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Life’s too short.

Go pack your bags. Travel.

Make memories worth keeping.

Travel guides and itineraries for first-time travelers to the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and Europe — written by someone who’s actually been there.

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ABOUT MONICA

Traveler, writer, and the friend who’s already been there

Hi, I’m Monica — a Pinay traveler, writer, and the person behind The Boho Travels. In 2012, I did a backpacking trip to visit indigenous communities in the Philippines, which made me fall in love with traveling. Since then, I’ve been to 34 Philippine provinces and 15+ countries in Southeast Asia and Europe — and I’m still going.

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The Philippines

From Luzon to Mindanao — comprehensive guides to the archipelago, written by a Pinay who grew up loving it.
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Southeast Asia

Bangkok, Yogyakarta, Saigon and beyond — guides for first-time visitors to the region.
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Europe

Rome, Prague, Brussels — guides for your first trip to Europe, from first-hand experience.
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Featured guides

Not sure where to begin? These are some of the most loved posts on the blog.

The Boho Travels visiting a stunning beach in Panglao, Bohol, Philippines. One reason why the answer is YES to the question, "Is the Philippines worth visiting?"

Philippines · Bohol

Best Things to Do in Bohol for First-Time Visitors

Everything you need to plan your first trip to Bohol.

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Southeast Asia · Thailand

First-Timer’s Guide to Things to do in Bangkok

A practical guide to Bangkok for first-time visitors.

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Work with me

Let’s create something worth remembering

Whether you’re a travel brand looking to reach intentional travelers, or a small business ready to show up properly online — I’d love to hear from you.

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Blog Partnerships

For travel brands, hotels, tourism boards, and tour operators.

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Planning a trip? Use my favorite resources.

I use these resources to plan, book, and enjoy my travels. Some may earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you, helping me keep the blog running.

🛌 Hotels & Accommodation: Booking.com, Agoda (popular in Asia)
🏞️ Tours & Activities: GetYourGuide (immersive experiences), Klook (popular in Asia), Viator
🚖 Airport Transfers: Grab (when available)
🗺️ Getting around: Google Maps
🚂 Trains, Buses, and Sea Ferries: 12go

➜ See all my favorite travel tools and resources

Learn a little Filipino before you go

Kamusta Ka? is a free Tagalog phrase guide for first-time travelers to the Philippines — phrases you’ll actually use, with cultural tips that help you connect, not just communicate.

Choose the version that fits your trip:

🏙️ City Guide — for Manila and urban destinations
🏝️ Island Hopping Guide — for beaches, tours, and nature trips

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Latest Posts

Discover my newest travel guides, itineraries, and tips to help you plan trips that are memorable, manageable, and meaningful. Click here to see all of my posts.

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