Apulia, Italy Where to Stay in Puglia, Italy as Base using Public Transport Puglia is a huge region in southern Italy so our first question while planning our trip was where to base ourselves so we can better explore by using only public transport. But if you are renting a car, these choices are also good for you! We explored Puglia, Italy for over a… Topics
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Apulia, Italy Where to Stay in Puglia, Italy as Base using Public Transport Puglia is a huge region in southern Italy so our first question while planning our trip was where to base ourselves so we can better explore by using only public transport. But if you are renting a car, these choices are also good for you! We explored Puglia, Italy for over a… 
Digital Nomad Essentials: 4 Must-Haves from my 4 Years on the Road In 2019, I took a leap of faith and quit my corporate job to embrace the life of a digital nomad. It took me several years to get to this decision because of fear and "what if's". Four years and countless experiences later, I can confidently say that I have no regrets and… 
Bangkok, Thailand My Experience Filing a Claim with SafetyWing Travel Medical Insurance for Digital Nomads & Travelers As a digital nomad, finding reliable travel medical insurance that offers ease of registration and comprehensive coverage is crucial. Since embarking on my nomadic journey in 2019, I have been using SafetyWing, a trusted provider that has proven to be a reliable and affordable… 
Plovdiv, Bulgaria The Ultimate Guide to the Best Things to Do in Plovdiv, Bulgaria Plovdiv, the charming Bulgarian city with thousands of years of history, was chosen to be the European Capital of Culture in 2019. With this honor came a boost in restoration efforts to preserve and display the city's rich heritage, making it an even more captivating place to… 
Paris, France The Ultimate Paris Itinerary: 8 Days of Sightseeing, Food and Fun Some say that Paris is overrated but we beg to disagree. In fact, one week wasn't even enough for us to see everything the city has to offer, and we wished we could have stayed longer. During our 8 days in Paris, we discovered that this vibrant city has something for everyone,… 
Where to Stay in...? Compilation of the Best Accommodation Around the World THIS POST IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. This is constantly being updated as I add more recommended places. This is a compilation of hotels, apartments and other accommodation types that I have personally tried and recommend. These are mostly on the mid-range budget, with a few on the… 
Tbilisi, Georgia Bioli Luxury Medical Wellness Retreat in Tbilisi, Georgia 🧿 Georgia was a great destination for us digital nomads. Rent and food are affordable, internet is fast everywhere - we can even work on the Caucasus mountains of Mestia! Needless to say, we were very productive in three months and deserve a much needed wellness retreat. So we… 
Türkiye Cryoablation in Turkey for Thyroid Tumors | Medical Treatment While Traveling I finally found a cure for my thyroid that doesn't involve removing my thyroid after 8 years! In 2013, the doctors found 3 tumors and I was diagnosed with suspicious papillary thyroid cancer. It was a depressing time when I was told that thyroidectomy was my only option.… 
Lop Buri Province, Thailand My Digital Nomad Life after 2.5 Years: I Quit ESL Teaching & Full Time Blogging It's been several months since I published a post. I must admit that my writing skills have become rusty. Last year, I had to think about what works and what doesn't for my digital nomad life so there were some things which I had to give up. My first two and a half years as a… 
Istanbul, Türkiye Turkey e-Visa Requirements for Eligible Filipinos and 2021 Entry Requirements I visited my partner in Germany early this year. We were supposed to fly back to the Philippines together but we went to Turkey instead. Until now, the Philippines won't recognize unmarried couples so my partner still can't enter my home country. This experience is based on… 
Crypto.com Review, Pros, Cons: International Visa Card for Digital Nomads & Travelers If you're interested in Crypto.com, chances are you are already familiar with cryptocurrencies. However, this review will not focus on the crypto side of Crypto.com such as their trading platform but will focus on the usability of their product in our daily financial… 
Philippines Common Philippine Immigration Interview Questions to Non-OFWs | Tourism & Meeting a Foreign Partner Going through Philippine Immigration can feel like going through a job interview. And some say it's a matter of luck because there are some super strict Immigration Officials and some who won't even ask a single question. It can be stressful when you do not know what to expect… 
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… 
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… 
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… 
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.