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Read MoreTraveling to Kyoto: Places to See
TRAVELING TO KYOTO Considering Kyoto doesn’t have an airport, Osaka is the closest major city I could fly into. As soon as I got out of customs and claimed my bag, I went straight to the Japan Rail Station to purchase my tickets for Kyoto. Although there are other options to get […]
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Read More3-Day Visit in Hong Kong
3-Day Visit in Hong Kong At age 7, my mother took me along to visit my oldest sister, who was at the time a flight attendant for a Hong Kong based airline, Cathay Pacific. Considering the close proximity between Manila and Hong Kong (about a 2-hour flight), in addition to our flight benefits with […]
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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 MoreThree-Day Weekend in Honolulu
THREE-DAY WEEKEND IN HONOLULU I say ‘again’ because the last time I made it to this little piece of paradise on earth was by accident. I missed my flight home from Osaka, Japan to the States (starting to sound typical, sadly) last year and had to be rerouted if I wanted to make it […]
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Read MoreBackpacking in the Philippines by Bus
Hello trotters, just a quick travel update! I’m currently on a 2-week backpacking trip in the Luzon region of the Philippines – exploring the country by bus! Since leaving Manila, it’s been so refreshing to travel on the road without having to worry about the hassle of being stuck in traffic! Considering the […]
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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 More5 Day Itinerary for Cebu – Siquijor – Bohol
5 DAY ITINERARY FOR CEBU – SIQUIJOR – BOHOL FINALLY! A trip this year to the Philippines that didn’t include Boracay and Palawan. I’ve already mentioned in another blog post that I have a bad habit as a traveler of going back to familiar places over and over again instead of exploring somewhere […]
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Siquijor Travel Guide: 7 Tips to Plan Your Trip
Siquijor is one of the many stunning islands in the Philippines that is still relatively under the radar. This island doesn’t share the same limelight (not yet, at least) as other Philippine destinations such as...
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7 Reasons to Stay at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua
In many cases when I stay in bigger, well-known hotels, I tend to feel like I could be anywhere in the world as the settings are very similar: nice lobby, modern rooms with comfy bed, and a sizable shower and...
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15 Places to Visit in the Philippines
If you are looking to visit the Philippines for the first time, or need ideas or suggestions to visit new destinations in the Philippines, then definitely take a look below! This past year, I spent around 8 months...
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The Majestic Banaue Rice Terraces: 6 Tips You Should Know
At long last, the Banaue Rice Terraces are finally crossed off my bucket list! For as long as I can remember growing up in the Philippines, the Banaue Rice Terraces were perhaps the most advertised destination I...
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10 Stunning El Nido Resorts That Make You go WOW
When we think of stunning luxury resorts in paradise (i.e. overwater bungalows in the middle of clear turquoise waters), we usually think of heavenly getaways such Maldives, Tahiti, and remote islands in the...
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3 High Intensity Jump Rope Workouts that Burn Belly Fat Fast
3 High Intensity Jump Rope Workouts that Burn Belly Fat Fast We all know how stubborn belly fat can be and how difficult it is to get rid of it. Even when we are fully committed to our diet and workout routine,...
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8 Tips from a Health & Wellness Coach While Traveling
I realized a few days ago that I’ve been on the road for a solid 9 months, starting my trip in late September in Europe, South America (Colombia), before making my way to the Phiippines. It’s been a wonderful and...
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22 of my Favorite Filipino-isms
For those who don’t know, the Philippines was once a U.S. territory back before any of you (most probably) were born. Since gaining independence from the U.S., the American culture is still alive and strong even...
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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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