Kach Umandap, from Laguna, Philippines, has redefined what’s possible for Filipino workers with dreams of exploring the world and embracing the digital nomad lifestyle. Her journey is a testament to resilience, bold decisions, and unwavering faith.
Kach’s story began in 2009, when she took her first international flight to work as an OFW in Kuwait and Iraq. While thriving in her corporate role, she discovered her true passion for travel. In 2013, she made the courageous decision to leave her job and begin backpacking across Southeast Asia, launching a life-changing adventure.
By late 2014, she became a full-time travel blogger, sharing her experiences with the world, and her journey took her to every corner of the globe—backpacking, sailing the Caribbean for two years, and more.
In 2025, Kach reached a groundbreaking milestone: visiting all 193 UN-recognized countries plus 2 observer states (195/195), becoming the youngest Filipino woman from a developing nation to achieve this using only a Philippine passport.
Through her blog, Two Monkeys Travel Group, she empowers Filipinos to embrace remote work and explore the world with confidence.
