DIY European Tour 1/3: Guide to Planning Your Route from Manila and How to Save on Flights

I never dreamed of coming to Europe but here I am, with three more countries I now call home. During my two years of stay here (Italy, Belgium, Romania), I realized that living the European dream from the Philippines doesn't need to be as ridiculously expensive as most of us fear it to be. While …

The Quaint Little Town of Brugge

Not far from Brussels is the city of Brugge. Also called as Bruges, it is the capital and largest city in the West Flanders. The city center, however, is small that it can be explored on foot. I went to Brussels Midi (Bruxelles Zuid) Train Station and bought the “Go Pass” ticket to Brugge. The …

How travel changed my life

I came from a family where a vacation meant an annual trip to the province to visit my grandparents. Leisure travel was a luxury we couldn’t afford as all family funds went to our basic and educational needs. Little did I know that my university life would change it. My passion for travel was ignited …