How Quitting My Corporate Job Led Me to Remote Work, Travel, and a New Life in Spain Maria, January 21, 2026January 27, 2026 In 2015, I made a decision that completely turned my life upside down. That year, I had everything society says you should want — a Master’s degree, a well-paying corporate job at one of the biggest FMCG companies in the Philippines, and living on my own in a condo in… Continue Reading
How to Get Your Schengen Visa Approved Without Using an Agency (And Save Thousands!) Maria, November 9, 2025November 12, 2025 Planning a European adventure in the next 6 months? Or maybe thinking about that Digital Nomad Visa in Spain? Either way, getting your Schengen visa sorted should be at the top of your to-do list! I’ve helped tons of people—family, friends, relatives back home in the Philippines and in Canada—get… Continue Reading
Valencia on a Budget: The Good, The Bad & The Unexpected Maria, July 13, 2025July 13, 2025 After three whole years of living in Spain, we finally – finally – made it to Valencia. I know, I know. How does someone live in Spain for that long and not visit Valencia? Life happens, I guess. But when we finally got there last month, the timing couldn’t have… Continue Reading
7 Days in Barcelona: A Chaotic Guide to Not Getting Lost (Mostly) Maria, May 25, 2025June 2, 2025 So you’ve decided to tackle Barcelona in a week? Bold choice. This city is like that friend who looks totally put-together on Instagram but is secretly powered by caffeine, chaos, and an alarming number of architectural projects that should probably be illegal. Here’s your survival guide to seven days of… Continue Reading
8 Days in Andalucía: A Real Talk Travel Diary (Seville, Córdoba, Granada & Málaga) Maria, April 6, 2025June 2, 2025 From delayed flights to delicious vermut-fueled evenings, here’s the unfiltered version of our week-long trip through Southern Spain. If you’re more of a visual learner, check out my YouTube video where I included ways to get around, hotels we’ve stayed at, highlights in each city, countless tapas we ate, how much we… Continue Reading
Spanish Passport: A Traveler’s Golden Ticket in a World of Unequal Access Maria, March 30, 2025June 2, 2025 Ever thought about how your passport shapes your travel experiences? As someone who’s spent years exploring the globe, I’ve witnessed firsthand how dramatically different travel can be depending on which little booklet you pull out at border control. The Spanish passport is truly a traveler’s dream. Ranking consistently among the… Continue Reading