SAO PAOLO IN PICTURES

Sao Paolo, the capital of Brazil, is one of the most populated city in the world with around 22 million habitants. 

I stayed in Bela Vista neighbourhood and I felt safe. Safe enough that I walked alone  late in the evening on my first day in the city  searching  for a convenience store which is  located 3 blocks away from my hostel. 

For 2 days I was able to see the Historical part of the city  and the famous “Batman Alley” through a walking tour. 

It’s hard to describe Sao Paolo. I hope these pictures will give you some idea what the city looks like:

LIST OF TRAVEL AGENCIES ACCREDITED BY KOREAN EMBASSY IN THE PHILIPPINES

Due to large volume of applicants, beginning July 1, 2018 all temporary visitor's visa applications to Korea in the Philippines will be processed by the travel agencies accredited by the embassy.

 Exception to this new regulation are applicants for spouses and children of Koreans. government employees with official business trip, holders of visa issuance numbers and those who have urgent

HOW AND WHERE TO BOOK CARNEVALE TICKET: DO BRAZIL RIGHT

Booking a Carnevale ticket for the first time is daunting.

my DoBrazilRight Carnevale package

RIO DE JANEIRO'S CARNEVALE: THE BIGGEST PARTY ON EARTH

I had my birthday party at the biggest party on earth!

Tickets are expensive but it’s a once in a lifetime experience. Plus, the opening day of the  Carnevale   exactly falls on my birthday.  

WHY I LOVE RIO DE JANIERO: MY FOUR DAYS ITINERARY

Rio de Janeiro… I must admit that I was a bit nervous coming here. With all the bad news about the city plus the negative  reactions and comments from my family and friends. But the moment I stepped out of the airplane I knew right there and then that I will be having fun.

Cristo Redentor from Guanabara Bay

TWO HOURS IN VATICAN MUSEUM

Believe me two hours inside the Vatican Museum is not enough. You have to allot at least half a day or better yet a one  whole day to see all of masterpieces....If that's so  then why did I spent only two hours? It was part of my “Vatican by Train: Vatican Full Day Tour” ticket.

ROME IN A DAY

What’s your favorite city? Mine is Rome. I love its centuries old ruins that are beautifully preserved. I love walking on its cobblestoned streets. I love window shopping in its world renown fashionable Via Condotti.  And  of course, I so love the food.

HOW TO GET TO ROME CITY CENTER FROM FUMICINO AIRPORT(FCO)

So you’ve finally booked that ticket to Rome. Took the plane and landed safely in Leonardo da Vinci International Airpot.  Otherwise known as   Fumicino Airport is located at  approximately 35km or 21 miles from Rome’s  city center. How do you get into the city center?  Here   are few ways to reach the historical center.

took this photo aboard the FL1 line in Fumicino train terminal. Leonardo Express and FL1 trains
share the same station and platforms.

SOUTH AMERICA ITINERARY- FEMALE SOLO BACKPACKER

Early this year I had my  most ambitious travel yet. I backpacked South America alone for more than a month. I had wanted to stay longer but my vacation leave would not allow me.

"I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” – Rosalia de Castro

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Casa per Ferie Madre Nazarena Roma :Where to Stay in Rome

Disclaimer:  This is not a sponsored post. I personally paid for my stay.

 I came to know Casa Per Ferie Madre Nazarena through my  friend who is a  nun. She belongs to the Figlie Del Divino Zelo congregation who owns and operates the said establishment.  I was supposed to visit her only but I decided to stay over because there were no more trains available going to Milan. From that day on I always stay in Casa per Ferie whenever I am in Rome.  I longed its tranquilness. I just love staying here. It’s my home away from home.

Schengen Visa: One Pass For 26 Countries

5  European countries came together on the 14th day of June in 1985  to form  and conceptualize “ The Schengen Agreement” . Spearheaded by Germany, France, Luxemburg , Belgium and Netherlands,  all member states of this newly form state union will  have  free trade access and a uniform visa. It means that if a person has a valid visa in one of the member states he/she can freely move around the Schengen area without securing additional  visa from each of the other member countries. It works similar to that of the United States of America.  Schengen, for those who don’t know yet, is a small town in Luxemburg and not some kind of jumbled words.

Where Can Your Philippine Passport Take You? (Visa Free Countries)

In my previous post about travelling with a third world passport (click here for the link) I wrote that there are countries that Filipinos can  visit without a visa or get a visa upon arrival.

Travelling With A Third World Passport

My recent trip to the South America was a once in a lifetime experience. It was also at this time wherein I realized that indeed travelling with a passport from a third world country has its own perks.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY DOOR

On December 8  year 2015 , during the celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of  the St. Peter’s Basilica. From this day until November 20, 2016, for us Roman Catholic is the Feast of Christ the King, exactly 349 days  is the period of prayer. It is the time of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy.  Jubilee year  should be predetermined way before  and  it is  celebrated every 25 years  with the last one  in year 2000 during the time of  Pope John Paul II.

WALKING AROUND VATICAN GARDENS ON A RAINY DAY

I toured the Vatican gardens  as part of my  “Vatican By Trains: Vatican Full Day “ ticket. For 40 euro  you will have the opportunity to visit  the vast  Vatican Museum and guided tour of the  Barberini garden in Albano Laziale.

Inside the Pope’s Private Garden via the Papal Train

Pope Francis is  well known for his humility and love for the people. That I think is the reason why he decided to open the Barberini garden’s to the public.

How to Visit the Garden and the Pontifical Villas

I booked   the  “Vatican By Train:Vatican Full Day”  online at the Vatican Museum Tickets website for 40euro. The tour includes a visit to the Vatican Museum and guided tour of the Vatican gardens. Afterwards, take the train at

ROAMING IN ROME...THE ETERNAL CITY

Edited: This was first posted in 2013. In fact the pictures bore the watermark of my blog's first web address. 
The first time I set foot in Rome, I already knew  that it would be my favorite city.

MUI NE'S FISHING VILLAGE

Every early morning,  Mui Ne's fishing harbor   becomes busy of the fishermen's catch of the day. 

MUI NE'S RED SAND DUNES

If there's one thing that Mui Ne is known for aside from its beaches is  non other than the red sand dunes. Locally called as Doi Cat, its color is actually orange.

BE ENCHANTED AT MUI NE'S FAIRY STREAM

One of Mui Ne's pride is the fairy stream located in Ham Tien.