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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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Why You Should Study Abroad

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

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

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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7 Ways I Efficiently Backpacked Europe on a College Budget

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, 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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