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HOW TO STAY IN EUROPE LONGER THAN 90 DAYS (LEGALLY!) This is one of the most common questions that I get from readers, especially because I have been able to stay in the Schengen Area for more than the usual 90-day limit despite being an unmarried non-EU (non-European Union) national with a third world country passport.. I understand that a lot of people want to have the right to stay for more than 90 days or 3 months, especially since going on HOW TO TYPE ENYE LETTER (ÑÑ) IN LAPTOP KEYBOARD, PHONE, ETC. In Windows, there is also a virtual numeric keypad or numpad that you can use! To use this on-screen keyboard, either. – Hold down the Windows Logo key + ctrl + O, or; – Click the Windows Start button, press Settings, and click Ease of Access.On the left sidebar, scroll down to Interaction and click on Keyboard.Under “Use the On-screen Keyboard” turn the slider to on and then close INDONESIAN FOOD: TOP 10 MUST-EAT LOCAL DISHES YOU MUST TRY! 8. Bakso. Bakso or baso is an Indonesian meatball soup or meat paste dish made from beef surimi, and it is a favorite street food in the country. The meatballs are mainly made from beef and tapioca that make them juicy and tender and they are put together in a bowl 20 LONG DISTANCE DATE IDEAS & ACTIVITIES FOR COUPLES (TOP So as one of the boredom-busting long distance date ideas you can do is to play a board game online! With today’s technology, there technically is no limit to the number of games you can do. Some websites that are great for FREE board games are: Board Game Arena.

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DAY TOUR TO NAMI ISLAND FROM SEOUL: STOPS TO PETITE FRANCE Without a doubt, there is more to South Korea than its bustling city of Seoul.For instance, there is the stunning county of Gapyeong which has attractions that are not too far away from the capital, namely: the charming oasis of Nami Island (Namiseom), the cultural village of Petite France, the magical expanse of The Morning Calm and the picturesque tracks of the Gangchon Rail Bike. 25 BELGIUM FOOD THAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO EAT & DRINK A typical fare in Flanders (the north of Belgium). Stoemp is made of mashed potatoes with vegetables like celery, shallots, and onions. Some restaurants offer this Belgium food with cream and/or milk and then paired with bacon, fried egg, sausage, minced beef, fish, WALES FACTS & TRIVIA: 10 THINGS FOREIGNERS SHOULD KNOW The flag consists of 3 colors, green, white and red and is often claimed to be the oldest national flag still in use. 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With that in mind, I bet that a lot of people have this country high up on their bucket lists — which comes as no surprise because France is the kind of destination that can easily seduce travelers, what with its art de vivre (art of living), grand culture, sweeping 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TRAVEL TO ANTARCTICA W/ HURTIGRUTEN Photo by Marsel van Oosten + Top Photo by Tessa Van Drie / Hurtigruten Hurtigruten is a Norwegian company that has since operated in 1893.Backed by their rich explorer heritage, they have since developed into a world-leading operator of sustainable expedition adventures and polar journeys that are fit for just about any traveler and especially those who value learning, personal growth, and TOP 20 PHILIPPINE ONLINE SHOPPING SITES FOR GIFT IDEAS & MORE Anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas, weddings — these are just a few of the various events in a year that warrants a gift-giving spree. Now, if you’re like me, these occasions are always a struggle because it’s difficult to think of great gift ideas; it’s even often tough to research for the right online shopping sites that will save me the time and effort. INDONESIAN FOOD: TOP 10 MUST-EAT LOCAL DISHES YOU MUST TRY! 8. Bakso. Bakso or baso is an Indonesian meatball soup or meat paste dish made from beef surimi, and it is a favorite street food in the country. The meatballs are mainly made from beef and tapioca that make them juicy and tender and they are put together in a bowl HONG KONG FOOD: 15 MUST-EAT DISHES (& WHERE TO EAT THEM) Hong Kong is, without a doubt, a haven for foodies with its mix of Cantonese cuisine and Western-influenced dishes. There’s also a dizzying amount of dining options available — from hole-in-the-walls, cha chaan teng’s (known for their affordable Hong Kong food menus), to Michelin-starred establishments. RELATED READ: Things to Do in Hong Kong DIY Hong Kong Itinerary 25 BELGIUM FOOD THAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO EAT & DRINK A typical fare in Flanders (the north of Belgium). Stoemp is made of mashed potatoes with vegetables like celery, shallots, and onions. Some restaurants offer this Belgium food with cream and/or milk and then paired with bacon, fried egg, sausage, minced beef, fish, CHIANG MAI STREET FOOD: 10 DISHES YOU MUST TRY (THAILAND) It could be (1) chicken in coconut curry soup, (2) fish balls in curry soup, or (3) pork blood soup. This will then be mixed with white noodles which are thin fermented rice vermicelli (it’s like spaghetti, but thinner — which makes a lot of people say that this is like Thailand’s version of spaghetti). HELSINKI FOOD AND DRINKS & WHERE TO TRY THEM (FINLAND) Pulla – sweet cardamom-flavored bread. This is a typical Finnish dessert bread that is mildly sweet and flavored with crushed cardamom seeds. At times it is also sprinkled with raisins or sliced almonds. Another sort that is made of traditional ‘pulla’ dough is korvapuusti or a Finnish cinnamon roll. . 50 UNUSUAL TRAVEL WORDS WITH INTERESTING MEANINGS 3. Onism. The awareness of how little of the world you’ll experience (Noun / Origin: Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows / o·ni·sm) “The frustration of being stuck in just one body, that inhabits only one place at a time, which is like standing in front of the departures screen at an airport, flickering over with strange city names like other people’s passwords, each representing one more BATANES FOOD: WHAT & WHERE TO EAT FOR THE BEST IVATAN CUISINE The Philippines’ northern paradise, Batanes, is a place that I proudly call ‘home’.Ask any tourist who has been to our group of islands and they will surely speak volumes of its utter beauty and serenity — however, that doesn’t stop there because Batanes food or Ivatan cuisine is something to rave about too. WHY A PRIORITY PASS IS A MUST FOR FREQUENT TRAVELERS (REVIEW) Priority Pass is a leading airport lounge access program that offers an airport lounge entry for wherever your travel takes you — NO matter what your airline or flight class is.. In short: it gives just about anyone the chance to enjoy a VIP experience at the airport! To date, they have over 1,200 lounges in 500 cities across 130 countries — and these numbers will keep on growing as they SINGAPORE LAYOVER: THINGS TO DO IN & OUT OF THE AIRPORT It’s no news that travelers detest long flight stopovers — but, if there is one place that I wouldn’t mind having a long layover in, it would be in Singapore! After all, with the country’s relaxed immigration and fast transportation, it’s quick and easy to get out of the airport and into the center in order to witness its vibrant “City in a Garden” expanse that’s brimming with I AM AILEEN • LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL BLOGABOUTBLOGRESOURCES &

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I am Aileen. Award-winning solo female travel blog of Aileen Adalid from the Philippines featuring travel guides, resources, tips, and videos from all over the world. About Me Watch Vlogs. 20 SAFEST COUNTRIES FOR SOLO FEMALE TRAVELERS (+ 5 WORST!) It is one of the safest countries in the world for solo female travelers and backpackers too given that it is the 2nd most peaceful country in the world according to the Global Peace Index. 2. Australia. Australia, just like New Zealand is considered one COUNTRIES THAT REQUIRE TRAVEL INSURANCE (W/ COVID COVERAGE) Launched in November 2020, Jamaica is one of the latest countries that require travel insurance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and it is called their “Jamaica Cares” program — a mandatory travel insurance that costs $40 per person — however, it is still required to get a separate trip insurance that will work on top of their

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DAY TOUR TO NAMI ISLAND FROM SEOUL: STOPS TO PETITE FRANCENAMI ISLAND AND PETITE FRANCENAMI ISLAND TO SEOULNAMI ISLAND TOUR PACKAGENAMI ISLAND PRICENAMI ISLAND SOUTH KOREANAMI ISLAND SPRING Without a doubt, there is more to South Korea than its bustling city of Seoul.For instance, there is the stunning county of Gapyeong which has attractions that are not too far away from the capital, namely: the charming oasis of Nami Island (Namiseom), the cultural village of Petite France, the magical expanse of The Morning Calm and the picturesque tracks of the Gangchon Rail Bike. TOP 20 BEST THINGS TO DO IN NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND New Zealand is a coveted destination by many and in the two main landmasses that comprise it, it’s no news that the South Island (Te Waipounamu) typically steals most of the tourists’ attention — however, there are a lot of amazing things to do in North Island (Te 50 UNUSUAL TRAVEL WORDS WITH INTERESTING MEANINGS 3. Onism. The awareness of how little of the world you’ll experience (Noun / Origin: Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows / o·ni·sm) “The frustration of being stuck in just one body, that inhabits only one place at a time, which is like standing in front of the departures screen at an airport, flickering over with strange city names like other people’s passwords, each representing one more FRANCE FACTS & TRIVIA: 10 THINGS FOREIGNERS SHOULD KNOWFRANCE THINGS TO DO10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT FRANCEIMPORTANT THINGS ABOUT FRANCEUNIQUE THINGS ABOUT FRANCE France holds a special place in my heart, especially since it is one of the first countries abroad that I have traveled to. With that in mind, I bet that a lot of people have this country high up on their bucket lists — which comes as no surprise because France is the kind of destination that can easily seduce travelers, what with its art de vivre (art of living), grand culture, sweeping 25 BELGIUM FOOD THAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO EAT & DRINK A typical fare in Flanders (the north of Belgium). Stoemp is made of mashed potatoes with vegetables like celery, shallots, and onions. Some restaurants offer this Belgium food with cream and/or milk and then paired with bacon, fried egg, sausage, minced beef, fish, I AM AILEEN • LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL BLOG I am Aileen. Award-winning solo female travel blog of Aileen Adalid from the Philippines featuring travel guides, resources, tips, and videos from all over the world. About Me Watch Vlogs. TOP 20 PHILIPPINE ONLINE SHOPPING SITES FOR GIFT IDEAS & MORE Anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas, weddings — these are just a few of the various events in a year that warrants a gift-giving spree. Now, if you’re like me, these occasions are always a struggle because it’s difficult to think of great gift ideas; it’s even often tough to research for the right online shopping sites that will save me the time and effort. ABOUT AILEEN ADALID OF IAMAILEEN.COM Looking back, after a 4-year business management course, I graduated from university at 19. A few months after that, I got a job in an investment bank. I worked there for 2 years and I handed in my resignation at 21 to pursue my dreams of traveling the world and creating my own business. At that time, even if the future looked

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TOP 20 BEST THINGS TO DO IN NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND New Zealand is a coveted destination by many and in the two main landmasses that comprise it, it’s no news that the South Island (Te Waipounamu) typically steals most of the tourists’ attention — however, there are a lot of amazing things to do in North Island (Te INDONESIAN FOOD: TOP 10 MUST-EAT LOCAL DISHES YOU MUST TRY! 8. Bakso. Bakso or baso is an Indonesian meatball soup or meat paste dish made from beef surimi, and it is a favorite street food in the country. The meatballs are mainly made from beef and tapioca that make them juicy and tender and they are put together in a bowl THAI FOOD: TOP 12 MUST-EAT LOCAL DISHES IN THAILAND Somtum Der found in 5/5 Saladaeng Rd, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon. 10. Pad Pak Boong (Morning Glory) The leaves and hollow stems of morning glory, also known as water spinach, are stir-fried at a high heat together with fermented black WHY A PRIORITY PASS IS A MUST FOR FREQUENT TRAVELERS (REVIEW) Priority Pass is a leading airport lounge access program that offers an airport lounge entry for wherever your travel takes you — NO matter what your airline or flight class is.. In short: it gives just about anyone the chance to enjoy a VIP experience at the airport! To date, they have over 1,200 lounges in 500 cities across 130 countries — and these numbers will keep on growing as they 25 BELGIUM FOOD THAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO EAT & DRINK A typical fare in Flanders (the north of Belgium). Stoemp is made of mashed potatoes with vegetables like celery, shallots, and onions. Some restaurants offer this Belgium food with cream and/or milk and then paired with bacon, fried egg, sausage, minced beef, fish, JAPAN RAIL PASS USER GUIDE: HOW TO USE? IS IT WORTH IT? ETC. For example, if your itinerary includes an airport connection at Narita or Haneda with a Tokyo to Kyoto round-trip, then for sure, purchasing a 7-day Japan Rail Pass is totally worth it. After all, the total transportation cost for that route almost equals the 7-day pass’ price — as such, you can use this scenario as a ‘rule of

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