October 6, 2023

How to Plan for Your Next Road Trip in Europe

We only have three types of travel as a couple. It’s either a food trip, a weekend trip, or a road trip. To be completely honest though, most of the planning of these road trips is on my husband. He knows his home country, Germany, and its neighboring countries way […]
October 3, 2023

10 English Bookstores in Prague You Should Check Out

I have a flippant mind, but in this life, my obsessions have been quite consistent the past fifteen years or so. Books. Cats. Travel. Plants. My hobbies, as I love saying now in German, das passt nicht zusammen. They don’t fit together. Well, living in a camper van will make […]
September 22, 2023

2-Day Itinerary in Prague: What to See and Experience

Prague was the second European city that I traveled to solo. Traveling to Paris solo didn’t really count since every day I spent with friends that I hadn’t seen for so long, and while I spent some days alone in Split, Croatia, most days were spent with some marvelous girls […]
August 18, 2023

Panagsama Beach Moalboal: Everything You Need to Know

If you’re looking for a beautiful and serene beach to relax on, Panagsama Beach is definitely not that kind, sorry not sorry I’m just being honest here, but this Moalboal beach is definitely worth checking out. With its crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches (some parts of it, tehee), Panagsama […]
May 14, 2023

Weekend Thoughts: On Schadenfreude, Glückschmerz, and Compersion

With my German exam looming in the air and some unexpected news, I shouldn’t have time to pin yet another useless weekend thoughts on something so trivial triggered by a clickbait post seen on Facebook. It says study confirms that nobody gives a shit about your vacation pictures with a […]
May 10, 2023

The Best 20 Beaches on Hvar Island

Personally, Hvar Island was my bet among the Croatian islands I visited. It got this Mediterranean-Adriatic vibe. I’m a sucker of overlooking the sea spots, and Hvar, especially its many beaches, has plenty of that. Hvar Island is a sun-soaked paradise with beaches that are the stuff of legends and […]
May 9, 2023

The Best 17 Siargao Beach Resorts with a Pool 2023

Siargao Island has always been one of my favorite places not only in the Philippines but in the 20-something countries I’ve visited. Perhaps because at the very core, I consider myself an island girl, like many vagabonding locals who call this archipelagic country their home. Welcome to Siargao Island, where […]
May 9, 2023

Monte San Salvatore: Everything You Need to Know

When you visit Lugano, there are two things that come to mind, Lugano Lake and the mountains. For us, who only had one day in Lugano (check if you want see how maximized our day in Lugano), we picked Monte San Salvatore over Monte Brè since we could squeeze a […]
May 2, 2023

Money Guide for Travelers from Developing Countries: Why You Must Have a Separate Travel Fund Bank Account

Money Guide for Travelers from Developing Countries is not usually discussed. Personally, the courage to travel is one thing; having the dough to travel is another. In most cases, I build my courage and travel fund together. The Importance of Why You Should Keep a Separate Travel Fund Account should […]
May 2, 2023

A Traveler’s Honest Talk on Money

EDIT: This was written in 2016. A lot has changed in my life. I moved to Vietnam, went back to teaching, and lived the expat life. In November 2021, my two cats and I moved to Munich, Germany. You can follow me on Instagram: @jonajournals for more current life updates. I am […]
May 2, 2023

How I Saved Up Php180000 [$3700] for My Year-long Trip?

EDIT: This was written in 2016. A lot has changed in my life. You can follow me on Instagram: @jonajournals  First, let me tell you a little story. My older sister, a single mom who is raising her two sons alone, bought a piece of land some months ago. She […]
May 2, 2023

Yes! Not Everyone Can Quit Their Jobs to Travel Abroad

EDIT: This was written in 2016. A lot has changed in my life. I moved to Vietnam, went back to teaching, and lived the expat life. In November 2021, my two cats and I moved to Munich, Germany. You can follow me on Instagram: @jonajournals for more current life updates. Some […]