Beijing Budget Travel Guide 2019 (Winter Edition)

Welcome to the capital of the People’s Republic of China, whose story goes back at least 3,000 years! It surely is one of the few megacities in the world which is exceptionally difficult to capture at once. It is bustling yet indulgent, and it has a great deal to offer. As some of you might …

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My Au Pair Story

One of the most frequent questions people ask me is: “How were you able to afford the cost of living in Europe?” So I thought I’d take the time to finally answer that question among many others, as well as talk about my personal experience as an Au Pair in Europe. Ladies and gents, nope, no …

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Things you shouldn’t miss in Brussels

Alternative title: Things I miss about Belgium Confused on where I am? I’m in China, and I’m taking these moments to catch up on my black hole of un-blogged content. My apologies for any confusion with the timeline, and thanks for sticking with me! My solo travels began internationally with a journey to Brussels, Belgium: …

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Responses I usually get when I say: “I’m from the Philippines”

There’s this viral “I love your Filipino accent, say it again” meme that I couldn’t help but laugh at whenever I scroll my newsfeed on Facebook. *whispers PRENCH PRIES* Not everybody speaks English very well and not everybody speaks with true American accent, but I’m mighty proud that the Philippines is among the most fluent …

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