One of the most common questions I get regarding Schengen visa application is getting the right insurance. Why? Because the wrong insurance can lead to a visa denial. (Ouch!) A Schengen visa application requires you to get an insurance that meets their requirements such as having a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000, an insurance that would be availabl
21 Apr 2021 • 5 MIN READ
I have dreamed of traveling the world full time since my 20s but I got busy with my corporate career and post grad studies. I didn't realize a decade has passed since that dream was planted. And when I reached my 30s, I told myself to be content with working, saving, traveling for a few weeks and then going back to my life as a corporate employee.
14 Apr 2021 • 6 MIN READ
A laptop and a stable internet connection are all you need to get started as a Digital Nomad. Absolutely not! You also need a job that pays. There’s a lot of jobs out there waiting for you but the question is… Can you take your work anywhere? One of the most common question I get is what kind of job should one get ...and an equally important questi
30 Mar 2021 • 11 MIN READ
May 2021 Update: The Philippines now require 10 days of hotel quarantine + 4 days of home quarantine, if you test negative. COVIDq9 test will be administered on the 7th day from the previous 6th day. My time is up in Germany! I visited my partner for three months under the Unmarried Couple Visa - a new visa category which was deemed essential for
04 Mar 2021 • 14 MIN READ
Amazing Sunrise at Jal Mahal "Water Palace" in Rajasthan, India. Jal Mahal is a palace in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. There is no entrance fee and has one of the best sunrise view near Jaipur with so many birds singing. It's a good starting point if you plan to see other sites in Jaipur such as the Amer Fort. This video was taken on February 2020
25 Feb 2021 • 0 MIN READ
Time Stamp 0:00 Pink Stepwell (FREE) 1:05 Albert Hall (Not free but included in the Composite Ticket) 2:44 Birla Mandir Temple/ White Marble Temple (FREE but be mindful of the religious ceremonies. It is not a tourist place. Outside the temple is a good place to watch the sunset and hear the Hindu prayers) Royalty Free Music from Bensound https:/
23 Feb 2021 • 0 MIN READ
Inside Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, Rajasthan | India's Astronomical Wonder It houses the largest sundial in the world. This video takes you inside Jantar Mantar, plus entrance fees and open hours. This video was taken on February 2020 before the lockdown. Royalty Free Music from Bensound https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/clear-day
17 Feb 2021 • 0 MIN READ
It's been over a year since I started my digital nomad journey. It took me years to decide and finally submitted that resignation paper. For over 10 years, I worked in an office. It was a difficult decision to leave as it was my sense of identity and my stability. But the dream of traveling the world without worrying about limited vacation time was
04 Feb 2021 • 9 MIN READ
A disclaimer before anything else. I'm no longer a solo traveler as I found my other half while traveling and we prefer to travel as a couple now. This write up was from my very first blog reinforest.wordpress.com from over 10 years ago. Back then solo female traveling was unusual especially for Filipinos who like traveling as a group. While I'm n
18 Jan 2021 • 6 MIN READ
I published this while it's not advisable to travel yet. It may not be a good time to be a digital nomad but it's definitely the best time to prepare if you want to become one. Most digital nomads I met are from rich countries and this is still an uncommon path for us, Filipinos. But I'm here to tell you that it is doable for us. One of the most di
15 Jan 2021 • 11 MIN READ
We were strolling in a peaceful street in Vang Vieng, Laos when a hyper puppy saw us and decided to approach us. The puppy seems to be in his teething stage and wants to bite on anything and that day he decided to cling to my pants. I slowly tried to get out and shoo the puppy away. I thought everything was fine until I took a shower in the evening
13 Jan 2021 • 7 MIN READ
Street Food at Pahar Ganj, New Delhi & Inside a Sleeper Bus from Old Delhi to Jaipur | India Travel Pahar Ganj was our first destination when we arrived in India. It's located in Delhi and is popular for its busy market. Walking on the streets of Pahar Ganj is an experience of traffic sounds and smell from the street food, as well as the crazin
13 Jan 2021 • 1 MIN READ