Three years ago, I accepted an offer for an international internship to live and work in Sofia, Bulgaria. It was very brief, but it was honestly one of the best times of my life. It was the very first time that I had the opportunity to live and work in another country so different from…
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As a Filipina girl coming from a tropical country… When I travel during winter, people usually judge me for my excitement with snow. But I can’t help myself… It’s so magicalllll. :) When it comes to my “things to do with snow” checklist, I’ve already made a snowman, already participated in a snowball fight,…
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Istanbul is a curious little city that straddles TWO continents—Europe and Asia. Due to the influences of two different culture styles, Istanbul has a lot of interesting sights to discover. One such site are the Princes’ Islands.The Princes’ Islands are found about 20km southeast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara. It is comprised…
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My mom always told my siblings that travel is important to broaden one’s horizons. Which is why whenever possible, she drags us on a family trip to elsewhere. This year, we got to spend Christmas together in Norway. I’m based in Istanbul, my parents and sister Ellie is based in Norway while Michelle and…
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Let me start off by stating a fact: Living in the Philippines is difficult. No, I’m not talking about all those 3rd world/government/corruption/mentality/etc issues. When I say difficult, I mean it in a positive way. You can live in one area in the country and still be a stranger in the Philippines because of its…
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Everyone knows that Europe is expensive. Which makes this story all the more unbelievably surreal that I have survived it. It was during my working stint at Bulgaria when this misadventure happened. Please take heed that this is NOT an advice article because I would never ever suggest to anyone to try to survive…
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Though people travel for the experience, you can’t begin or continue your journey without money. Besides the excruciating “save every penny” period before you take off to your destination, there are certain things that one must do before thy trip to make sure you don’t get hassled with money issues. I’ve learned these lessons…
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A trip to Europe is usually found on every dreamers’ bucket list. A magical place filled to the brim with a variety of offerings for every kind of traveler. This dream is always within reach but what usually stops people from doing it is the notion that it’ll create a gaping hole in your finances.…
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Constantly ticking things off my bucket list has always been a priority in my life. The endless pursuit for fun, adventure, discovery, personal growth and the like always make me one happy kid. On a recent trip to Cebu, I was glad to check off “Go Scuba Diving”. One, because I have always wanted to…
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In Italy, within the city of Rome, lies the heart and soul of Christianity. This walled enclave is the smallest internationally recognized independent state in the world. It also houses some of the greatest treasures and artifacts known to mankind. On top of all these, Vatican City houses one of the most powerful…
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