A habit-led guide to traveling light—repeatable routines, mindset shifts, and concrete packing examples that make minimalist packing feel freeing, not depriving.
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No-expectation travel isn’t about zero planning; it’s about softening your grip on how trips “should” look so real moments can actually reach you. Through intimate stories of hyped trips that fell flat and random weekends that quietly healed, this piece explores how to travel without expectations while still staying safe, prepared, and grounded in real-life Filipino constraints.
Mika opens up about her journey into solo travel Philippines — the fears, discoveries, and life-changing moments found across Siargao, Baguio, and Manila.
Travel writer Mika Santos shares her journey into slow travel — from checklist-driven trips to mindful moments in Boracay, Baguio, and Intramuros.