2018— the last time I had the guts to blog about my travels. I was in New York for the first time. My siblings and I surprised my parents for their silver wedding anniversary. Dined in our first 3-Michelin star restaurant. Collaborated with a local photographer. Caught up with a few of our family friends … More 2 Years of Project Wander and Wonder
Looking to discover a country and immersing yourself with the culture without emptying your bank account? Seek no further because Belgium just might be the country for you! Belgium is known for it’s chocolates and craft beers but did you guys know that its cities like Brussels are filled with medieval abbeys and architectures as … More Top 10 Places to Visit in Brussels, Belgium for Free!
I’ve ALWAYS traveled on a tight budget but it’s left most of my mates baffled when they see my photos with its touristic sight (because let’s be real, attractions can get really expensive.) But there’s no secret to it, I swear! If there’s anything I do differently that saved me heaps $$$, it’s being dependent … More Destination Guide: Mirador del Ateneo
1. Antigua to Escuintla ($1.30) Coming from Antigua, I headed to the West Street Bus Station located across the market of 4th Calle Poniente. The chicken buses that I stumbled upon didn’t have a number that I could visibly see but I told the bus conductors that I wanted to go to Escuintla. Luckily, it … More How I Traveled From Guatemala to El Salvador For Only $9
Being impulsive with an inquisitive mind, I could only imagine how difficult it is for my parents to have me as their first child. Of course, I’m supposed to be a role model to my two younger siblings. By now, I’m expected to have a degree with a stable job and my own place to … More To The Parents of A Wanderlust
I like my coffee with milk. Always. It was my fourth day getting the same cup from the same cafe when the same server asked, “con leche todavía?” I smiled as if I expected that he would know by now. “Pero señora, tu necessitas tratar un café negro. La especialidad de Guatemala.” I understood… but my … More Backpacker Diaries: ¿Cómo Te Gusta Tomar Tu Café?
Symon and I share the same passion for hiking so when he said he wanted to visit Canada, a couple of places such as Kananaskis and Wedgemont Glacier came to mind. I’ve been sending him pictures of the views to get him hyped up before he arrived until I realised that we would need a … More Destination Guide: Catching Sunsets on Grouse Mountain
It always sounds surreal for others whenever I share how much budget I allot myself when I travel. Like when I told them that I only spent less than AUD2,000 to backpack around Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. That includes airfare, tours, transport, accommodation, pocket money….everything! I mean, who wouldn’t be skeptical? I was gone … More How I Traveled from Singapore to Malaysia for Only S$2 (Php 71.00)
Symon has been keen to learn the wonders of photography lately so he’s been playing with my 650D. This is exciting for me for many reasons: No more asking strangers to take my photos! Also, no more awkward tripod selfies that can be time consuming to set up when I travel. Finally, this guy decides … More Life in Stills: Downtown Vancouver
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