Travel Stories & Tips
Personal Stories & Reflections
The part of the blog that’s less about guides and more about the journey itself. These are the stories that stayed with me, the ones that shaped how I see the world.
Travel Guides & Destination Tips
Apo Island Diving Guide: Best Dive Sites, Marine Life, and Travel Tips in Negros Oriental By: Michelle Dano Looking for the best diving destination in...
Dapitan Scuba Diving: Explore Top Dive Sites in Zamboanga del Norte Why I Keep Coming Back to Dapitan’s Waters There’s something magnetic about Dapitan...
Pandilusan Island Travel Guide: How to Visit Zamboanga Sibugay’s Hidden Paradise Photo by Syah-ruddin Sedillo Mohammad Arif Escape the noise. Disconnect...
3 Days in Chiang Mai: A Perfect Travel Itinerary If you only have 3 days in Chiang Mai, don’t worry, it’s more than enough to fall in love with the place....
25 Best Things to Do in Chiang Mai, Thailand Chiang Mai is one of the most unforgettable places I’ve visited in Northern Thailand. I celebrated my birthday...
Informational & How-To Posts
13 Interesting Facts About Sea Turtles That Will Make You Love Them More Photo by Wexor Tmg on Unsplash Sea turtles are one of the most fascinating animals...
Freediving Benefits That Will Make You Want to Start Immediately Photo by The Orange Mermaid You’ve seen the breathtaking videos. Graceful divers slipping...
5 Freediving Tips for Beginners to Stay Safe and Confident By: Michelle Dano Photo by The Orange Mermaid Starting your freediving journey can feel a little...
3 Days in Chiang Mai: A Perfect Travel Itinerary
3 Days in Chiang Mai: A Perfect Travel Itinerary If you only have 3 days in Chiang Mai, don’t worry, it’s more than enough to fall in love with the place. Chiang Mai, the charming city in Northern Thailand,...
My First International Solo Trip and It Was the Best Gift I Gave Myself
I Took My First International Trip Alone and It Was the Best Gift I Gave Myself For the first time in my life, I booked a flight, packed my bags, and flew out of the country alone. No family, no friends,...
13 Interesting Facts About Sea Turtles That Will Make You Love Them More
13 Interesting Facts About Sea Turtles That Will Make You Love Them More Photo by Wexor Tmg on Unsplash Sea turtles are one of the most fascinating animals that live in the ocean. They’re full of surprises,...
The Monk's Candy
The Monk’s Candy By: Michelle Dano There’s that magical moment when a place you’ve dreamed of visiting turns out to be even better than you imagined. That was Fo Guang Shan for me. Fo...
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