Tripscapades
Rhomir Yanquiling
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This blog recounts my personal experiences in my travels to different countries during the course of my Erasmus journey.
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The Krakow adventure (part 3): Krakow at night
I was in on a trip where I could get the most out of my trip in Poland. The International Student Organization of Erasmus students in Budapest organized a trip that invites all international students to take part of the trip to one of the most beautiful countries in...
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The Krakow adventure: The Wawel castle and cathedral (part 3)
One of the best highlights of my trip in Krakow, Poland was my visit to Wawel Castle. It proves to be one unforgettable thing that makes Poland dear to my heart. It has been almost a year when I visited Krakow, Poland in an Erasmus-organized trip but the memories of...
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The Krakow adventure: Wieliczka salt mine (part 2)
Krakow is always full of surprises. It is one of the most wonderful cities in the European continent. Poland is such a wonderful country bestowed with equally wonderful cities. Krakow is one of these stunning cities of this eastern European country. You should visit...
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The Krakow adventure: The Saint Mary’s Basilica (part 1)
It was mid November of 2016 when I decided to join a trip organized by Erasmus Budapest. I was at first having a second thought joining the trip for some reasons. Firstly, I was trying to juggle time for my academic studies inasmuch as I need to deliver at least two...
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Reminiscing my first Christmas in Europe (Part 2): River cruise, castle walk and charity run
This post is the second of the two-part series of my reminiscence of my first Christmas in Europe. Allow me to walk you through to my memory lane as I reminisce on the good things that I have experienced in the amazing city of Budapest during the Yuletide...
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Reminiscing my first Christmas in Europe (Part 1): Budapest Market Square in focus
One of the most wonderful seasons of the year is the month of nativity of the Messiah. Among Christians, Christmas will always be commemorated as a moment of joy and a season of giving and sharing. It is the season of songs, of wine and sounds. It was the period to...
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An intellectually enriching experience as student in Budapest
I have had the chance of attending a migration specific workshop organized by The Artemisszio Foundation while I was attending the first semester of 2016 at the Corvinus University of Budapest. This migration-specific workshop has been very helpful in enabling me to...
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Want to make your study abroad experience fulfilling? You ought to read this!
Studying abroad is one of the best privileges that a student can experience in his lifetime. I consider studying abroad as a privilege since not everybody is given the chance to experience a study exchange program or win a scholarship towards a master or doctorate...
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Lessons learned living in dormitory
Are you considering living in a student dormitory? You are just among the great number of students who wanted to experience independence from home and live a life separate from your immediate family members. If this is your first time to get separated from your family...
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World's second largest synagogue in Budapest; Don't miss this great info!
It was Sunday and I needed to have my haircut. I already looked like a caveman after skipping the barber shop for two months already. I also felt that I needed to go out and visit the city centre to try the menu of a Turkish restaurant which is not far away from the...
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The Parliament: Exploring one of the most beautiful parliaments in the world (Last Part)
In the last two articles I have written about some places of interest which are situated near the Parliament of those which are found in the Lajos Kossuth ter where the Parliament stands. But to get a better and closer look of the Parliament, you need to go a bit...
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The Hungarian Parliament: Discovering one of the best parliaments in the world (Part 2)
In many different ways, I can describe the Hungarian Parliament. It is more or less comparable to the British Parliament that sits majestically near the river. There are also historical circumstances regarding their construction which are more or less parallel each...
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The Hungarian Parliament: Discovering one of the best parliaments in the world (Part 1)
In this article, I would like to share my experience visiting the Parliament of Hungary which of course can be regarded as one of the best architectural wonders of the country, if not the best architectural structure, practically speaking. The Parliament of Hungary is...
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Budapest during the Night at Citadella
How does Budapest look like at night? Will there be any difference when you look at the city in top perspective during the night? Will the atmosphere of liveliness and vitality be the same? I have been asking this question to myself in my first twenty (20) days of stay...
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Set to study in Budapest? Read these students’ top saving tips!
So you are bound to spend a semester or two in Budapest. This city is one of the most amazing cities I had so far visited in Europe. Your decision to spend your Erasmus journey in this wonderful city is a smart move. Living in another city means adjusting to the basic...
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What My Day Looks Like in Budapest
What My Day Looks Like in Budapest In the past two months, I received some questions from friends how my day looks like in Budapest? Well, it all depends whether it is during the weekdays or weekends. During the weekdays where I practically have my classes from...
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A Walk to Remember at Mt. Zion at Bugallon
If I may recall my trips in Pangasinan, Philippines, one of the most memorable Easter celebrations that I had was when I decided to make a retreat at Mt. Zion Mountain Pilgrim, a very peaceful retreat house situated at Bugallon, Pangasinan. This retreat was not only a...
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Top Tips For a Worry-Free Flight
Top Tips For a Worry-Free Flight A friend of mine Alex just received an e-mail message confirming his admission to one of one of the universities in Japan for a master's degree in public policy. To his credit, Alex was granted a full scholarship sponsored by the...
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Bound to Budapest!
Bound to Budapest! It was in the middle of May 2016 when I received the news that I was selected as among the scholarship grantees for a two-year master's program study in Europe. I was ecstatic when I heard the news and I could not fill myself with self-control enough...
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Tops Tips in Applying for Scholarship
Tops Tips in Applying for Scholarship One of the most frequent questions that I received from some of my friends and former classmates is how to successfully apply for scholarship. Most of the times I am at a loss on giving them a piece of advise on how to go about the...
