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March 18, 2016
RTW 2016/7
Nico Atienza
How I Let Go Of 178 Pairs Of Basketball ...

Once upon a time, I used to own 178 pairs of basketball sneakers. This is the story of how I gave it all up to prepare for a trip around the world.

How I Let Go Of 178 Pairs Of Basketball Sneakers To Jump Start A Trip Around The World
January 26, 2016
Travel Tips
Nico Atienza
The Ultimate Guide To Getting a USA Visitor’s ...

Are you a Filipino wanting to visit the United States? Then this visa guide walking you through the USA visitor's visa (B1/B2) application process is for you!

The Ultimate Guide To Getting a USA Visitor’s Visa (B1/B2) For Philippines Citizens (2016 Edition)
December 22, 2015
Travel Tips
Nico Atienza
The Comprehensive Beginner's Guide To Getting A ...

I have 99 Problems but flying around the world for free AIN'T ONE. Here's my beginner's guide to getting a free flight anywhere in the world!

The Comprehensive Beginner's Guide To Getting A Free Flight Anywhere In The World
November 12, 2015
Travel Diary, Flight Reports
Nico Atienza
Flight Report - Cathay Pacific 777-300ER First ...

I cashed in 67,500 AAdvantage Miles to fly in Cathay Pacific's surreal First Class cabin from JFK to Hong Kong. Best $35 I've spent!

Flight Report - Cathay Pacific 777-300ER First Class (New York to Hong Kong)
November 3, 2015
Travel Diary, Photography, Food
Nico Atienza
The Donut Burger, Part II (VIDEO)

Four years after our first go at Donut Burgers, my friend Tom and I were at it again and lived to tell the tale.

Nico Atienza
September 9, 2017
Journal

Sike! The "Saturday Snooze" Is Moving!

Nico Atienza
September 9, 2017
Journal
Sike! The "Saturday Snooze" Is Moving!

Sike! I have made the decision to turn this into an email newsletter and invade your email inbox! The first issue comes out on September 16 and I would love for you to follow along

Tagged: Saturday Snooze

Nico Atienza
September 9, 2017
Journal

Saturday Snooze #012

Nico Atienza
September 9, 2017
Journal
Saturday Snooze #012

The final post of this series coincides with the start of a new chapter of my life but, SPOILER, there will be more of these posts.

Tagged: Saturday Snooze

Nico Atienza
July 10, 2017
Journal

Saturday Snooze #011

Nico Atienza
July 10, 2017
Journal
Saturday Snooze #011

This past week, a friend gets married and has one hell of party, and the final episode of my namesake podcast gets wrapped up with my friend Andy.

Tagged: Saturday Snooze

Nico Atienza
July 2, 2017
Journal

Saturday Snooze #010

Nico Atienza
July 2, 2017
Journal
Saturday Snooze #010

This past week, I sign a lease for an apartment after being nomadic for a year and a half, I created an infographic summarizing my RTW trip, and a hilarious subreddit that had me in tears,

Tagged: Saturday Snooze

Nico Atienza
June 30, 2017
Travel Tips

How To Survive Your First 48 Hours In Havana, Cuba

Nico Atienza
June 30, 2017
Travel Tips
How To Survive Your First 48 Hours In Havana, Cuba

A concise guide on surviving the first 48 hours in the city of Havana, Cuba. In this post are recommendations on what to do, eat, drink, and where to stay.

Tagged: Cuba, Havana, Travel Tips

Nico Atienza
June 24, 2017
Journal

Saturday Snooze #009

Nico Atienza
June 24, 2017
Journal
Saturday Snooze #009

Hey! I've got some big news to share. Read all about it!

Tagged: Saturday Snooze

Nico Atienza
June 17, 2017
Journal

Saturday Snooze #008

Nico Atienza
June 17, 2017
Journal
Saturday Snooze #008

Today marks the end of my first month in Sri Lanka and I had to go through the process of extending my tourist visa for a couple more months. That and some real struggles with internet access and Apple products made for another interesting week.

Tagged: Saturday Snooze

Nico Atienza
June 17, 2017
Travel Tips

How To Extend A Sri Lanka Tourist Visa

Nico Atienza
June 17, 2017
Travel Tips
How To Extend A Sri Lanka Tourist Visa

Now that you are in Sri Lanka, the 30-day visa you get initially may not be enough. If you would like to extend your visit, here is a step-by-side guide on how to get it done!

Tagged: Visa Guide, visa, sri lanka

Nico Atienza
June 15, 2017
Travel Tips

How To Get A Tourist Visa For Sri Lanka

Nico Atienza
June 15, 2017
Travel Tips
How To Get A Tourist Visa For Sri Lanka

Getting a Tourist Visa (Electronic Travel Authorization) to visit the beautiful country of Sri Lanka is super easy. Here's a step by step guide on how to do it!

Tagged: Visa Guide, Visa, sri lanka

Nico Atienza
June 12, 2017
Journal

Saturday Snooze #007

Nico Atienza
June 12, 2017
Journal
Saturday Snooze #007

Another great week of progress: the job search is going really well, a producer from a big travel site contacted me about using some of my footage, and I even lost a little bit of weight!

Tagged: Saturday Snooze

Nico Atienza
June 4, 2017
Journal

Saturday Snooze #006

Nico Atienza
June 4, 2017
Journal
Saturday Snooze #006

I reflect on a really great week where I began a weight loss challenge and also acknowledged small wins in different areas!

Tagged: Saturday Snooze

Nico Atienza
May 27, 2017
Journal

Saturday Snooze #005

Nico Atienza
May 27, 2017
Journal
Saturday Snooze #005

A nasty stomach bug knocked me out for a day this past week and a rather unaccomplished week lead me to implement a major change in productivity habits.

Tagged: Saturday Snooze

Nico Atienza
May 21, 2017
Journal

Saturday Snooze #004

Nico Atienza
May 21, 2017
Journal
Saturday Snooze #004

I've made it to Sri Lanka! In this week's update I go over how Colombo is treating me so far, how good the food is, and what I thought of the new Alient: Covenant film.

Tagged: Saturday Snooze

Nico Atienza
May 14, 2017
Journal

Saturday Snooze #003

Nico Atienza
May 14, 2017
Journal
Saturday Snooze #003

In this entry, I go over why this post is a day late and some TV shows I'm really enjoying in my down time, including one that I recently binged an entire season of in 48 hours.

Tagged: Saturday Snooze

Nico Atienza
May 5, 2017
Journal

Saturday Snooze #002

Nico Atienza
May 5, 2017
Journal
Saturday Snooze #002

Greetings from steamy Manila! This past week, I got to work crafting my resume and found a really nice way to design way thanks to a suggestion from a friend of mine. 

Tagged: Saturday Snooze

Nico Atienza
April 29, 2017
Journal

Saturday Snooze #001

Nico Atienza
April 29, 2017
Journal
Saturday Snooze #001

In an effort to get back to tip-top writing shape, I give you "Saturday Snooze", a new weekly blog series on a smorgasbord of topics related to my life after returning from a year of traveling. 

Tagged: Saturday Snooze

Nico Atienza
December 16, 2016
RTW 2016/7

RTW Progress Report: 6 Months

Nico Atienza
December 16, 2016
RTW 2016/7
RTW Progress Report: 6 Months

After 6 months of travel through 12 countries, here are my thoughts on the whole experience!

Tagged: rtw2016, Progress Report, 6 months

Nico Atienza
August 17, 2016
Travel Diary, RTW 2016/7

Learn About The Vietnam War At The War Remnants Museum & Cu Chi Tunnels (Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam)

Nico Atienza
August 17, 2016
Travel Diary, RTW 2016/7
Learn About The Vietnam War At The War Remnants Museum & Cu Chi Tunnels (Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam)

War has wreaked havoc in Vietnam's past and you can learn a lot more about the conflict by visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels and War Remnants Museum when you visit Ho Chi Minh.

Tagged: vietnam, asia, vietnam war, cu chi tunnels, war remnants museum

Nico Atienza
August 4, 2016
Travel Tips

How To Explore Vietnam With The Hop On/Hop Off Bus Ticket

Nico Atienza
August 4, 2016
Travel Tips
How To Explore Vietnam With The Hop On/Hop Off Bus Ticket

For the less adrenaline inclined, the hop on hop off bus is a fantastic way to get to all the major Vietnamese coastal cities. Here is a guide on how it works and some practical tips on using this as a way to explore the beautiful Vietnamese coast!

Tagged: asia, vietnam, bus

Nico Atienza
July 8, 2016
RTW 2016/7

RTW Progress Report: 3 Months

Nico Atienza
July 8, 2016
RTW 2016/7
RTW Progress Report: 3 Months

It's been 3 months since I left on my trip around the world! Here are some of my favorite and not-so-favorite moments along with other insights I learned on the road.

Tagged: 3 Months, Progress Report, Thailand, Camodia, Vietnam, Bali

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