The hard times of my first six months in South America
“How did you it? How was it when you started?” TJ, a friend from the Philippines asked. I smiled and tried to remember the day I arrived South America. “Mighty scarce, …
Dear Mom, thanks for allowing me to travel the world
Dear Mom, Today, a reader from the Philippines sent me a very emotional e-mail. She said her mother won’t support her dreams of traveling the world; that her mother thinks …
The quarter life: traveling changed the way I think about being 25
When I was a little girl, I told myself, “I am going to be married at 25.” I also said I’m going to be a doctor living in a huge house and …
How to effectively learn Spanish if you are not in a Spanish speaking country
Reader question: Buenos dias, buenos tardes, buenas noches! I’ve been inspired by your journey the moment i read an article about you on Rappler and since then, i can’t stop …
Why travel is the answer to unemployment depression
Reader Question: Hi! I’m really curious about your lifestyle. I’m currently unemployed and I’m having a dilemma of looking for a job that would get me some good sum of money …
How I can afford a life of travel
Author’s Note: The most recent version of how I can afford a life of travel is already available! Click here to read and see how much my life has changed in three …
Before I ditched my job to travel the world, I was her
I was told by my writing mentors that, in order for your blog readers to understand what you write, what you do, and who you are, they have to know …
First week of teaching English in Argentina
Before arriving Cordoba, I’ve been told by the children’s mother that I should never speak Spanish with them for the duration of my stay. This should be fun. I haven’t …
What I really think about Rosario, Argentina
What’s my basis of visiting a not so touristy city like Rosario? Friends. When I was in Ecuador, I met this hip woman called Paula who was staying in the …
My 5-day journey from Brazil to Uruguay (with Iguazu falls pit stop)
The Brazil Uruguay border crossing was one of the best adventures of my life! It’s not hard to do but in this article, I will share with you my experience including prices, tips, and many more!
How I Became Fluent In Spanish In Less Than A Year
I am being nostalgic for the language I haven’t spoken for a long time in the same manner that I am reminiscing the first few weeks that I was trying …
Travel burnout: I’m sick of traveling
You read that right. I didn’t believe it at first but here I am, getting sick of the world. I heard a lot of stories from long-term travelers saying they’re …