Personal Travel Blog

“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, 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I grew up playing football and going to the World Cup has always been my dream. In 2010, me and my friends had a pact: “In four years, we are going …

We usually call it “staff dorm” because even if you’re just a volunteer, you will be placed in a fuzzy hole that rooms all the staff of the place you’re …

A new and unique experience — that’s what Peru gave me. From being a hostel receptionist and teaching English in South America, I now upgraded to bartending! Okay, I didn’t …

For the first time in my life, while on the bus to Peru from Ecuador, I finally felt I am participating in the world. The terrain, the beautiful mountains and …

All your birthday greetings are sincere, personal and made specially for me. It´s not just a simple “Happy birthday!” and I want to thank you for giving a second of …

Shoot, this is it! I am leaving home to travel the world at 19 years old. But first… let me tell you how my family and friends reacted to this …