Planning to travel from Chengdu to Chongqing by high-speed train? During my recent trip to China, I took the train from Chengdu East Railway Station (Chengdudong) to Chongqing North Railway Station (Chongqingbei), and I was pleasantly surprised by how easy the whole experience was. Before my trip, though, I had plenty of questions. When should […]
Planning a trip to China? I recently traveled to Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Chongqing to celebrate my birthday, and before I could make that trip happen, I first had to apply for a China tourist visa. I was honestly expecting the process to be complicated, but it turned out to be much more straightforward than I
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Since 2019, I’ve made it a habit to write a year-in-review, a way for me to pause, look back, and make sense of everything that happened. Somewhere along the way, I missed a year. 2024 came and went quietly on this blog, even though life certainly didn’t slow down. So here I am again, restarting
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The Camino de Santiago is a life-changing experience, and I chose the Camino Portuguese Coastal Sendo Litoral route for my pilgrimage as a solo female traveler. In this post, I’ll share my experience, personal motivations, preparations, stages and where I stayed, safety tips, encounters, and reflections from my unforgettable journey. Also, feel free to check
As a Philippine passport holder, one of the main challenges of traveling is securing a visa for most destinations outside Southeast Asia. My brother and I are planning a hiking trip to Japan, so I must apply for a tourist visa. I haven’t been to Japan before, but my brother encouraged me to try applying
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When planning a trip to Sumba Island, Indonesia, one of the most critical decisions is choosing where to stay in Sumba. Sumba is known for its pristine beaches, traditional villages, and lush landscapes. Among the many options, Oro Beach Houses stands out as a prime choice for travelers. This charming accommodation offers a unique blend
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Balabac Island, located in the southernmost part of Palawan, Philippines, is often touted as a hidden paradise with its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters. However, before you pack your bags and head to this remote destination, it’s important to consider some crucial factors. In this post, we’ll delve into why Balabac Island might not be
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It’s been a long time since I last posted here because of many things. First, Google made so many updates that I’m not very happy with what’s going on with what I am seeing in Google Analytics. Second, after much push from friends and family, I decided to try out vlogging. I am trying to
My 2023 Year in Review Read More »
During my 12-day trip to Borneo last August, I experienced traveling by ferry from Brunei to Labuan in Malaysia. Labuan is not on my original itinerary, and it never crossed my mind that I would visit that island. However, because of some things that I overlooked during my initial planning, I ended up taking a
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Two weeks ago, I flew to Brunei with my brother and his friend. It was his friend’s first out-of-the-country trip and my brother’s first out-of-the-country trip after the pandemic. I’ve been to Brunei more than 10 years ago but only stayed at the airport. I had a six-hour layover in Brunei from a flight from
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