The Best TSA-Approved Toiletries on Sephora + Reviews From Travelers
Ever looked at the travel minis section while waiting in line at Sephora? Well, these are the best toiletry products you can get with reviews from actual travelers!
Thriving Blog & Life
Ever looked at the travel minis section while waiting in line at Sephora? Well, these are the best toiletry products you can get with reviews from actual travelers!
It’s not an easy task minimizing your belongings into a tiny carry on bag– especially for a 1 month trip! Here are my tips on how to pack light for a month trip in a carry on. Read on & watch my video meow!
Ever wondered what bloggers do?
It’s not always the stuff you see on Instagram– the pretty outfits, the food flat lays, and traveling everyday.
And quite honestly, it would be very tiring to do that everyday. Even I’m tired of seeing that everyday on Instagram too!
So what do bloggers actually do?
A lot of time is actually spent in front of a laptop and I go into much more detail on the work I do as a blogger.
So if you’re curious to see what a day in the life of a blogger looks like, click to read more! (more…)
This is my first life update video!
I talk about how I grew my Instagram inauthentically using Instagram pods, follow/unfollow services, and the like to grow my following & blog, why it’s inauthentic, why it’s not a smart use of your time & how to fix it.
I also talk about my new travel TV show, creating a course for beginner bloggers, and my love life after abuse.
Have a seat, grab a drink and get personal with me! (more…)
Many of you know me as a positive & inspiring go-getter.
I feel it in my heart that I am but 8 years ago, I wouldn’t have.
I was a completely different person– I was shy, sheltered, socially awkward, and doubted myself more than I could ever admit. But I decided to change that.
So I slowly came out of my shell, found my voice and eventually pursued the career of my dreams. I was having the time of my life. But my life took a detour.
I got into a relationship with my childhood friend and what I thought was love– was actually abuse. I found myself in the clutches of an abusive man who made sure I couldn’t leave him. And I fought hard and hard until one year later, I finally did.
Here’s my story of how I found myself in an abusive relationship, how I got out, how I recovered and how I turned it into a positive experience.
I am the sum of my past. But that doesn’t mean it should dictate my future. I hope my story inspires you.
TRIGGER WARNING: Domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, depression, anxiety
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This month’s content is going to be a little different. I’m going to share more about me as a traveler, blogger, and human being!
Because if I’m sharing guides & tips with you, I think it’s important for you to know the kind of person the information is coming from.
So this week’s video will be a Q&A, answering the most frequently asked questions you have about my life.
So if you want to get to know me, my travel lifestyle, and how I started blogging– grab a snack and eat with me because I think the best conversations happen over food. (more…)
Congratulations to Lucija H. for winning a Go Pro Hero 7 Black! ?
Siargao is the surfing capital of Philippines and your trip wouldn’t be complete without hitting those waves! If you’re a non-surfer or beginner, and you’re thinking about surfing in Siargao, I’ve got a great Siargao surf guide for you!
Here’s my first timer’s guide to surfing in Siargao with tips and a free Siargao travel planner cheat sheet!
It’s about summertime in Philippines! One of the best places to travel during summer is Siargao.
I’ve been there 3 times already and I’ve learned a lot on what to pack for Siargao.
Feel free to use my packing list below and revise as needed.
I used to travel with totes because I thought they looked cuter and a lot more sophisticated. But with the amount of gear I carry– laptop, camera, travel pillow, passport wallet, kikay kit– that’s too much weight to carry on one shoulder.
So I decided to switch to backpacks and guess what–
I love it!
I realized backpacks are great for travel because they’re much more roomier, have all the pockets you need, keep you hands free and relieve the pain that you would otherwise have on one shoulder.
And I found some great backpacks for you that aren’t only spacious, they’re good looking too!
Here are the best travel carry on backpacks for women. Let’s get to it!
From compact to budget-friendly to flip screens, I’ve searched far and wide for the best travel vlogging cameras this year, 2020. Here they are!
I had a great opportunity to host a workshop at Inspire Guam’s Growth: Fueled by Content Conference. I taught aspiring vloggers, business owners, and video marketers how to vlog. Here’s my presentation!
Sometimes eating out for every meal doesn’t fit within your travel budget. I saved $200+ by making my food and eating in. Here are 6 quick & easy meals that you can make from any hotel room!
Eating ramen in solo dining booths & stretchy mozzarella corn dogs is a unique experience I had in Tokyo and I had to share! Here’s where to eat these must-try food experiences in Tokyo! (more…)
Going out and about or working while traveling doesn’t allow you much time in the morning. Here is my skincare routine that I simplified for travel!