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Malapascua Island Accommodation – Where to Stay?

Looking for Malapascua island accommodation? Malapascua island has several places to choose from for backpackers and solo travelers, scuba divers, groups of friends, and family. My first visit was in 2010 with my relatives. I came back here in 2015 as a solo backpacker with a fun experience. I just realized I became a frequent[…]

Saint Gervais Les Bains Skiing – My First Ski Experience in France

Skiing at Saint Gervais Les Bains was indeed a great experience. In fact, it was the first time that I really enjoyed it so much. Finally, my first ski experience came into a reality after how many years. Just a throwback, I got invited for a winter trip to Canada but was denied a visa[…]

Things to Do in Tokyo 2023

Japan is my favorite country and the easiest flight I could find from Cebu when I was in the Philippines was a flight to Tokyo, bound for Narita International Airport. Do you need a Japan visa as a Philippine passport holder? As a Philippine passport holder, yes I need a visa to enter Japan. So,[…]

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How To Do a Spontaneous Backpacking Trip

As a Filipino traveler with a third-world passport, doing a spontaneous backpacking solo trip can be impossible. Maybe because of the thought that one is attached to his 9-5 day time job. Sometimes, you may ask this question, “Should I resign from my job? Can I have a sabbatical leave?” As Filipino, we really don’t[…]

10 Things to Know Before Traveling to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, can be a great experience. Although it’s not the country’s capital, Vietnam’s largest city has a diverse amount of things to do, interesting sites to visit and places to stay. If you’re visiting the south of Vietnam for the first time, it’s important to be prepared before you[…]

Cebu Pacific Complaints: Pregnant Woman Missed Her International Flight

You may have heard or read Cebu Pacific complaints on the internet about delayed flights and no refunds. This time, I have my own travel horror story with them. The first time in my life when it’s a fully paid flight with an official itinerary ticket and receipt. But got trouble later on. As an[…]

Japan Itinerary 9 Days Autumn in Tokyo on a Budget for Less Than 20K Pesos

Traveling to Japan should not be expensive. Here’s a Japan Itinerary 9 days Autumn in Tokyo on a budget of less than 20K Philippine Pesos. Yes, you have read it right, just less than US$500. Related Article: Things to Do in Tokyo Related Article: Budget Japan Travel Itinerary 14 Days with 500 US Dollars I[…]

How to Get Japan Visa Multiple Entry Without Income Tax Return (2019 Guide)

Finally! I just got my Japan Visa Multiple Entry without Income Tax Return. So, I can show you my guide on how I got one based on my personal experience. If you’re interested to get a Single Entry, here’s how I got my Japan Visa Single Entry without Income Tax Return and how I wrote[…]

Funny Tinder Stories While Traveling: Meeting 2 Matches in One Hostel

Back in October 2017, exactly two years ago. I had this one of my funny tinder stories while traveling. I never expected this to happen. Well, I was on my laptop working. Bored, I opened my Tinder app. How I Matched with Tinder Guy #1? As usual, I just swiped left and right. I got[…]

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How I Lost my Philippine Passport in Tokyo

How I lost my Philippine Passport in Tokyo? This happened back in December 2015 during my second trip to Japan in the autumn season. I already changed my accommodation from the Shinjuku area to Korea town and then to Asakusa. I walked from my hostel going to the train station until I found an Ichiran[…]

Tips to Pass Philippine Immigration with Q and A

Tips to Pass Philippine Immigration with Q and A Do you need more tips to pass Philippine Immigration? Last April 2019, I just had a Q and A with a Philippine Immigration officer which I never expected. That time when I had to leave Bali, I just arrived in the Philippines in January 2019. I[…]

How to Take Mount Fuji Aerial View Photos in Japan?

An Unexpected Moment of Mount Fuji Aerial View Who would have thought that I could have that unexpected moment of Mount Fuji aerial view? I actually missed it when I was in Tokyo and never saw one on my way to Osaka. I spent 14 days in Japan but never thought of going for a[…]

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Bali Travel Expenses in 30 Days | Bali, Indonesia Travel

Living in Bali, Indonesia for 30 days was indeed ambitious for me. But I wasn’t traveling solo as I was with my boyfriend. I was assigned to do some research on where to stay and find a motorbike rental good for one month while finding the tourist spots is just easy. We have to find[…]

Overnight Trip to Camotes Island Travel Guide

Overnight Trip to Camotes Island Travel Guide Here’s an updated Camotes Island Travel Guide. Long-time ago back in 2012, I had the chance to go to Camotes island for an overnight stay with limited funds but a nice accommodation. How to Go to Camotes Island? | Camotes Island Travel Guide Now, there are three options[…]