Kach Medina Umandap

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I am a Filipina Digital Nomad and global travel expert, based between Dubai and Palawan, Philippines. I am the Youngest Filipina to visit all 195 countries, and the First Filipino to do it solely on a Philippine passport.

Over the past decade, I have built a credibility-driven platform focused on global mobility for Filipinos. I help travelers see the world with a Philippine passport and unlock international opportunities in travel, volunteering, remote work, and digital nomadism.

I am the author of Career or Travel, Why Not Both? How To Become a Digital Nomad (Penguin Random House SEA, September 2026) and a travel columnist for BusinessMirror Philippines.

My platform reaches a potential global audience of over 10 million overseas Filipinos - including 2.2 million in the GCC and 4.6 million in the USA.

The Philippines is now one of Asia's fastest-growing outbound travel markets. My platform has become a trusted resource for Filipino travelers, digital nomads, and global explorers who want reliable insights on international travel.

Learn more about me and my advocacy here.

Why you should work with me?

I help brands connect with the Global Filipino traveler - one of the most mobile, influential, and highest cross-border spending markets in the world. I combine first-hand experience in all 195 countries, honest storytelling, and practical travel intelligence to build campaigns that Filipino audiences actually trust.

There are 115.8 million Filipinos worldwide, with 10.8 to 15 million living overseas. My platforms reach audiences who are actively making international decisions in travel, finance, education, lifestyle, and technology.

Two of the most valuable segments I reach:

  • 2.2 million Overseas Filipino Workers in the Middle East (GCC)

  • 4.6 million Filipino-Americans in the United States

These audiences are digitally savvy, globally mobile, and loyal to brands that open international opportunities for them.

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A Platform Built on Credibility

My audience follows me because I have done what I teach. I spent 12 years traveling to every country in the world, and I completed the journey in January 2025 as the Youngest Filipina to visit all 195 countries, and the First Filipino to do it solely on a Philippine passport.

That achievement earned national recognition:

  • Received at Malacañang Palace by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (April 2025)

  • Honored through House Resolution No. 859 by the Philippine House of Representatives (March 2026)

  • Named Emerging Global Filipino Icon 2026

  • Granted a UAE Golden Visa, with Dubai as my tax residence

My content combines practical travel intelligence, honest storytelling, and real-world destination experience. The result is high audience trust, strong brand recall, and long-term influence - not one-off impressions.

I am also a Google Level 7 Local Guide, sharing detailed personal reviews that help travelers choose places with confidence.

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As Seen In

Since launching my travel blog in 2013, my work has been featured across major print, digital, and broadcast media in the Philippines and worldwide - including Rappler, GMA News, BBC, TIME, The New York Times, Forbes, HuffPost, and Al Jazeera. This coverage has made me a trusted Filipina voice inspiring audiences to travel, work, and chase global opportunities with confidence.

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I’m also a Google Level 7 Local Guide reviewer, sharing my honest personal detailed reviews that help travelers discover places with confidence.

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Portfolio and Writing

Beyond my own platforms, my writing has been published by leading outlets including Rappler, PhilStar, BusinessMirror, WhenInManila, and Huffington Post, as well as TwoMonkeysTravelGroup.com - one of the longest-running Filipino travel sites. My book with Penguin Random House SEA extends that track record into publishing.

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Trusted By

I work with tourism boards, hospitality groups, and global travel, lifestyle, and tech brands to produce performance-driven content - destination storytelling, product reviews, and affiliate partnerships that deliver real results.

Brands I’ve worked with in 2026

Brands I’ve worked with in 2025

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Partnerships Over the Past 12 Years

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What I Offer

I collaborate with brands, destinations, and institutions that share my passion for travel, culture, and storytelling.

Services include:

  1. Destination & Tourism Board Collaborations (Fam Trips) - I partner with tourism boards, cities, and destinations to create immersive stories, curated itineraries, and high-quality content that drive awareness, visits, and cultural appreciation.

  2. Hotel & Resort Reviews - I showcase luxury stays and unique accommodations through honest, experience-driven content.

  3. Restaurant & Culinary Experiences - I highlight fine dining, local flavors, and the stories behind exceptional culinary concepts.

  4. Brand Partnerships - I create strategic, story-led campaigns aligned with your brand's goals and audience.

  5. Advertising Campaigns - I feature your brand across my platforms in a way that feels natural and connects with discerning travelers.

  6. TV & Print Commercials - I appear in on-camera, print, and branded commercial campaigns for global and regional brands.

  7. Product Reviews - I deliver honest, lifestyle-focused reviews for travel, luxury, wellness, and tech products.

  8. Affiliate Partnerships - I build long-term collaborations that drive engagement, conversions, and sustained results.

  9. Keynote Speaking & Corporate Events - I speak at conferences, universities, and corporate events on global mobility, digital nomadism, and Filipino excellence on the world stage.

  10. Book Tour & Campaign Sponsorships (#Mission1642) - Partner with my National Book Tour (November 2026 to November 2027), reaching 112 state universities and colleges, 400+ campuses, and over 1.3 million Filipino students nationwide. A rare opportunity to put your brand in front of the next generation of global Filipinos.

Have a different collaboration in mind? I am always open to ideas that create real value for your brand and audience.

Get in Touch

Every partnership is designed to build trust with a global Filipino audience while delivering measurable brand visibility and long-term credibility.

📧 kach@filipinopassport.com or team@travelwithkach.com

I look forward to creating something amazing together!

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