Travel for the joy of it.

For anyone who travels not to escape life but to be fully present in it.

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We all had that trip. The one where we stood completely still looking at the ocean. Where we ended up talking to a local vendor for an hour and forgot we had anywhere to be. Where we stayed in a café all afternoon just watching the world pass.

This is that kind of travel.

Soulful Travel

Travel based on what actually makes you happy — not what anyone tells you you should want.

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Slow Travel

Travel based on what actually makes you happy — not what anyone tells you you should want.

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Travel that allows you to be inside a place, not on top of it.

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Hi, I’m Gladis!

full-time traveler, yoga teacher & writer

I’m the founder of Happiness on the Way, a blog dedicated to slow and soulful travel. I’ve been exploring the world since I was 18, visiting over 35 countries—all while having a Philippine passport!

But for me, travel is more than just a number. It’s a way of life. It’s taught me to be courageous, open, resourceful, and—most importantly—happy.

In 2024, I took the leap and began traveling full-time.

I’m on a mission to help you travel with intention—not to escape life, but to build one you don’t need a vacation from. Even if young, on a budget, or even with a “third-world” passport.

How did I do it

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