How I Became a Digital Nomad in the Philippines
I didn’t plan to become a digital nomad. This is my story — from corporate life and freelancing struggles to blogging, freediving, and building a life of freedom in the Philippines.
Misskhae
Thanks for reading! ❤ I'm a solo female traveler, freediver, and coffee enthusiast sharing raw, inspiring stories from the road. I hope my adventures help spark yours! :>>
WHERE TO EAT IN PANGLAO BOHOL: Food and Coffee Guide
You know me, a big part of my travel is the hunt for good food and, of course, the perfect cup of coffee. Panglao, Bohol, is a dream for freediving and beautiful beaches, but let me tell you, it’s also…
ULTIMATE FREEDIVING GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS: How To Start Freediving, Dive Gears, Courses, Costs, and Everything You Need to Know
I have always been in love with the ocean since I was young. Not sure if it’s because I’m a water Pisces girlie, but I’ve always been drawn to the sea. I love being in it, but at the same…
DIPOLOG CITY COFFEE GUIDE: List of the Best Coffee Shops
Dipolog City has a thriving coffee culture that seriously impressed me. So, I’ve compiled my personal, tried-and-tested favorites—the places I keep going back to because they truly understand what a coffee-obsessed person like me needs. Consider this Dipolog City coffee…
FREEDIVING IN MATI, DAVAO ORIENTAL: Pujada Island Dive Guide, and more Dive Spots
You know how people always mention Bohol, Siquijor, Palawan, Camiguin, or Cebu when talking about freediving in the Philippines? Well, after exploring more of Davao Region, I realized there are places here that deserve way more attention too. One of…
GIGANTES ISLAND TRAVEL GUIDE: Island Hopping, Best Things To Do, Cost, and Itinerary
One of the hidden gems in Iloilo Province, Gigantes Island is the kind of place that reminds you life doesn’t always need to be fast, loud, or constantly online. I’ve stayed in islands around the Philippines — Siquijor, Panglao, Camiguin,…
7 HOURS IN PUERTO PRINCESA: Coffee Shops for Digital Nomads + Reflections on Solo Travel
Life in Davao has been so steady lately. After staying put for over a year, I’ve grown fond of my routine. The familiar gym sessions, my favorite local cafes, and the comfort of knowing exactly where everything is. But travel…
First International Travel as a Freelancer in the Philippines: 5 Most Important Things to Prepare and Immigration Tips
My first international travel as a freelancer in the Philippines was nothing short of a happy, yet chaotic experience. Nothing went exactly as planned or how I imagined it would be… but somehow, everything still worked out the way it…
FREEDIVING IN CAMIGUIN: Mantigue Island, Costs, and Dive Itinerary
I never really expected much when I went freediving in Camiguin Island for the first time, but it turned out to be an amazing experience that I’ll never forget. That first trip left such a mark on me that I…
FREEDIVING IN SIQUIJOR: Home of Majestic Barracudas and Cave Diving
Known as the home of penetration dive spots, as I call it, and the majestic barracuda run in the Philippines, freediving in Siquijor is one of the most exciting things to do in Isla del Fuego. I have been on…