Metro Manila, Philippines List of DOH-BOQ Stringent & Mandatory Quarantine Hotels with Estimated Price 2021 | NAIA As of May 2021, returning Filipinos and eligible foreigners entering the Philippines are required 10 days of hotel quarantine and an RT PCR test on the 7th day. If tested negative, quarantine should be continued at home for another 4 days. The list below has been updated based… Latest stories
Metro Manila, Philippines List of DOH-BOQ Stringent & Mandatory Quarantine Hotels with Estimated Price 2021 | NAIA As of May 2021, returning Filipinos and eligible foreigners entering the Philippines are required 10 days of hotel quarantine and an RT PCR test on the 7th day. If tested negative, quarantine should be continued at home for another 4 days. The list below has been updated based… 
Outbound Travel Requirements for Filipino Non-OFW during the Pandemic May 2021 Traveling Internationally as a Filipino Non-OFW? Make sure you prepare these. ✔️BOI (Bureau of Immigration) Declaration Form to be signed by airline staff ✔️Travel Medical Insurance with COVID19 Coverage For affordable insurance, I recommend either SafetyWing for most countries… 
Germany Affordable Travel Health Insurance for Schengen Tourist, Visit, Student & Au Pair Visa I Germany 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… 
Starting the Digital Nomad Life in my 30s 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… 
Digital Nomad Jobs and Where to Find Work 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… 
Metro Manila, Philippines Non-OFW Return Procedure at NAIA & List of Quarantine Hotels 2021| My Experience From DE to PH The Philippines is one of the strictest in terms of requirements and procedures. I think there's more than 20 steps to return to the Philippines in this guide! I warn you that I am really detailed so if you want a condensed instruction, check the DFA infographic. This is based… 
Jaipur, India Amazing Sunrise at Jal Mahal "Water Palace" 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… 
Jaipur, India Jaipur's Tourist Attractions on a Budget | Pink Stepwell, Albert Hall & White Marble Temple 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… 
Jaipur, India Inside Jantar Mantar in 3 Minutes! India's Astronomical Wonder 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… 
A Year as a Digital Nomad: The Things I Miss & Do Not Miss Working in an Office 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… 
Why Travel Alone? Thoughts About Solo Female Traveling 10 Years Later 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… 
How to Become a Digital Nomad in 2023 | 10 Things to Do Before You Quit Your 9 to 5 Job How to become a digital nomad an quit your 9 to 5 job? 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 difficult process in becoming a digital nomad is… 
Vientiane Province, Laos Getting Bitten by a Dog while Traveling | My Anti Rabies Shot Journey 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… 
India VLOG: Street Food at Pahar Ganj, New Delhi & Inside a Sleeper Bus from Old Delhi to Jaipur 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… 
SafetyWing Review: Why it’s the Best International Travel Medical Insurance for Filipinos Who doesn't love to budget? I will search for hours to find the best value accommodation and the cheapest flights. I don't buy expensive clothes so my money goes to my travel funds. But travel insurance is something I won't compromise on! Before I started my long term and… 
Jaipur, India VLOG: Inside Hawa Mahal "The Palace of Winds" | Pink City Jaipur | India Travel Inside Hawa Mahal "The Palace of Winds" | Pink City Jaipur | India Travel 
Pasay, Philippines Avoid Getting Offloaded 2020 | Tips to Pass Philippine Immigration During the Pandemic This blog is an updated guide based on my recent experience with Philippine Immigration. Non-essential travel was allowed late October 2020 but Philippine Immigration remains very strict. Sadly, I still see several stories of people getting offloaded by our Immigration Officers. 
Germany Germany Visa Application Cover Letter Template Date Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany 25/F Tower II, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Ave 1200 Makati City, Metro Manila Subject: Visit Visa Application for Unmarried Couple Dear Madam/ Sir, 1st paragraph: Introduce yourself (provide full name as written in passport), purpose of… 
Philippines Earn 6% Interest on your BTC through BlockFi: How to Register, Review & Referral Code BlockFi is a platform where you earn interest by lending your BTC, other cryptocurrencies, even gold and US dollars. I know there's a lot of sketchy platforms in the crypto space but we have tried and tested BlockFi, it's one of the few crypto lending platforms that we trust. It… 
Germany Tips to Get a Schengen Visa for First Timers with No Strong Ties | Germany - Unmarried Couple VV The visit visa for unmarried couples that I applied for in November 2020 was a new visa category created in response to the Love is Not Tourism campaign. This allowed binational couples with a German partner to reunite in their home country despite travel restrictions. UPDATE… 
Delhi, India What to Do When Caught in a Lockdown as a Tourist? Stranded in India Back in March 2020, we were caught in India’s unpredictable total lockdown. My boyfriend and I arrived in India from Laos on the first week of February thinking we’ve avoided the new virus back then that was slowly spreading in China and Thailand. Everything was normal… 
Metro Manila, Philippines Trusting the Unknown and Reaping Rewards I didn't realize that it's been a year since I left my corporate job. I call this my freedom anniversary Don't get me wrong, I loved that job but I just tend to thrive outside the 9-5 structure. Quitting a career that I had for a decade was a struggle at first because I thought… 
Wise 2021: Why Filipino Travelers & OFWs should open a borderless account to save money Update: TransferWise has renamed its company to Wise. Sending money abroad, remittance and even withdrawing money abroad using our Philippine local bank costs a lot! Thankfully, revolutionary FinTech companies like Wise [formerly TransferWise] is changing the game. This gives… 
Manila, Philippines ShopBack Philippines Review 2020: How to Earn Money While Shopping Online? Earning money while shopping might sound to good to be true but there are actually legit platforms that allow you to do it. Even your favorite mall would give you reward points for shopping which you can use for your next purchase. But what's even better are those that allow you… List of DOH-BOQ Stringent & Mandatory Quarantine Hotels with Estimated Price 2021 | NAIA
As of May 2021, returning Filipinos and eligible foreigners entering the Philippines are required 10 days of hotel quarantine and an RT PCR test on the 7th day. If tested negative, quarantine should be continued at home for another 4 days. The list below has been updated based…
Outbound Travel Requirements for Filipino Non-OFW during the Pandemic May 2021
Traveling Internationally as a Filipino Non-OFW? Make sure you prepare these. ✔️BOI (Bureau of Immigration) Declaration Form to be signed by airline staff ✔️Travel Medical Insurance with COVID19 Coverage For affordable insurance, I recommend either SafetyWing for most countries…
Affordable Travel Health Insurance for Schengen Tourist, Visit, Student & Au Pair Visa I Germany
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…
Starting the Digital Nomad Life in my 30s
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…
Digital Nomad Jobs and Where to Find Work
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…
Non-OFW Return Procedure at NAIA & List of Quarantine Hotels 2021| My Experience From DE to PH
The Philippines is one of the strictest in terms of requirements and procedures. I think there's more than 20 steps to return to the Philippines in this guide! I warn you that I am really detailed so if you want a condensed instruction, check the DFA infographic. This is based…
Amazing Sunrise at Jal Mahal "Water Palace"
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…
Jaipur's Tourist Attractions on a Budget | Pink Stepwell, Albert Hall & White Marble Temple
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…
Inside Jantar Mantar in 3 Minutes! India's Astronomical Wonder
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…
A Year as a Digital Nomad: The Things I Miss & Do Not Miss Working in an Office
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…
Why Travel Alone? Thoughts About Solo Female Traveling 10 Years Later
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…
How to Become a Digital Nomad in 2023 | 10 Things to Do Before You Quit Your 9 to 5 Job
How to become a digital nomad an quit your 9 to 5 job? 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 difficult process in becoming a digital nomad is…
Getting Bitten by a Dog while Traveling | My Anti Rabies Shot Journey
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…
VLOG: Street Food at Pahar Ganj, New Delhi & Inside a Sleeper Bus from Old Delhi to Jaipur
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…
SafetyWing Review: Why it’s the Best International Travel Medical Insurance for Filipinos
Who doesn't love to budget? I will search for hours to find the best value accommodation and the cheapest flights. I don't buy expensive clothes so my money goes to my travel funds. But travel insurance is something I won't compromise on! Before I started my long term and…
VLOG: Inside Hawa Mahal "The Palace of Winds" | Pink City Jaipur | India Travel
Inside Hawa Mahal "The Palace of Winds" | Pink City Jaipur | India Travel
Avoid Getting Offloaded 2020 | Tips to Pass Philippine Immigration During the Pandemic
This blog is an updated guide based on my recent experience with Philippine Immigration. Non-essential travel was allowed late October 2020 but Philippine Immigration remains very strict. Sadly, I still see several stories of people getting offloaded by our Immigration Officers.
Germany Visa Application Cover Letter Template
Date Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany 25/F Tower II, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Ave 1200 Makati City, Metro Manila Subject: Visit Visa Application for Unmarried Couple Dear Madam/ Sir, 1st paragraph: Introduce yourself (provide full name as written in passport), purpose of…
Earn 6% Interest on your BTC through BlockFi: How to Register, Review & Referral Code
BlockFi is a platform where you earn interest by lending your BTC, other cryptocurrencies, even gold and US dollars. I know there's a lot of sketchy platforms in the crypto space but we have tried and tested BlockFi, it's one of the few crypto lending platforms that we trust. It…
Tips to Get a Schengen Visa for First Timers with No Strong Ties | Germany - Unmarried Couple VV
The visit visa for unmarried couples that I applied for in November 2020 was a new visa category created in response to the Love is Not Tourism campaign. This allowed binational couples with a German partner to reunite in their home country despite travel restrictions. UPDATE…
What to Do When Caught in a Lockdown as a Tourist? Stranded in India
Back in March 2020, we were caught in India’s unpredictable total lockdown. My boyfriend and I arrived in India from Laos on the first week of February thinking we’ve avoided the new virus back then that was slowly spreading in China and Thailand. Everything was normal…
Trusting the Unknown and Reaping Rewards
I didn't realize that it's been a year since I left my corporate job. I call this my freedom anniversary Don't get me wrong, I loved that job but I just tend to thrive outside the 9-5 structure. Quitting a career that I had for a decade was a struggle at first because I thought…
Wise 2021: Why Filipino Travelers & OFWs should open a borderless account to save money
Update: TransferWise has renamed its company to Wise. Sending money abroad, remittance and even withdrawing money abroad using our Philippine local bank costs a lot! Thankfully, revolutionary FinTech companies like Wise [formerly TransferWise] is changing the game. This gives…
ShopBack Philippines Review 2020: How to Earn Money While Shopping Online?
Earning money while shopping might sound to good to be true but there are actually legit platforms that allow you to do it. Even your favorite mall would give you reward points for shopping which you can use for your next purchase. But what's even better are those that allow you…