mix of people, there are plenty of reasons why people are flocking to this side of the globe.
Read more "HOW TO SPEND 30 DAYS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA ON A PHP 70K BUDGET"Attention all nomad sluts — Congratulations! If you’re reading this, it means you’ve overcome the limitations of your manatee brain telling you this div can’t do shit. Now if you’re asking yourself ‘Derrr, wait, I’m confused, is this basic bitch talking to ME? Simply ask yourself the following question aloud. ‘Am I a broke-ass travel slut?’ If the answer to that is yes, then felicitations, this missive is for you!
Read more "HOW TO SAVE FOR A TRAVEL FUND"I’m the kind of person who packs everything 10 minutes before I leave. Be it a weekend on the beach or a short trip abroad, I always end up over-packing. My ingenious lazy method may work for a 3-day trip, even for a 10-day trip, but what about a month-long trip?
Read more "WHAT TO PACK FOR A BACKPACKING TRIP"Paris is a gateway drug for the rest of Europe. It’s a collective of the sophisticated and gritty, covered in a blanket of art and architecture. I fell in love with Paris not the way epic romances start. I fell in love with Paris slowly and then all at once.
Read more "HOW TO SPEND 4 DAYS IN PARIS"It was an impulse booking, as most trips start these days. We thought it would just be an ordinary trip to Hong Kong, but with us around, things have a way of getting askew.
Read more "HOW TO PULL OFF A HONG KONG HEIST"Let’s be real. For most of us, Europe is nothing but a pipe dream. But with patience, perseverance, and the right financial plan, anything is possible.
Read more "HOW TO PLAN YOUR BACKPACKING TRIP TO EUROPE"It is quite common to be among the people who thirst for the idea of travel: to immerse yourself in another man’s land, to surround yourself with the unfamiliar, and to feel a surge of energy at the sight of something new.
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