Blogs of Travel

onling travel blog and photo journal

ShinyVisa is a travel blog sharing travel experiences around the world. In this blog, we will bring the world to you and make your trip easier and more fun by sharing about the great travel deals, local restaurants & food and travel tips that we came across.

Shoestring Adventures was born from a New Years Resolution: Get into more trouble. Not the kind of trouble that gets you arrested or leaves you hung-over. Just enough trouble to get me out of my comfort zone.

for when your adventurous spirit exceeds your pocketbook

We love travel and adventure. We were both born in Metro Manila, Philippines but have lived in other places the past 20 years, individually and as a couple. Nina had worked briefly in Davao City. As a married couple we lived in Baguio City for 6 years while our work took us to various countries in Asia.

This blog chronicles my life as a newly arrived expat in Luxembourg, where I am alternately thrilled and horrified to practice my high school-level French. I have been all over Western Europe, but can’t wait to explore the nooks and crannies that most tourists don’t get to.

The purpose of setting up this blog is to document the places I have visited, to share my experiences about the destinations and to offer up some suggestions to you readers of my recommendations.

where travel + street meet

SWLW is dedicated to people who work hard and play harder! We love life and believe that living each day to the fullest is what life is all about. These days most of us are very busy and many forget to have fun! Whether you’re looking for tips on exciting places to eat, bucket list add-ons, or simply ideas for a long weekend away to recharge your batteries, SWLW is here as your go to source for all mental/physical breaks.

Currently based in Honolulu, you will often find me indulging in my passions – food, writing, running, and of course travel. When I’m not traveling, I’m almost always planning, or at the very least, daydreaming about where the wind will blow me next.