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Day Trip to Cinque Terre from Florence

DAY TRIP TO CINQUE TERRE FROM FLORENCE If you’re looking for a guide to doing a day trip to Cinque Terre from Florence then you came to the right place! Cinque Terre is one of my favorite places in all of Italy. Why? Because it’s not only a picture perfect town, but it has…

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Insider Guide to Traveling Rome

INSIDER GUIDE TO TRAVELING ROME After living in Rome for 5 months, I wanted to share an insider guide to traveling Rome. This post is more than just visit the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum, it’s a guide to seeing some of the best spots in Rome (& the less touristy side). But if…

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Why You Should Study Abroad

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY ABROAD I just got back from my own study abroad experience and it was definitely one of the most eye-opening experiences I’ve ever had. I never realized how much personal growth comes with studying abroad until I had the opportunity to go myself. Which I know sounds extremely cliche,…

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A List of Goals for Studying Abroad

Goals for studying Abroad in Rome I just found out that I got into the Rome program I applied to and decided I wanted to make a list of my goals for studying abroad. I’m super excited with what opportunities I’ll get to have and how much growth I’ll get to experience as a…

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15 Travel Hacks to Booking Cheap Flights

Most people think booking cheap flights nowadays is nearly impossible. Airline rates can double in price within an hour or get cut in half within 5 hours. In fact, airlines purposely change their prices throughout the day to stay competitive and fill empty seats. The whole thing is kind of like a science, and…

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The Ultimate Iceland Bucket List

The Ultimate Iceland Bucket List If you’re looking for an Iceland bucket list, then you came to the right place. I spent four nights and five days in Iceland at the beginning of August 2017 and it still wasn’t enough time to get deep into the country and its Icelandic roots. I’d recommend about…

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Traveling Paris, France on a Budget

A guide to traveling Paris on a budget Just because Paris is one of the most expensive cities in Europe doesn’t make traveling Paris on a budget impossible. I spent four nights and five days traveling Paris on a budget and found that it gave me enough time to be immersed in Parisian culture!…

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Best Places to Visit in Cebu, Philippines

3 Places You Must Visit when in Cebu, Philippines Cool things to do in Cebu, Philippines. Cebu is an island in the Philippines known for its beautiful white sand beaches and crystal blue water. Being Cebuano myself carries its advantages, but from an unbiased perspective (ok maybe a little bit bias), Cebu has such…

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A Backpacker’s Guide to Rome

The ultimate guide to backpacking Rome I spent five nights in the city when backpacking Rome and even then I wasn’t able to do everything on my list. I’d recommend 3 days in Rome at the very least, but 4-7 days gives you more time to cover the majority of the city and dig…

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7 Ways I Efficiently Backpacked Europe on a College Budget

How I saved big time while Backpacking europe, kept track of my finances, and found cheap, frugal finds on a student budget. Recently I just got finished backpacking Europe for a month. I traveled from Paris to Rome to Santorini to Barcelona to Madrid and finished in Dublin on a student travel budget. During…

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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, and the little hacks that make this life actually work. Glad you're here, friend!

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