Hei! My name is Maerose. In April 2013, I decided to embark on a journey. So I packed my stuff and flew across continents, not knowing what life has in store for me. Born and raised in tropical Philippines, summer is (and will always be) my favorite season. However, I enjoy the changing seasons in my new home, Norway. I became a naturalized citizen of this Nordic paradise after 8 winters, you see. 

In December of 2015, I met Carl. He’s from Sweden, one of my favorite and most visited countries. We got engaged in Tenerife a year later, and got married in 2017. At present, we live in a peaceful city with our two adorable housecats, Missy (3 y.o.) and Maxx (1 y.o.). We love to travel (esp roadtrips and camping). So far, I have visited (some re-visited many times) 35 countries. I also love the academe (I have 2 bachelor degrees and a master’s degree). 

I created this blog, first and foremost, to document my trips, and secondly, to share travel tips and information to the world. I started this blog in April 2015, although I have already been blogging even years before.  I love to scribble, I blog for fun, and I appreciate other people who share the same passion. ❤ 

Some words you can associate with me:

♉. Food & nature. Loves to travel. Multilingual. Geocacher. Postcrosser. Soul-searcher. Crazy in love w/ my Swedish-Norwegian husband. “Matmor” to happy housecats Missy Esperanza (“Missy”) and Maxximilian (“Maxx”). Penny-pincher. Dreamer. Old soul. A tad OC. Licensed Teacher. Registered Geriatric Nurse. Young@heart.

You can also find (maybe follow?) me on these sites:

• Youtube: PinayOdyssey
• Postcrossing: pinayodyssey
• Geocaching: Carl_Maerose
• Instagram: pinayodyssey
• Facebook: Pinay Odyssey
• Goodreads: PinayOdyssey

Why “Pinay Odyssey”?

“Pinay” is the Tagalog informal/slang term for a Filipina. I am proud of my heritage, of where I came from, of the Filipino culture. Despite the influence of the place where I live in right now, I still make sure to practice some of the values and traditions that was instilled in me by growing up in the Philippines.

“Odyssey“, according to Cambridge Dictionary, means “a long, exciting journey”. Merriam-Webster defines it as “a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune” and as “an intellectual or spiritual wandering or quest”. I love both definitions, and they all fit perfectly to my life as a person who loves to travel. In addition, I am also a fan of classic literature. So, it is also inspired by Homer’s epic poem: The Odyssey. 😉

Think positive thoughts, smile, and carpe diem!

PS. Thank you for following my blog and/or liking my facebook page. I often return the favor and put your blog in the Roll! Heh 😛 K. Tnx. Bye. Love you ❤

PPS. I’m a newbie travel blogger. I’d appreciate a visit, a follow, or a comment from you. If you have tips on how I can improve it, hit me w/ a msg. 🙂