Jianne Uy

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Location
Santiago De Compostela, Spain
School
University of Santo Tomas
Expertise
Solo female travel, Cultural exploration, Slow travel
  • Jianne believes the world is made up of stories, and this perspective shapes her approach to both writing and connecting with people.
  • Her first taste of a broader world came through international writing forums, where she has been honing her editorial instincts since she was 11 years old.
  • She thrives on spontaneous exploration, often choosing to wander without a fixed itinerary.

Experience

Jianne grew up moving between the Philippines and Taiwan, a childhood that gave her an early awareness of how wide the world really is. At 22, she moved to Spain and began solo traveling across Europe with nothing but her purple backpack, often meeting up with strangers-turned-friends to better understand how people see their own corners of the world. She has worked both ends of the travel spectrum, from a luxury travel company to a short stint in a hostel, and remains convinced that — no matter the budget — the best trips are the ones shaped to the traveler. She's especially drawn to diaspora food scenes, curious about the stories behind how people build community far from home.

Education

Jianne holds a bachelor's degree in mass communications from the University of Santo Tomas.

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