In August 2026, Alex Eala beat the world number three in a final and became the first Filipino ever to win a WTA Tour title. Two weeks later she was seeded 17th at the US Open. The part nobody is talking about is geography. Four of her next seven tournaments are in Asia, two of […]
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Picture the first 20 minutes after landing somewhere new. You’re trying to figure out where you’re going. Someone needs the hotel address. You want Google Maps. Maybe you need Uber, Grab, WhatsApp, a train schedule, or simply a way to tell someone you arrived. And your phone has no data. What do you do? Heading
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Cebu Pacific used to fly you straight from Manila to Siem Reap. That route has been gone since December 2019, and nobody seems to have told the blogs. Half the Filipino guides still ranking for this trip describe an airport that closed in 2023 and a nonstop flight that no longer exists. So before you
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This post is sponsored by Holafly. As always, all opinions and experiences are my own. This post also contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no additional cost to you. If there is one thing our year abroad has taught me, it’s that
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When we first started traveling together almost 20 years ago, spontaneous travel could be genuinely spontaneous. We sometimes arrived in a town without a hostel or hotel booked, partly because plenty of smaller places still didn’t have online booking. We’d print directions, call around, or simply show up and hope someone had a room. Today,
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After more than 20 years of traveling, there’s one question Charles and I seem to ask ourselves over and over again. Could we actually live here? It’s a surprisingly different question from whether we like visiting somewhere. We’ve loved countries that would probably drive us a little crazy if we tried to live there full
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Trying to choose between TEFL and TESOL can feel like a total headache, especially when you’re just starting. With so much information out there, it’s hard to know which certification is actually worth your time and money. I totally get why people feel confused. When I applied for the English teaching platforms that I work
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Family-friendly destinations in Asia are becoming favorites for summer travel. Families want trips that feel relaxing, exciting, and easy to plan. Parents are now looking for destinations with safe and fun attractions, kid-friendly hotels, and trusty internet for remote work. From beach towns in the Philippines to famous theme parks in Japan! Asia offers something
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After more than 20 years of travel, Charles and I have slept in pretty much every kind of place you can imagine. We’ve stayed in hundreds of hotels, hostels, Airbnbs and rental apartments, plus our fair share of tents, RVs and other places that probably stretched the definition of accommodation. We’ve slept in hotel rooms
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Your next adventure may be closer than you think! This guide features the top 15 spots for an affordable family getaways near Manila! These nearby trips are perfect for balikbayans, OFWs, and remote workers coming home. Spend more time with family without booking another flight. 10 Popular Affordable Family Getaways Near Manila 1. Tagaytay –
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