Less Than 24 Hours in Milan

I was already on my way to my third destination of my Europe trip. I was on the train from Venice to Milan when I saw this. During this time, I had already seen amazing scenery. The seat assigned to me was facing the train’s opposite direction and I’d have to be sitting in front…

Be nice, Venice!

Sitting for more than three hours and a half meant nothing if you see views like this along the way. My excitement pumped up the moment I heard the announcement. Before arriving in Europe, I already checked Google Maps on how to get to my hostels from the train stations. In Venice, Google Maps suggested…

Roaming in Rome

I had a red-eye flight from Abu Dhabi and landed in Rome Fiumicino Airport at 7:05 in the morning, via Alitalia. I was in touch with my high school classmate, Carlo, even before I arrive and he gave me instructions on how I can get to the city. Don’t you love getting an insider information…

Train-hopping Europe

I have no idea why I haven’t written about my Europe adventure, it was one of the most memorable weeks of my life, and yet, the photos are just saved on my phone. Untouched! Maybe because it’s overwhelming, too precious to be disturbed. I always try to travel in an unconventional way and the goal…

Unfiltered (Mis)Adventures in Northern Armenia

I came back to Armenia after three months, and the experience was totally different. I wanted to see the places outside Yerevan (the capital) and chose North. I spent time in Yerevan, Gyumri, and Dilijan. I mentioned in my previous article that a local guy hosted me through Couchsurfing (if you missed it, read it here)….

I love Armenia (the country or the wine?)

Armenia wasn’t the first country I visited on my own but it was the first that got me drunk every night because why not? Haha. It’s cold outside, it’s cheap, and the wine tastes freakingly good. But it’s not just about getting wasted; this country has more to offer. I decided to spend a minimum…

Armenian Visa for Filipinos in the UAE

Armenia is one of the countries where Filipinos can get Visa on Arrival (120 days maximum) and a usual destination for those living in the GCC countries. It is a landlocked country with Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran to the south. But nowadays, the borders in…

Schengen Visa FAQs for Filipinos in the UAE

Lucky are those who can travel without the need to apply for a visa nor pay anything. Aside from airfare, this is another factor why people feel discouraged to travel. The numerous requirements, the undefined processing times, the anxiety of waiting, and getting the result are the common issues raised. As Philippine passport holders,  we…

How to plan for the next trip

Perhaps, you might be wondering: I wanna go on vacation but what should I do first? How did she do it? Did she book through a travel agency? In all of my trips, I always plan and arrange things on my own, DIY style. I wish I can say it’s easy as 1, 2, 3….