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Perfect Travel Gifts for Female Travelers

Perfect Travel Gifts for Female Travelers

PERFECT TRAVEL GIFTS FOR FEMALE TRAVELERS I feel like sometimes shopping for women in general can be one of the most daunting tasks as a friend, boyfriend, husband, etc. I love traveling and I love gifts, so I’d like to think I know a little bit about the topic. After all my experience traveling…
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How to Afford Traveling the World | Budget Travel Tips

How to Afford Traveling the World | Budget Travel Tips

HOW TO AFFORD TRAVELING THE WORLD A lot of people think traveling the world has to be this expensive, luxurious, extravagant adventure. But it doesn’t have to be. To be honest, some of my favorite traveling stories was when I budget traveled throughout Europe for a month and a half out of a backpack.…
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Women’s Packing List for Backpacking Europe in the Summer

Women’s Packing List for Backpacking Europe in the Summer

women’s packing list for backpacking europe in the summer It’s that time of year. The most popular time to be backpacking Europe. Last year I backpacked Europe for a month and a half so I’d like to think of myself as experienced. I had such an amazing experience and I’m so so excited for…
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Things to Ask For Before Studying Abroad

Things to Ask For Before Studying Abroad

I officially finished my semester in Rome and I’d like to consider myself now as a professional study abroad student. I wanted to I officially finished my semester in Rome and I’d like to consider myself now as a professional study abroad student. I wanted to create a list of things to ask for…
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Insider Guide to Traveling Rome

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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A List of Goals for Studying Abroad

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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The Ultimate Iceland Bucket List

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

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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A Backpacker’s Guide to Rome

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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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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