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10 Things To Buy For Study Abroad

10 Things To Buy For Study Abroad

Studying abroad is a big commitment, yet an exciting commitment. There’s tons of emotions you will feel. It’s like balancing between tons of excitement and fear. Trust me know, I studied abroad and Italy and the pre-study abroad jitters hit me like a rock. There’s sooo many things to look forward to. It’s going…
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Moving To A New Country And Dealing With Social Anxiety

CLICK TO LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS CLICK HERE TO TUNE IN ON SPOTIFY Moving to a new country Moving to a new country and getting a fresh start where no one knows you sounds exciting. At the same time it’s intimidating and scary and might give you loads of anxiety. For me, moving to…
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Overcoming Fear and Understanding Your Self Worth

Overcoming Fear and Understanding Your Self Worth

On this episode I have a very special guest, who is a dear friend of mine and was one of of my college roommates for two years, Neve Moos (@neve_moos). Neve graduated college with me from Marquette University in May 2019 and signed a three month sublease in Los Angeles, California with absolutely no…
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Finding Your Identity Through Immersion Workshops

Finding Your Identity Through Immersion Workshops

Recently I attended a Sensory Immersion Retreat at Soul Sierra in Cebu, Philippines. After the weekend I learned more about myself physically, mentally, and spiritually. Personal development is something I’ve always loved. But, the journey through personal development can also be hard. Once I found this retreat, I knew I had to go. Tune…
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How Traveling Leads to Personal Development

How Traveling Leads to Personal Development

Traveling and personal development goes hand in hand. During your travels, you’ll learn so much about yourself and what you are capable of. In this episode of @thefemalepassionproject, the founder, Angelique Vestil, shares her story about her travels. Angelique openly talks about how traveling leads to personal development. She discusses why it was one…
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What Electronics To Pack Before Studying Abroad

What Electronics To Pack Before Studying Abroad

What Electronics to pack for studying abroad Packing for a semester abroad is stressful enough without wondering if your electronics are even going to work once you land. I’ve been through this exact packing list myself, and there’s a real difference between the stuff that sounds useful and the stuff you’ll actually reach for…
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A Women’s Packing List For Backpacking Southeast Asia

A Women’s Packing List For Backpacking Southeast Asia

Asia is getting more and more popular for women looking to travel in a group or solo. The best thing about traveling through Southeast Asia is that everything is so cheap! I wanted to create this women’s packing list for Southeast Asia, because I too had such a hard time fitting everything into a…
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Hey there, I'm Angelique!

I'm a Filipina-American, Chicago native living abroad and running my online design agency from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Over a decade of traveling in, and yes, I still pinch myself. With family split between the US, UK, and SE Asia, travel has always been part of my story. This blog is where I share the honest side of living and traveling abroad, the places I explore, my best study abroad tips from personal experience,  and the little hacks that make this life actually work. Glad you're here, friend!

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