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Hello! I’m Leni.

I’m a recipient of multiple European scholarships since 2012 which gave me the opportunity to represent my country globally through various encounters with different people. I speak several languages but I am most comfortable with English, Filipino and French.

Hello and welcome to my corner of the internet! My name is Leni (hence the handle Leni on the Road), and I’m fond of introducing myself as a language enthusiast who has been sharing my adventures and experiences through blogging since 2003. I have always found solace in sharing my raw thoughts since high school. However, I took blogging a little bit more seriously in 2012 when I first left my home country to study abroad. During this period, I recreated this online space to document my mini-adventures and misadventures as a way to remember my first solo trip abroad as a young adult.

I spent most of my life in the Philippines where I was born, educated and raised. My first experiences in the professional world were also based there. Fast forward to today, I have since moved to France and my blog has evolved to cover not just my first student exchange program, but my experiences in life beyond it. Whether I am out studying, working, travelling, or simply staying put, I aim to provide a glimpse into life on the road to somewhere, nowhere, and everywhere.

My blog is a reflection of my passions and interests, and I write about four major topics:

For those of you who are looking to get something productive out of your visit here, I have a well-thought-out page dedicated to language learning for fellow language enthusiasts and some travel guides for those who are planning to be on the move.

In addition to writing, I also enjoy creating multimedia content. Every once in a while, I gather clips and turn them into compelling stories that bring my blog to life.

Whether you're a fellow traveller, a language learner, or just looking for a place to escape to, I invite you to join me on this journey and discover the world through my eyes.

Instagram @leniontheroad

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