Everything I Own, Arranged Alphabetically

  I have been traveling the world since 2008 and have started living abroad since 2009. This is everything I own, arranged alphabetically. I cleaned the cobblestones first with bleach don’t worry. All my stuff fits in my huge, brown luggage and my backpack. The rest are just things I accumulate as I move from […]


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Gustavo, Brazilian rock star (Interview + Bonus!)

  Music is an integral part of my life and travels. Some days I go out the door with my earphones snugly pressed on my ears and I feel like I’m in a movie and my life’s soundtrack is playing in the background as I strut out to the sunshine. I bet I’m not the only one […]


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Top 5 Most-Loved Sightseeing Locations in Paris

Paris is an exciting place to visit, especially for the first time. Everyone has different ideas on how to invade the city. I was overwhelmed myself on my first visit there during my epic backpacking Europe trip. What I normally do in big cities is visit the top tourist sites first and then just be spontaneous […]


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13th Annual Weblog Awards’ Best European Weblog

  I still can’t believe that my relatively new eurotrip travel blog is nominated as one of the Best European Weblogs at the 13th Annual Weblog Awards aka 2013 Bloggies. This is kind of major. Well, to begin with, the Bloggies is the longest running blog awards on the Internet and every year they recognize […]


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Paris in the Spring? 5 Reasons Why May is Ideal for a Paris Getaway

  Audrey Hepburn once remarked that Paris is always a good idea. Judging by the millions of people who travel there every year, that statement is true. Like any city, some times of the year are better than others for visiting. One of those times is the month of May for a number of reasons. […]


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How much does it cost to travel in Spain for 7 days?

  I just recently finished a 3-month eurotrip and went to Spain for a week as my first stop. I went to Valencia for 3 days, Albacete for 2 days and Madrid for 3 days. How much does it cost to travel in Spain for a week? See all Europe Travel Cost Reports per city […]


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This Old Town is Fake!

  Warsaw’s Old Town is beautiful specially at late afternoon in autumn. There’s just something about the place when it’s all lighted up in warm yellow and the sky is in different shades of blue. But let me tell you something you probably don’t know.   What’s so special about the Old Town of Warsaw? It’s all […]


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Top 4 Most Popular Backpacker Destinations in Europe

Europe has an undeniable reputation for being a backpacker’s paradise. Whether you are looking to immerse yourself in the culture of the region, gaze upon historical artefacts or embark on the party of a lifetime, you’ll find it all in the cities and countries of Europe. For some great inspiration, when planning your next backpacking adventure, be sure […]


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How much does it cost to travel in Madrid, Spain for 3 days?

  Here is my travel expenses breakdown for my 3-day trip in Madrid, Spain in my 3-month summer eurotrip adventure. I hope the information helps in budgetting your trip to Madrid! I also keep a record of my actual travel costs in various European cities. Click the link below to see all the other reports. […]


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How to Apply for a Schengen Visa at the Netherlands Embassy Manila and get it in 2 weeks

Learn how to apply for a Schengen visa at the Netherlands (Dutch) embassy successfully. It includes a very detailed post about Schengen visa requirements and everything you need to do to get the visa.     Last updated: July 23, 2016 There are many ways to get a Schengen visa and there are definitely different […]


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