On my first trip abroad, I left America for almost five months to study in Singapore. As a reward for flying all the way to first Taipei and then to Singapore by myself, I booked my flight on EVA Air’s Hello Kitty Jet. It totally made the 14-hour ordeal from Los Angeles to Taipei a little more do-able; from the aircraft’s exterior to my boarding passes to the in-flight meals to the toilet paper, everything was adorned with Hello Kitty….
Aside from the obvious (passport, cash, credit cards, headphones, chargers, etc.), I always make sure I have these 5 travel items. Pen: This seems trivial, but I hate not having a pen. They’re important when filling out immigration and customs forms, and it really never hurts to have one. Pocket tissues: No toilet paper? No napkins? No problem! Pocket tissues are a must, as most public places tend to either not have toilet paper or run out of it. They’re…
Over the bridge we went to find Hoa Sua, an adorable yet unsuspecting hammock cafe nestled in the trees of Fujieda… The fabric lanterns were all dimly lit to compliment the hammocks hanging from nearly every beam in the little cottage. Small tables were strategically placed amongst the hammocks, where guests could enjoy their meals. There was a shopping corner, too. It was dedicated to Vietnamese knick knacks, baskets, bowls, and clothes if you so wished to take a piece…
I’m going to be real here… budgeting is a challenge. Amongst other things, budgeting takes a good amount of self-discipline and self-awareness. Yet, you can learn to be a successful budgeter if you’re diligent and committed. This is a quick five-step guide if you don’t know how or where to start. In the simplest terms, budgeting is managing your money to make your life work for you. Let’s organize your life by budgeting effectively so you can get out into…
Budgeting… something most of us think we do, but a majority of us don’t actually commit to. In a perfect world, we would all have enough money and have our needs met so we wouldn’t have to struggle to survive. Until that faithful day arrives, most of us will have to learn to manage our funds in an attempt to live fruitfully. I’m going to breakdown budgeting preparation into five easy steps to help you organize your life and experience…
Planners give me life! They’re an organization essential for me, and should be for everyone. Although digital planners and calendar apps are great for reminders and recording plans, visualizing your schedule with pen and paper is so important. An old-fashioned planner will make you more accountable by giving space to reflect on schedules, plans, and time. This will also make you less dependent on digital reminders while making you more conscientious of your personal schedule. You can use a planner…
Being up, out, and about early allowed me to experience South Korea‘s amazing morning energy. A light layer of snow remnant of the chilly night before gave Seoul‘s streets a sparkling appearance as the soft morning sunshine aided in the glistening effect. This was the serene beginning of my first full day of being solo in Seoul. Mornings are a personal favorite of mine. I enjoy being out before most people start their day because the world is calm. There’s…
How can you get to Dameon Saduak without the assistance of a tour company? 1. Get to Victory Monument Station (MRT) in Bangkok. 2. Take Exit 4 out of the station and walk for about a minute or so. 3. On the left side of the street (the side you should be on if you took Exit 4), locate the bus terminal. It should be identifiable with some small buses and a ticket window, but is a tad shady-looking hole-in-the-wall…