Travel stories by Johanna Frejoles
UPDATE: A few days after I published this podcast, I went on a trip to Calauit Wildlife Sanctuary in Palawan, Philippines. There, one of the caretakers mentioned why foreigners should pay more than locals. She said, “It is only fitting that they pay more than locals. Because they don’t pay taxes.” I like it when people comment on my blog …
I couldn’t think of a good ‘Valentine’s Day’ content for this month so I decided to just share you guys a cringeworthy travel story – that one time a married man professed his love to me. Ew. This is something I didn’t think I would share, but I guess some stories just needed to be told. I hope you enjoy …
Filipinos are known for a lot of things. And one thing that you can associate to the Filipino culture is the Pasalubong tradition. Pasalubong teaches us a lot about thoughtfulness, reinforcing bonds and friendships, as well as gift giving. But as nice as it sounds, this tradition is also toxic. Filipinos put a lot of value to this tradition, when …
You don’t have to prove anything. Not being able to travel solo doesn’t mean you are not brave enough. I’ve met so many people, especially women, who are scared to do things on their own. I’ve also met women who want to try solo traveling but are scared to do it. It is, but once you do it, it can …