-
Thyra Travels: Hanging in Hong Kong 2019
Lazied through Hong Kong before jetting off to Turkey. I decided to go to Hong Kong first because 1) I have never been 2) International flights are cheaper from there than Manila and 3) why not?! I packed up my things, spent TWO hours in Manila traffic (20 km distance), and was on my way. I arrived in HK around…
-
Philippines: Must Try Foods you Need to Know
Before I get started I need to say – I have failed my food blog. I took almost no pictures of food in the Philippines. On top of that, I did not search out any famous dishes in the country. I think I always get lazy at taking pictures when I actually LIVE somewhere. I am not thinking about the…
-
Thyra Travels: Philippines 2019: Living in Paraiso
After many months (since Xmas!) I decided to take another break, stopping to volunteer in a country. I had heard the Philippines was quite expensive for transit and housing so I thought it would be the perfect place. I messaged a hostel who had availability and they accepted me right away. I booked my flight and – BOOM – all…
-
Philippines 2019 Solo Traveler Budget
I lived in the Philippines for an extended time, taking a break from being on the move. At the end of my stay on the idyllic Busuanga island I did start to get antsy yet again. Staying in a place for more time is better for the budget and the soul – constantly seeing new places and new faces gets…