Daily Tribune‘I want Filipinos to know that traveling the world is possible, even with a low-index passport. Whether through a Digital Nomad lifestyle or careful planning alongside a traditional job, it’s an achievable dream’
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The Youngest Filipino Traveler-Entrepreneur has made Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) as her final landing destination after visits in 195 countries.
Kach Medina Umandap, a 36-year-old UAE-based overseas Filipino worker and Digital Nomad had her final landing at MCIA on Monday, 13 January.
Umandap has made history as the youngest Filipino and the first to visit all 195 United Nations-recognized countries using only a Philippine passport.
Her extraordinary journey concluded on 7 January, at 12:47 a.m. PST in Port Sudan, Africa on board Ethiopian Airlines.
“I want Filipinos to know that traveling the world is possible, even with a low-index passport. Whether through a Digital Nomad lifestyle or careful planning alongside a traditional job, it’s an achievable dream,” Umandap said.
Umandap uses her platforms to inspire and support fellow Filipinos in their travel aspirations. Through TravelWithKach.com. she organized group trips to off-the-beaten path destinations, while FilipinoPassport.com simplifies visa, travel and relocation processes for Filipino passport holders. Her travel blog, TwoMonkeysTravelGroup.com offers practical advice and insights from her own experiences.
Recognized by leading publications such as Forbes and TIME, Umandap has collaborated with global brands, tourism boards and airlines to bring her travel dreams to life. Her work has earned her multiple travel blogging awards and speaking engagements at international tourism events.
Umandap’s story exemplifies how determination and careful planning can turn even the most ambitious dreams into reality.
“Visualize your dreams, set them as goals, and take the steps to make them happen. To my fellow Filipinos and travelers — you can create the life you want while achieving your goals,” she stressed.
As she returned home, her remarkable journey continues to inspire Filipinos and travelers worldwide to dream big, overcome barriers and embrace the transformative power of travel.
Umandap is a trailblazing Filipino traveler, entrepreneur and advocate for cultural exchange. She was born in Makati City and raised in San Pablo City, Laguna.
She graduated from the University of the Philippines Los Baños with a degree in Economics.
