Travel Shop Girl Is Back! 2021 New Beginnings
Perhaps you’ve been wondering where Travel Shop Girl has been. I know I’ve been wondering that as well. First let me say, “Happy New Year!” For 2021 I’m going to strive to be a different person. How? By doing something that until now I realize I have avoided at all costs. I’m talking about transparency.… Read More
The Ultimate 5 Tips For A Stress-Free Holiday
Author: Ines Marinho Running and escaping from the stress of everyday life. This is the goal of many people – families and workers that need to release the stress of the routine and have a week or two near the beach or in the mountains. Who doesn’t relate to this? However, for if you are… Read More
Travel Snacks That Are Good For You: Yes Cacao
If you’re like me, then packing for a trip doesn’t involve packing only clothes. As a vegan, I can’t always anticipate that I can find something to eat at the airport, on a plane, or even at my final destination. So packing a few travel snacks isn’t a luxury, but a necessity. YES Cacao Always… Read More
Travel Shop Girl Is Back! The Latest TSG Travel Update
Where has Travel Shop Girl been? Here’s the latest TSG travel update. I apologize for kind of disappearing, but 2018 was a year filled with a variety of ups and downs. As a result, I chose to focus on me for the year. It may sound selfish, and yes, it probably is, but I needed… Read More
Adventures in Travel to Asia: Travel to Phuket, Thailand
Who wants to join me on a quick flight to Phuket? This summer I had the chance to fly from the Philippines to Thailand for a few days. After spending some time in Bangkok, I boarded Air Asia for my trip from Bangkok to Phuket. Why did I choose to travel to Phuket? While I… Read More
Adventures in Travel: What To Do in Bohol, Philippines
Who doesn’t love the idea of a beach vacation? After a few days in Cebu, Philippines, I decided to jump on a ferry and head to nearby Bohol, a neighboring island. So how does one get to Bohol? I opted for a ferry, which I mistakenly booked online. Why was this a mistake? Because while… Read More
Exploring Iloilo: Wandering the Western Visayas in the Philippines
After taking the ferry from Manila to Iloilo, I was now ready to start exploring Iloilo. The province of Iloilo is located in the Western Visayas in the Philippines, approximately 409 miles southeast of Manila. Including Iloilo City, Iloilo had a population in 2015 of just over 2.3 million residents. While smaller than Manila, I… Read More
My Philippines Ferry Experience: Taking the Ferry to Iloilo
It’s time for me to explore more of the Philippines and this time I’m taking a Philippines ferry. While this may be a new mode of transportation for me in the Philippines, I’ve taken ferries before. I was also looking forward to being back on the water and enjoying a day at sea before my… Read More
My Return Visit to Bangkok: More Fun and Adventure in Thailand
Look who had a chance to return to Bangkok? That’s right – I did. After my first visit to Bangkok, Thailand last year, I knew I had to return, with the intention of travelling from Phuket to Phi Phi as well as visiting Bangkok. I just didn’t have any idea I’d be able to this… Read More