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A Women’s Packing List For Southeast Asia

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 backpacking Southeast Asia, because I too had…

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Pre Study Abroad Jitters? How to Tame them?

As summer comes to end, your study abroad journey might be coming closer and closer. The nerves are probably starting to kick in and your getting really antsy about what to pack and what countries you want to visit. Pre Study Abroad Jitters are real, and it’s totally ok. Before I went abroad I…

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How to Find the Perfect Study Abroad University

Before I made a decision about going abroad there were a lot of things that crossed my mind. Did I pick the right country? Did I pick the right school? Am I going to meet new friends? Will I get along with my roommate? As all these questions cross your mind, I want you…

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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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What They Don’t Tell You Before Studying Abroad

WHAT THEY DON’T TELL YOU BEFORE STUDYING ABROAD Before I went abroad I feel like all I heard about actually going abroad was all all the glamour and glory. But the thing people don’t talk about are the hardships that come along with studying abroad. Don’t get me wrong, the good totally outweighs the…

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How To Book Kickass Weekend Trips

One of the major things I’ve learned from studying abroad was how to book kickass weekend trips. I went on trips inside and outside of Italy almost every weekend, all while staying on a budget and making some of my favorite abroad memories. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you…

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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 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 create a list of things to ask for before studying abroad whether its for Christmas, your birthday, or just a going away present. Ask…

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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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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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