Hey there!
I am Dan Forteza, and this is my travel blog.
Let me tell you my story.
At 21, I started working as an engineer in this big company in Manila, Philippines.
At 25, I experienced my first international trip as a solo backpacker to Malaysia.
At 28, I have already been to 21 countries.
At 29, I quit my engineering job to pursue traveling and work remotely.
Read my ‘Quit Job‘ full story’ as seen on TripZilla Philippines.
Where should I go next?
Please stick around and join me on my journey this 2019 & beyond!
My Latest Posts
- SproutGigs Review (2026): I Tried Small Tasks Online — Here’s What I Earned🤔 What is SproutGigs? SproutGigs (formerly Picoworkers) is a microtask platform where you can earn money by completing small online tasks. These tasks include: 👉 Most tasks are simple — but pay is small. 💡 Quick Answer (My Experience) I tried SproutGigs as another way to earn online as a beginner. 👉 But… Earnings wereContinue reading “SproutGigs Review (2026): I Tried Small Tasks Online — Here’s What I Earned”
- 5 Best FREE Penpal Sites / Language Exchange Sites in the WorldI have been traveling abroad for the past four years and have met some incredible people through penpal and language exchange sites. In fact, I started making international friends online long before I ever set foot outside my home country. In this blog, I’m sharing the best free penpal and language exchange platforms that haveContinue reading “5 Best FREE Penpal Sites / Language Exchange Sites in the World”
- 4-Day Cairo, Egypt Itinerary With Guide + Budget (Pinoy Solo Traveler)By Dan Forteza This post may contain affiliate links which means if you purchase something through that link, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Think of it as buying a cup of coffee for me on someone else. Thanks & enjoy! No trip to Egypt is complete without aContinue reading “4-Day Cairo, Egypt Itinerary With Guide + Budget (Pinoy Solo Traveler)”
- 7-Day Peru Itinerary With Guide + Budget (Pinoy Solo Traveler)By Dan Forteza This post may contain affiliate links which means if you purchase something through that link, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Think of it as buying a cup of coffee for me. Thanks & enjoy! If you ask me what’s my favorite country out of theContinue reading “7-Day Peru Itinerary With Guide + Budget (Pinoy Solo Traveler)”
- Remotasks Review and Detailed Guide: How I Started in RemotasksBy Dan Forteza I was in a constant lookout for any home-based job I could find after quitting my 9-to-5 day job in the pursuit of long-term travel. In June 2019, I signed up for Remotasks after hearing great things about it. The best part? Remotasks offers FREE training in the Philippines. They call thisContinue reading “Remotasks Review and Detailed Guide: How I Started in Remotasks”
- How To Get a Yellow Fever Vaccine with Card in Manila, PhilippinesBy Dan Forteza Getting a Yellow Fever Vaccine Card was one of the precautions I took before going to South America a year ago. This year, I will be visiting Africa and will be armed with the same vaccine I had since its validity is LIFETIME. Yep, you read it right. So if you alsoContinue reading “How To Get a Yellow Fever Vaccine with Card in Manila, Philippines”
- GoTranscript Review (2026): How I Started as a Transcriber + Real Earnings🤔 What is GoTranscript? GoTranscript is an online transcription platform where you get paid to convert audio into text. It’s often recommended for beginners because: But the real question is… 👉 Is it actually worth your time? 💡 Quick Answer (My Experience) I personally tried GoTranscript as one of my first online income sources. IContinue reading “GoTranscript Review (2026): How I Started as a Transcriber + Real Earnings”
- How To Apply For An Egypt Tourist Visa in the Philippines (2026 Updates)By Dan Forteza This post may contain affiliate links which means if you purchase something through that link, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Think of it as buying a cup of coffee for me on someone else. Thanks & enjoy! Visiting the Great Pyramids in Egypt is definitelyContinue reading “How To Apply For An Egypt Tourist Visa in the Philippines (2026 Updates)”
- Top 15 Budget Travel Tips That Every Traveler & Backpacker Should KnowBy Dan Forteza This post may contain affiliate links which means if you purchase something through that link, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Think of it as buying a cup of coffee for me on someone else. Thanks & enjoy! If you will be traveling abroad on aContinue reading “Top 15 Budget Travel Tips That Every Traveler & Backpacker Should Know”
- 14-Day Budget Travel to Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador from the PhilippinesBy Dan Forteza This post may contain affiliate links which means if you purchase something through that link, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Think of it as buying a cup of coffee for me. Thanks & enjoy! “Isn’t it expensive to go to South America?” — you probablyContinue reading “14-Day Budget Travel to Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador from the Philippines”
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