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Eat, Pray and Love Tour in Europe
Over the past few years, I’ve been very lucky to have had the opportunity to travel around Western Europe, particularly France, Spain and Portugal. Every time I’d come back from these trips, I would always feel rejuvenated, as if I’m ready to take on the world again. As you know, I would always write about these trips because I really want to share the experience with you. But I know that reading about other people’s travels is so much different from experiencing them yourselves. A few months ago, I was toying with the idea of creating my own itinerary for a European tour, inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s book “Eat,…
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Places to Visit: Pinay Traveller on Pinterest
Back in the day, people would make mood or dream boards by cutting out articles and photos from newspapers and magazines and literally pasting these on illustration boards or notebooks. I remember puting my clippings between clear plastic sheets and filing them for quick reference later. Today, technology has made everything a lot simpler (although less tactile). Mood board creators are everywhere on the net. But my personal choice is Pinterest. As a creative director and a travel enthusiast, I find Pinterest such a helpful tool, not only because of its no-nonsense interface but also because of its easy-sharing features. In a nutshell, it’s a party…
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Tips for Solo Pinay Travellers Going to Europe
Before I get into the details of my awesome European trip, I’d like to give a few tips for solo women travellers, especially Pinays who are travelling to Europe for the first time. These tips are very valuable, so ladies, take heed! 1. Make sure your passport is valid for 6 months prior to your travel. This is basic information that every traveller should know but sadly, a few still ignore. I once witnessed a woman being shooed away from the gate (right before she was about to board the plane) because her passport was going to expire in four months. What a waste of time, money…
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daydreaming of madeira…
…but since it might take me a while to get there, I will just satisfy my wanderlust with this video (for now). This, by the way, is an excellent travel show called Stepping the World. Enjoy! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtqnT4goUdo&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&border=1]
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on the road… a bridge, rome
Keep your eyes open and your digits ready. Surprises sometimes come in twos.
a Filipina's take on travelling the world
