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I rediscovered joy in this life-changing course and it’s FREE!
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I rediscovered joy in this life-changing course and it’s FREE!

Posted on:April 25, 2021April 5, 2023

Have you ever felt like you are constantly chasing happiness but never quite getting there? Maybe you feel like external circumstances are always preventing you from feeling truly happy and fulfilled.

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21 Lessons from The Minimalists: Less Is Now this 2021

Posted on:January 1, 2021March 9, 2023

I have been a minimalist for two years now and this is one of the best lifestyle changes that made a…

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Happy birthday to the person I always call home. L Happy birthday to the person I always call home. Love you, Mama! Uuwi na ako! ❤️
Our first Thanksgiving in Vegas ✨ From California Our first Thanksgiving in Vegas ✨

From California, Alaska, Arizona, Utah and now Nevada, grateful to have been calling USA for five months now. 

Even thankful I got to live here with the love of my life ❤️
Me, You and the Grand Canyon ❤️ Spotted the rain Me, You and the Grand Canyon ❤️
 
Spotted the rainbow 🌈 at the Canyon today! 

#grandcanyon #grancanyonnationalpark #grandcanyonsouthrim #southkeibabtrail #arizona
Here’s the secret:👇🏻 Everyone started out scared, Here’s the secret:👇🏻

Everyone started out scared, and honestly, even after traveling for years, we’re all still scared sometimes—

whether it’s facing immigration, missing a flight, getting lost, not speaking the language, or worrying about safety.

I remember my first flight to Hong Kong, worried I wouldn’t have enough money. I packed a whole pack of crackers (Sky Flakes) and six cans of tuna just in case. 😅

I was also nervous about immigration and clueless about the train system. 

Now, 11 years and 27 countries later, I have new fears. Will I get kidnapped hitchhiking? Slip while hiking? Freeze while wild camping? 🏔️ 

But these fears have shaped me. They’ve made me braver, happier, and more free.

That’s the thing about fear. It feels real until you face it. And once you do, you’re no longer the same person—you’re stronger.

Start small. Visit a nearby city. Book that trip. Go on a solo hike.

Travel isn’t just about the destination; it’s about who you’re becoming along the way. 😊

↘️ Just quit my job to travel the world full-time! Follow @gladisdmorales for daily tips and inspiration to start your own journey. ❤️

What are the things you’re scared off about traveling?

#slowtravel #slowtourism #backpacking #digitalnomad #digitalnomadlife #slowmad
It’s hours of therapy ❤️ My friend @savannah.trau It’s hours of therapy ❤️

My friend @savannah.traub asked me yesterday what’s the most unique thing about the US and without a doubt it’s the National Parks!!

Driving and hiking to National Parks is the highlight of my US trip. It made my eyes, heart and soul happy.

Slides 2-4: 📍Denali National Park @denalinps 
Slides 5-7: 📍Rocky Mountain National Park @rockynps 
Slides 8-9: 📍Great Sand Dunes National Park @greatsanddunesnps 
Slides 10-11: 📍Saguaro National Park @saguaronationalpark 

I’m on my 3rd Month of my 5-month US Backpacking trip! Follow me @gladisdmorales as I backpack from Alaska to NYC and learn tips on how to do it on a budget 😊

#usa #denali #denalinationalpark #rockymountains #rockymountainnationalpark #greatsanddunesnationalpark #greatsanddunescolorado #greatsanddunesnationalpark #saguaronationalpark #grandcanyonnationalpark
Traveling in the USA can be affordable if you know Traveling in the USA can be affordable if you know a few tricks:

🏔️ HIKE instead of taking cable cars, trains, or even driving…

🥘 COOK and pack your own food instead of eating in restaurants…

🏕️ CAMP or stay in HOSTELS instead of pricey hotels…

👩‍🌾 VOLUNTEER or join LOCALS for trips instead of paying for expensive tours…

The list goes on!

I’m now in my 4th month in the U.S., and believe it or not, I’m spending almost the same—or even sometimes less—than I did back in the Philippines 🇵🇭

It’s possible! Yes, if you’re a Filipino like me dreaming of traveling long-term in the U.S. or elsewhere, you can make it happen. These are just a few tips—there’s so much more!

If you’re new here, I’m Gladis. I’ve been traveling the world for 11 years, and this year I decided to go full-time. Here, you’ll learn how to make it happen, too.

↘️ Follow my 5-month backpacking trip across the U.S. at @gladisdmorales and feel free to ask any questions! 😊

#usatravel #backapacker #nomad

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