Manila, Philippines – Many Filipinos had to hit pause on travel plans for this year, greatly impacting the tourism industry here and abroad. Now that COVID-19 restrictions are easing up and borders are opening, people are becoming more hopeful for the future and slowly reviving their wanderlust wishlists. However, with the high regard for health […] More
6 Interesting Dining Spots in Tagaytay Twin Lakes In need of a quick getaway to recharge yourself? Just a drive away from Metro Manila, Tagaytay is a perfect place to unwind if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the Metro. This upcoming long weekend, treat yourself to a sumptuous meal […] More
Here’s a little secret. You don’t need to be in the military to use or wear military gear. Over the years, we’ve found that military gear has it’s place in the travel world and can often be purchased for much less than similar, but much more expensive, travel specific gear. Military surplus gear has advantages […] More
Tacoma Bucket List: Amazing Places to Visit in Tacoma, Washington Exceptional outdoor activities, top-notch coastline, and barely discovered glaciers—the charm of Washington is undeniable from a traveler’s standpoint. In this state is the supercharged city-port that is Seattle. Apart from Seattle’s ability to deliver according to expectations, it also has well-distinguished movies bearing its name. […] More
When it comes to enjoying the great outdoors in the winter, there’s seldom bad weather, only bad outfit choices. As someone who did not grow up with winter – do I have any fellow Southern Californians in the house? – I had to learn this the hard way when I moved to Berlin and started […] More
Circa Resort & Casino, which opened this week on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, is the city’s first casino built from the ground up in four decades. But not everything on site is brand new. In a nod—or, in this case, kick—to the property’s past, Vegas Vickie, the 25-foot-tall neon cowgirl once stationed above […] More
It is said that good things come to those who wait. Yet few big decisions in my life have ever been about waiting. In fact, I believe if there is something I want, then I need to make it happen. In my opinion and experience, waiting kills a good idea or life change. That’s why […] More
Casa Santa Museum Antipolo City – Looking for places to visit with kids this holiday season? Casa Santa Museum, located inside the Jardin de Miramar Events Venue in Antipolo, boasts of more than 3,700 Christmas and Santa Claus mementos collected from all over the world. Located just 30 minutes away from Metro Manila, the Museum […] More
This week, there was an employment cataclysm at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. In one day, the company axed nearly every worker with a speaking role in its U.S. parks. As part of the 28,000 layoffs announced a few weeks ago, Disney’s live entertainment all but came to an end. Although Walt Disney World reopened […] More
What’s the top reason people visit New York City? If you guessed Broadway shows, museums, or even restaurants, you’d be wrong, wrong, and wrong. Year after year, shopping is cited as the main reason people plan a trip to the Big Apple—but that’s something I already knew, as the author of Frommer’s EasyGuide to New […] More
Bacolod Food Trip Guide Bacolod City is the capital of the province of Negros Occidental located in Western Visayas. This highly urbanized city is dubbed as the City of Smiles and is known as the Sugar Capital of the Philippines, which will give visitors an idea of what Bacolod City’s local cuisine has to offer. Food definitely […] More
Smart announces new GIGA K-Video 99 with FREE Viu Premium access with Park Seo Joon as its Endorser. Manila, Philippines – After Captain Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin, fellow South Korean actor Park Seo Joon joins the SMART family as its latest endorser!. The newest campaign was announced via the SMART Facebook page hosted […] More
Out of Town Blog Santa on a bike: Meet Bike Camper JBelo who pedals around the city to make children happy Santa on a bike who pedals around the city to make children happy Manila, Philippines – The year has been rough and challenging for everyone. But while some people seem to have lost hope, […] More
Four-time Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel strengthens commitment to health and safety with pioneer program. MANILA, Philippines — As part of its responsibility to uphold the highest standards of health and safety, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila was recently awarded the first Clean and Ready stamp in Asia by renowned hygiene company Diversey under its Shield […] More
The premise of the newly released Borat sequel, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, is that Sacha Baron Cohen’s titular character, a clueless Kazakh journalist, must deliver an animal or, barring that, his daughter (living conditions for both are roughly the same in Borat’s homeland) to the Trump administration. This is meant to be Borat’s penance for making […] More
Innsbruck Bucket List: Best Activities and Amazing Places to Visit in Innsbruck, Austria Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol and the fifth-largest city in Austria. On the River Inn, at its junction with the Wipp valley, which provides access to the Brenner Pass 30 km (18.6 mi) to the south, it had a population of […] More
Fewer travelers may be hitting the road right now, but among those still traveling, the top accommodation choices have shifted dramatically from a year ago. As I wrote last week, more people are choosing vacation rentals over hotels. The change has made Airbnbs more expensive than hotels in most North American markets. We’ve also seen […] More
Now that summer has gone, the autumn leaves are falling, and snow is predicted up in Tahoe next week, I’m equal parts amazed by how quickly things change and excited for the winter hiking in my future! To be clear, seasons are not some thing I had experience with up until six or so years […] More
The warning signs are everywhere. You will soon be paying more to travel. The headlines are full of news about the airlines cutting capacity. In Europe, Ryanair will fly only 40% of what it flew a year ago. Next summer, Icelandair’s capacity will be down about 30% from 2019. We could list many more examples […] More
Geelong Bucket List: Amazing Places to Visit in Geelong, Australia The city of Geelong arguably has it all for tourists, especially those who have families. Geelong offers multiple activities, such as swimming, hiking, animal-watching, and museum-hopping. Here are some of the best activities you can do during your stay: Have Fun in Eastern Beach Geelong […] More
Starting November 1, all international travelers, including those from anywhere in the United States, are welcome to visit Costa Rica—and neither a quarantine period nor a negative Covid-19 test are required for entry. The Central American nation, a tourism heavy hitter due to its jungles and beaches, had been previously admitting “select” international travelers from […] More
Anuradha Goyal: As you know I write a lot about temples. I love to visit the temples. So, today I thought I’ll invite a guest who is an expert at interpreting temples. At introducing us to the aspects of temples that we usually tend to miss. We have Shri Ramakrishna Kongalla with us. He is […] More
Valetta Bucket List: Amazing Places to Visit in Valetta, Malta Valetta in Malta is the place to be for history lovers. The city is filled with museums which will surely attract your interest. Some topics you will encounter are medieval kingdoms, libraries, and even toys. Given Valetta’s rich history, this city was known as the […] More
Growing up, our grandparents all seemed to know where they were when Kennedy was assassinated. I suppose that our generation has two – where you were on 9/11, and I think we will all be able to tell our future generations, should humanity miraculously last that long, where we were when COVID hit. Where were […] More
Antalya Bucket List: Best Activities and Amazing Places to Visit in Antalya, Turkey Antalya, a city that incredibly offers a lot of things to do for all types of travelers. It is one of those cities in Turkey that early embraced the presence of tourism in the 1980s. Antalya is the largest city in Turkey, […] More
Jumpstart your road to fitness with the revolutionary Apple Watch Series and Apple Watch SE. Manila, Philippines – With a new sensor and app to measure blood oxygen, 1 heart health notifications, and other advanced health features, Apple Watch Series 6 is the watch that watches over you. The Apple Watch Series 6 Apple Watch […] More
Award-winning food and wine from Britain’s leading multinational retailer are now available in the Philippines’ #1 online grocery Manila, Philippines – Marks and Spencer is adding MetroMart to its growing list of online channels. You can now stay in and make celebrations at home even more special by having your favorite M&S food and drinks […] More
Ireland may be the land of leprechauns, banshees, and merrows, but its most magical being was real, and it swam in the waters off County Kerry. In 1984, a lone, bottleneck dolphin was spotted in the bay of the town of Dingle, on Ireland’s west coast, by a lighthouse keeper who was escorting fishing boats […] More
In an exclusive book excerpt, Guide to Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios takes you to places where artists were inspired to create some of the U.S.A.’s greatest art. Original Source link More
The multibillion-dollar problem for the travel industry right now is how travel will get back to normal. For many, the solution could be summed up in three words: easily accessible testing. Since most scientists are expecting it to take a good eight months to a year before a vaccine can be approved and widely distributed, […] More
Florida Keys Bucket List: Amazing Places to Visit in the Florida Keys Located south of Miami, the Florida Keys are a series of coral islands stretching over 110 miles between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The islands vary in size, and each is packed with an abundance of activities, making them some […] More
Visitors at Uluru in Australia‘s Northern Territory got a rare treat this week: the sight of waterfalls tumbling over the surface of the red sandstone monolith. That only happens when there’s a lot of sudden rain in the region—and since this area, part of the arid “Red Centre,” is one of Australia’s driest, the phenomenon […] More
What is the DFA Courtesy Lane? The DFA Courtesy Lane is a special lane meant for the special use of applicants under a certain category set forth by the Department of Foreign Affairs. This special lane called the courtesy lane is implemented by the Department of Foreign Affairs. Certain types of applicants don’t have to […] More
UPDATE, October 23, 2020: Originally scheduled to open in the spring of 2020, the Planet Word language museum in Washington, D.C., began welcoming visitors on Thursday, October 22, instead. This post, first published on February 17, 2020, has been updated below. A new museum dedicated to language has come to Washington, D.C. Housed in the renovated […] More
Traditional ‘chef’s choice’ hideaway presents prized sushi from pristine waters of Japan’s southernmost island. Hong Kong – Kyushu-style ‘Omakase’ Restaurant ‘Sushi Hakucho’ is soft opening in Minden Avenue in Tsim Sha Tsui this November, adding a new member to the Bird Kingdom Group, presenting an exquisite yet affordable gourmet experience. Chef Makoto, will introduce the […] More
11 of The Best Airbnb Deals in Memphis, Tennessee The city of Memphis is a perfect vacation spot for outgoing people. Memphis is known for the large presence of entertainment spots such as restaurants, museums, and bars with live performances. Since this city has plenty to offer, staying here only for a day would be […] More
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” … It was the world of books that inspired me to travel. I was quite a bookworm as a child, devouring pages and losing myself in not just stories but in places as well. Every book took me to a […] More
Even though you can find a great road trip just about anywhere in the world, the United States’ wide roads and abundance of open spaces make it one of the best countries to explore by car. With an abundance of playlists on standby and some snacks on hand, the journey just as fun as the […] More
Just in time for the holidays, Southwest Airlines announced it will no longer restrict ticket sales for flights, which will result in middle seats being occupied on full flights. Southwest will join United Airlines and American Airlines in filling seats to capacity. Southwest said it will notify booked passengers if a scheduled flight is expected […] More
With coronavirus infection rates surging yet again and the U.S. presidential campaign nearing its nerve-wracking climax, we could use something soothing for a change. Fortunately, Iceland‘s flagship carrier, Icelandair, has obliged with a series of videos showing peaceful aerial footage of the island nation, which is basically a 40,000-square-mile screen saver floating in the North […] More
Treat your loved ones to some of these cool gadgets, inventions, and gifts that make travel smarter, easier, and better. Original Source link More
The conventional wisdom used to be you’d save money by renting an Airbnb rather than booking a hotel room. That now needs to be revised in yet another reversal brought by the pandemic. A new study from Wanderu, a website usually devoted to comparing bus and train ticket prices, found that in most of North […] More
Veenendaal Bucket List: Amazing Places to Visit in Veenendaal, Netherlands Veenendaal in the Netherlands is a hidden gem waiting to be found. While Veenendaal seems raw and underdeveloped, this city has plenty of things to offer for tourists, such as historical facilities, nature reserves, and entertainment hubs. Here are some of the things you can […] More
Manila, Philippines – Great news! A perfect gift this holiday! Beyond the Box offers an awesome deal on Apple Watch Series 5. Enjoy P5,000 off on Series 5 40mm and 44mm across all Beyond the branches. Apple Watch Series5 More ways to get your new Apple Watch S5 as Digital Walker joins in the promo! […] More
Manila, Philippines – Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat announced today that the DOT has been given the authority, by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), to determine the allowable operational capacity (up to 100%) for hotels, including staycation hotels, in areas classified under a modified community quarantine (MGCQ) and general […] More
Here’s all you’ll get in the way of an address for a new museum in Hattiesburg, Mississippi: It’s in an alley downtown. Billed as the state’s tiniest showcase for collections “of all types from the whimsical . . . to the macabre,” the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum is a four-shelf cabinet of curiosities housed in the […] More
Surabaya Bucket List: Amazing Places to Visit in Surabaya, Indonesia Surabaya, the third-largest city of Indonesia, is one of the country’s cleanest and greenest holiday destinations. It is bountiful in friendly people and known for its delicious Java food. The city and its people played an important role during the Indonesian War of Independence against […] More
MANILA, Philippines — Mobile services provider Smart Communications is championing content creation and creativity by teaming up with BaiCon InFest, for this year’s biggest gathering of content creators and influencers from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Happening on October 23-24, 2020, via Facebook Live, this event gives opportunities for passionate Filipino creatives to connect with and […] More
Sometimes life blows my mind a little bit. Just a week ago I was swimming in turquoise water with docile stingrays and reef sharks, and then came home to fall colors in Reno and binging on the Great British Bake Show (and I don’t even bake!), wondering if it was all a dream. Mo’orea in […] More
Midtown Manhattan‘s famed Waldorf Astoria New York (301 Park Ave.) closed for renovations in 2017. When the 47-floor building’s hotel rooms and residences finally reopen in 2022, they’ll be filled with mostly new furnishings and decor. Of course, space will be made in the new design for some holdover memorabilia from the Waldorf Astoria’s nearly […] More
