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Why Introverts Make The Best Travelers
Growing up as an introvert in the Philippines was, by no means, a walk in the park. Back then, the Filipino society had no clue about introversion, and was bought into unflattering introvert stereotypes. Every day, I had to face a bunch of judgmental childhood friends and relatives who often viewed me as a stuck-up, anti-social weirdo. Since we prefer to keep a low profile, many misguided souls believed that all introverts are shy and disinterested people who don’t know how to interact with others. As a matter of fact, one of my neighbors once said that I will never have a flourishing career because I was an introvert. Likewise,…
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12 Reasons To Travel Alone At Least Once In Your Life
Traveling solo has got to be one of the greatest gifts that I have ever given to myself. As a matter of fact, I don’t think I’d be the person who I am today if I didn’t travel into the unknown on my own. Armed with an optimistic outlook, a can-do drive and a sense of wanderlust, I ventured into many places in Asia, as a solo traveler, and ultimately found my true calling and passion. While my days as a solo traveler are coming to an end (I just got married to a traveler), I still yearn for it, hoping that I would have another opportunity to travel alone…