Tag: travel
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The Quiet Reality of Solo Travel
One thing I’ve started realizing about solo travel is that not every week feels like an adventure. Social media makes it seem like every day abroad is filled with crazy experiences, new friends, beach trips, parties, and nonstop excitement. But the truth is, some weeks are quiet. Some weeks, you barely do anything at all.…
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Paradise Isn’t Paradise for Everyone
This past week in the Philippines reminded me how easy it is to complain about things that, in the grand scheme of life, are not really problems at all. Traveling has a way of forcing you to see realities outside of your own bubble, and one thing that has stuck with me deeply here is…
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From Ocean Depths to Cave Adventures: My Best Week Yet
This week has easily been one of the best since I started my travels. Tuesday marked the beginning of something I had been looking forward to from the moment I arrived in the Philippines—scuba diving. I signed up for a two-day course that required four dives to become certified. At first, it was nerve-wracking. Breathing…
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First Impressions of Cebu: A Weekend I Won’t Forget
My first week in Cebu kicked off in a way I didn’t quite expect—but maybe exactly how it was supposed to. I spent the entire weekend out, exploring the nightlife, meeting new people, and fully stepping into the energy of the Philippines. Now, to be honest, I’m not usually a party person. I tend to…
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Full Circle: Finally Making It to the Philippines
After spending a month in Santo Domingo and then made a quick trip to Texas for a week, it’s time to continue the journey. This next chapter is one I’ve been looking forward to for a long time—I’m finally heading to Asia, specifically the Philippines. The Philippines is a place I’ve always wanted to visit.…
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Living Abroad Reality: When Holidays Hit Different
When you live away from home and travel the world, you start to forget things that you normally wouldn’t—especially holidays. That’s exactly what happened to me this past Friday. After finishing my workout at the gym in the morning, I headed to my usual spot for breakfast, expecting everything to be business as usual. But…
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Freedom, Discipline, and a Plate of Something New
This week, I decided to actually listen to what people have been telling me. Lately, multiple people have been getting on me about not trying the local food. I always gave the same response: my stomach is sensitive, and why spend money on something I might not even enjoy? But over the last few days,…
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My First Week in Santo Domingo: History, Surprises, and No Beach in Sight”
My first week in Santo Domingo has been very noteworthy, but first let me start with a very important fact: there is no beach here. And before anyone says it, Boca Chica is NOT a beach. Now that we have that out of the way, Santo Domingo so far has been a nice surprise. One…
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The Journey Continues: Next Stop Santo Domingo
It’s that time again. A month and a half has gone by, and honestly it felt like it moved very slowly. But starting tomorrow, I’ll be continuing the journey overseas. I truly missed it—everything about it. The freedom, the new experiences, the feeling of waking up in a different place and not knowing what the…
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Reflections from a Life Abroad
I took another trip—but this time, it was a trip back home. I came back to the States for about a month to see family and take care of a few things before heading back out to continue traveling. Sitting back and reflecting on the time I spent abroad, I realized I learned—or maybe re-learned—several…
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