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We moved to Melbourne!

  • Feb 20, 2018
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  • Melai
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Surprised! (or not) Right, you’re not alone. We were just as surprised that our days in Auckland ended too soon. Or should I say it ended before it even began?…
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Life Lately // Summer in Auckland

  • Dec 31, 2017
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The first day of the year, yo guys! It’s few hours past midnight and 2018 has officially started. Well, at least in this part of the world. New Zealand is…
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cappadocia turkey sunrise
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2017 Travel Recap: Instagram Edition

  • Dec 31, 2017
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Looking back, I realized that we only ventured in two trips this year — Japan and Europe. It wasn’t as filled as our 2015 where we had something planned every…
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2016 travel recap
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2016 Travel Recap: Instagram Edition

  • Dec 31, 2016
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  • Melai
I had a quick chat with a friend last week where she told me how much she and her husband unexpectedly enjoyed their recent holiday in Japan. It was their…
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European Roadtrip 2016

  • Dec 4, 2016
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Joining the rank of thirty-somethings today! Yup, I’m 30 even when people don’t believe me when I tell them my age (eternally 25?). I have no qualms about leaving my…
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Finding the Courage to Get Lost in Adventures

  • Sep 30, 2016
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  • Melai
In a few days, we’re heading back to Europe for our longest and most ambitious travel to date! We’ve been planning this for a long time and though it isn’t…
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third world passport
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The Truth About Traveling in a Third World Passport

  • Aug 18, 2016
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  • Melai
Few weeks ago, I came across this article, I Can Travel Because I’m Privileged, written by a 22-year young American who’s currently roaming around Europe. Nah, it could be just…
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Life Lately

  • Aug 1, 2016
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  • Melai
Yay it’s been so long, I’m not even sure where to begin. Days have been flying so fast, I can’t believe we’re already in the third quarter of the year!…
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is airbnb safe? 10 tips to make the most out of your stay
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Is Airbnb Safe?

  • May 12, 2016
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  • Melai
Is Airbnb safe? That’s Air Bed N’ Breakfast in case you’re wondering. ;) This is the first question that always comes up every time I share with friends that we’re…
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great reminders when you're having a bad day
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5 Great Reminders When You’re Having a Bad Day

  • May 5, 2016
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  • Melai
There are going to be days when it’s harder, darker and more stressful. Days when you will prefer to laze around indoors all day. Days when giving up will seem…
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what makes you happy
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What Makes You Happy?

  • Mar 21, 2016
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  • Melai
I recently found this short film where random people in Paris were interviewed and asked one question.   WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? Sounds simple and easy to answer, right? But…
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ways to save money
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8 Practical Ways to Save Money for Travel (or for life in general)

  • Feb 24, 2016
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  • Melai
I am a frugal person – it’s always been that way. Growing up, I witnessed how my single mother struggled to make ends meet. I enrolled in public schools; I…
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7 Destinations in Asia I Want to Visit Again

  • Jan 27, 2016
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  • Melai
As much as I wanted to discover a new place every time, I am also okay to revisit countries I have already been too. After all, spending a few days…
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2015 Travel Recap: Instagram Edition

  • Dec 31, 2015
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  • Melai
2015 has been a great year of travel for Ge and I. After our wedding, it was really our intention to explore and get into as many adventures as possible…
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Forever 29

  • Dec 4, 2015
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I’m not gonna lie. For the past few months, I’ve been feeling under. Being an expat has forced me out of my comfort zone in more ways than one. I…
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Three Destinations on my Travel Bucket List

  • Apr 27, 2015
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  • Melai
I’m a huge fan of creating lists – Travel Bucket List especially. There are just a lot of things that I love in this world and listing them down gives…
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This Year: I Choose to be Fearless

  • Feb 1, 2015
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I was missing in action for months because of all the wedding preparations and other activities. But here I am now, ready to kick the ball rollin’. I’ve been writing…
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Can a Song Save your Life?

  • Jul 27, 2014
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Have you seen Begin Again starring Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo? If you haven’t, please, please set a date to watch it! In the midst of superheroes, robots and mythical…
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