New Year. New Start.

New Year. New Start.

I’ve always been a fan of New Year. It just feels great to be reminded of a much needed reboot especially if the year prior has been hard. 2019 was a challenge I didn’t expect. I thought I’d have that perfect “happy ending”… live...
Humbled By Mia’s Story

Humbled By Mia’s Story

As I was randomly browsing online about backpacking nowadays, I chanced upon a horrific news from 2016 about a young British backpacker girl who was traveling all over Asia and Australia named Mia Ayliffe-Chung. She was brutally murdered at the hostel she was staying...
Realizations In Visiting 24 Countries

Realizations In Visiting 24 Countries

The travel bug bit me in my early 20s. I would randomly go to any place within the Philippines just to get away from the chaos of Manila. I always got questioned by the locals in every province I visit why I’m by myself since it’s not very common for a...
Thank You Cancer, But I’m Letting Go

Thank You Cancer, But I’m Letting Go

Yesterday, I met with an awesome life coach who gave me a self-reflection exercise that stirred up a lot of emotions. She elicited out of me that deep within, I secretly haven’t completely let go of the cancer experience. Like a scratched music CD that keeps...
Thank You 2018. Bring It 2019.

Thank You 2018. Bring It 2019.

If I were to describe 2018 in one word, it would be TRANSITION. Actually, I’ll have to use 2 words… AWKWARD TRANSITION. After surviving treatment in 2017, I thought 2018 would just be amazeballs and smooth sailing. I made it through the finish line alive....