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I stumbled upon Janet’s blog through Twitter and I followed her blog from then on. It was a very unusual migration for a Filipino. Most migration stories that I’ve heard are from the Philippines to the US. Janet is doing the other way around, from US back to the Philippines. Janet is in the process [...]
On the first “Ask the Nomad‘s” segment we asked travel bloggers from different countries their opinion about “Why Tourists are Hesitant to Travel to the Philippines?“. this time, we asked our Filipino Travel Bloggers the best travel advice that they could give to a first time (foreign) traveller to the Philippines. Let’s hear it from [...]
Luang Prabang, Laos is dotted with Buddhist temples or Wats (or Vats) especially the Old Town area. The combination of Wats and French colonial buildings and it’s harmonious relationship with the natural environment that surrounds the city made Luang Prabang a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here are some of the Wats that I’ve seen in [...]
I’ve always had an interest in the historical buildings and learning how a small idea crafted each shape into existence. Every city in the world has something unique within its boundaries, waiting for someone to recognize its existence. Out of the many places to find such marvels, mydestination.com/Prague directed me to the city which seems [...]
Most people always think that travelling is just a leisure activity and discount the fact that there‟re so many skills and competencies that you can build when you travel, especially when you travel continuously for six months and more. Here are some of the skills and competencies that you can pick up on the road: [...]
Jaime Davila, the writer behind Breakaway Backpacker left his home and his job and sold all his belongings last March 1, 2011 to pursue his two years of ’round the world trip. His blog is one of my favorite travel blogs because it brings a breath of fresh air when it comes to travel writing. [...]
I’ve been to a few Asian and I couldn’t help but feel that among the cities that I’ve been to, Luang Prabang is indeed the most beautiful and photogenic of them all. The city is lined with restored French colonial buildings and with Buddhist temples. Here’s a brief excerpt about Luang Prabang from Wikipedia. “Luang [...]
There’s no direct bus going to Luang Prabang from Sapa. It will be a series of bus transfers and a very short boat ride in Mhuang Khua. We booked our minivan transfer at Sapa Tourism Council which you’ll see near the open park. One ticket cost 240,000 Dong or approximately $12. The cost was pretty [...]
There are a great many fantastic places to visit around Europe, and Slovenia is no exception. Lush countryside views as well as really friendly people, visiting it last summer was certainly an experience that will last me a lifetime. Coerced into going by a friend, I was originally skeptical as what I could see and [...]
The greatest resource that is fully utilized by long term budget travellers is time. If you use it wisely and if you integrate it carefully in your plans, you would be able to travel seamlessly to a lot of places without breaking the bank. Here’s how I do it: 1. Book Flights Ahead: Since I [...]
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