Tag: France
Are Famous Landmarks Worth Visiting?
As a travel writer, I’ve written my fair share of listicles, such as “20 Things To See and Do in [insert popular city or country]” based on a press trip or an assigned comprehensive research. I, too, like reading travel lists by other writers before exploring a new place. But should you aim to see […]
Free Things To Do In Europe
For those who carry Philippine passports, Europe doesn’t fall under the category of budget travel. Pre-trip expenses like Visa application will take a chunk out of your travel fund. Add that to the average round-trip fare of ₱45,000, and you’re already breaking the bank. But if there’s one thing I learned from my first backpacking […]
Solo Female Travelers, Here’s How To Save Money On Your Euro Trip
A quick online search will lead you to dozens of articles on how to cut costs when traveling to Europe. But each article caters to a certain type of travel personality. Not everyone is a luxury traveler, or the polar version, hitchhiker. If you’ve been following my blog and can relate to my personal travel […]
The Allure of French Pharmacies
One of the memorable things I learned from my friend Tara of Chronicles of Vanity is this: When you’re a makeup artist or beauty enthusiast visiting France for the first time, make sure you explore the French pharmacie culture. It occupies a special status, or better yet, a cult following in the world of beauty. […]
No to Love Locks
The first time I saw love locks was in Guam back in 2010. Two Lovers’ Point in Tumon Bay paid tribute to two star-crossed lovers who died at the cliff. Couples enthralled by this Romeo and Juliet story would purchase padlocks at the souvenir shop, engrave their initials or other messages of undying love to […]