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Read MoreExploring Budapest in 3 Days
EXPLORING BUDAPEST IN 3 DAYS I flew with EasyJet to Budapest from Paris. The seat did not recline, which is to be expected considering it’s a low cost airline. But the flight time from Paris to Budapest was just under two-hours, so no biggie. For those who are not familiar with EasyJet, it’s a British low-cost carrier […]
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Read MoreChefchaouen: Exploring Morocco’s Blue City
CHEFCHAOUEN: EXPLORING MOROCCO’S BLUE CITY I arrived in Chefchaouen via a short 2.5 hour flight from Paris to Tangier. Considering the tiny size of this charming town, there is no airport you could fly directly to. The closest major city you need to book a flight to would be Tangier or Fes. I […]
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Read MoreThree-Day Weekend in Mexico City
THREE-DAY WEEKEND IN MEXICO CITY First time in Mexico (ish)! Well technically I went to Tijuana once… but for like an hour. Being an undergrad in San Diego and its proximity to the border, I felt obligated to cross the border before I finished university just to say I did it. However, let’s be […]
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Read MoreBackpacking in Colombia: Guatapé
BACKPACKING IN COLOMBIA: GUATAPÉ Guatapé was never on my itineray when I was planning my trip to Colombia. In fact, I’ve never even heard of this quaint Colombian town until a friend tagged me on a facebook video of El Peñon (thanks, Joyce!) And I’m so glad she tagged me on that video! […]
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Read More9 Things to See and Do in Sagada
Your guide for your next trip to Sagada. Learn more about things to do, places to visit, what to pack for Sagada and more.
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Read MoreFive-Days in Rio de Janeiro: Things to Do and Watch Out For
My first trip to Rio de Janeiro was quite a long journey, but I opted to fly through Sao Paolo with American Airlines
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Read MoreExploring Andalucia: Seville Tips and Guide
TRAVELING TO SEVILLE I flew with the Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling Airlines from Paris CDG. Quite the cheap flight – I paid 65 euros one-way, which made the excitement and anticipation of going to Seville that much more. I’ve read a few reviews on flight experiences with Vueling and the horror stories of lost luggages […]
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Thanks for coming in! My name is Mick, Filipino-American based in Chicago currently hopping around in Southeast Asia. Things that I enjoy apart from traveling: jumping rope, jollibee, tennis, languages, asking people where they're from, and gorging on street food in Southeast Asia.
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