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What They Don’t Tell You Before Studying Abroad

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

How To Book Kickass Weekend Trips

One of the major things I’ve learned from studying abroad and living 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. I decided I wanted to create a list…
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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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Guide to Berlin – What to Do In Berlin

Guide to Berlin – What to Do In Berlin

GUIDE TO BERLIN If you are going to Berlin and are looking for the ultimate guide to Berlin than you found it! I went to Berlin for three days and two nights. I was extremely caught off guard by how beautiful I Berlin actually was. Now I’m sure we all know a good amount…
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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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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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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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