Robinsons Hotels and Resorts, the hospitality division of Robinsons Land Corporation, recently opened the first property under its upscale brand (Grand Summit Hotel) in General Santos City. Grand Summit Hotel-GENSAN is billed as a 4-Star hotel, with its distinctive Contemporary Asian-inspired interiors and tastefully designed amenities. Apart from offering high-rated facilities, all 102 rooms of … Continue reading Robinsons Land Corp. Opens Grand Summit Hotel in General Santos City
Oi! Kamusta? Long time no hear! hihi. Buhay pa ba ang lahat? Charot. Oo bes, tagal ko nawala sa blog na to. Muntik na kase akong mag give up sa buhay. Naumay ako, baks! Gusto nyo malaman kung bakit? Mga Marites talaga kayo, tigilan nyo ako! Charot again. Ok sige dahil kailangan ko mag post … Continue reading A Long Overdue Blogpost. How Has Life Been Lately?
Much has been debated already re pros and cons of travelling with the ongoing pandemic. But you know, I am not here to talk about scientific stands and make justifications, kay kapoy na kaayo'g isip. I am writing this blog para mag chika chika lang about laag and all. Yes guys, I just came from … Continue reading Boracay In Time of Pandemic (and the Travel Requirements)
When traveling solo, taking good photos with yourself in it is probably one of the biggest challenges to deal with. Excluding those naturally photogenic people without any bad angle,taking selfies with a cam phone often produce awkward compositions. Your face may be too near the camera, which is not flattering at all. Using a selfie … Continue reading Advanced Selfie:How To Take Creative Self Portraits During Solo Travel
This blog features 8 best spots in Bagan for Architecture appreciation, sunset experience or for an advanced selfie session with less crowd. Hope this helps. Bagan is an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the land-locked Central Myanmar Region. As revered believers of Theravada Buddhism, the Bagan kings built over 10,000 … Continue reading EIGHT Best Spots in Bagan for Photo Opportunity
I spent P 35,000.00 for 6 days in Myanmar, including taxes and plane tickets. I am sharing with this blog my costing and day to day itinerary for future reference. Hope this helps. I did the tri-city Mandalay-Bagan-Yangon route with modest choice of backpacker's accommodation, comfortable transportation and an appetite that is always full. Real … Continue reading 6 Days in Myanmar:Sample Itinerary for First Timers
Myanmar today is quickly becoming a popular travel destination amongst Pinoy Travelers. Myanmar is VISA Free for Filipino tourists. And just recently, the City of Bagan, Myanmar' cradle of civilization and one of the world's richest archeological treasures, has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. General things to know for Myanmar first timers … Continue reading Backpacking Myanmar:Practical Tips for First Timers
How millennials do "Last day in Siem Reap": ✔See the town on foot ✔Check out the Art scene ✔Starbucks Afternoon ✔Visit local markets (bargain!bargain!) ✔Local Cuisine ✔Angkor beer ✔Pub Street the night away Note: Millennial years start at 1981. DBS blogger @iamjosemanuel qualifies as one. 😋😬 Cebu Pacific Air flies Manila to Siem Reap 3x … Continue reading One Day Siem Reap City Centre
Without doubt, Angkor Wat of Siem Reap is one of the most celebrated heritage sites of our time. For more than 700 years, it was the centre of the Khmer empire. And still today, it remains as the spiritual heart of Cambodia. Built between roughly A.D. 1113 and 1150, and encompassing an area of about … Continue reading One Full Day Angkor Wat Sample Itinerary
With all these promo airfares popping almost every weekend, it is now easier for us Filipinos to plan weekend getaways overseas without spending so much. Vietnam, Hongkong, Thailand and Singapore are nearby destinations we usually visit, as these countries are just around 3 hours away by plane, and are Visa-free for Filipinos. Aiming to encourage … Continue reading Relaxed Three Days Itinerary:Siem Reap,Cambodia 2019
Japan never runs out of sights and experiences for any eager tourists to enjoy. I had several best times in Tokyo and Kyoto, but the days spent in Hokkaido were no doubt the highlight of my recent 10 days trip to Japan. Hokkaido is Japan's northernmost prefecture, with Sapporo as its most popular City. I … Continue reading Josemanuel Goes To Sapporo
Mga beshies and readers of mine from VisMin, may good news ko! Cebu Pacific will now be flying DAILY from Cebu to Tokyo-Narita and back starting December 1,2018. Excited much? Yes, we are!I once asked a travel-enthusiast friend why she keeps on coming back to Tokyo. She cheerfully gave me four reasons: the beautiful season-based cityscape,the … Continue reading Tokyo Three Days Itinerary For The Weekenders
Hi Guys! I just came back from my Japan trip and I will be posting a series of blogs re the ups and downs of my journey for everyone's future travel reference. So much stories to tell; from all the bento kiosks and good ramen shops that I found, to getting lost on Japan's massively overwhelming … Continue reading Easy Japan Tourist Visa Guide for Filipinos
Queenstown, the scenic South Island holiday spot, is probably the most popular destination in New Zealand among international visitors. Queenstown was once a gold mining town. But today, the city is a favoured destination for high-octane outdoor activities and mountain climbing. Although the place is hyped by its outdoor-ish image, Queenstown will still be fully … Continue reading Random Shots:Queenstown,New Zealand
Hey,hey,hey! I just got my Australian Tourist Visa approval a few weeks ago. The process is relatively easy and is very much DIY-able. Aside from rejoicing for the approval, I am also thankful that the Aussie Immig was generous enough to grant a multiple entry 'til 2020. Cool, diba? As such, I will be sharing … Continue reading Australian Tourist Visa: DIY Easy Online Application for Filipinos
WAIVED NA PO ANG TOURIST VISA FEE FOR NEW ZEALAND! True! Hindi po ito fake news. Before, it was mandatory to pay NZ$ 165. As of June 2017, A resolution has already been approved, stating that the Citizens of the Philippines do not have to pay anymore the fee or immigration levy for TOURIST/VISITOR VISA … Continue reading New Zealand Tourist Visa for Filipinos 2018 – DIY Online Application Guide with Photos
With the clearest turquoise water and unspoilt shores, Balabac is one of the less visited destinations in the Philippines that deserves a spot on top of your travel bucket list. Here's a quickie blog with nitty gritty details on how I reached the Balabac Group of Islands. But first, a little information muna about the … Continue reading Take Me Back Balabac: A Travel Guide 2018
My first Puerto Princesa visit was assisted by Estranghero Travel and Tours. Check on the short vlog attached for some highlights of my Subterranean River visit. For your next Palawan tour inquiries, contact Fidel Pacia Jr.09175558840
Here's something to perk up your food cravings. I compiled some 12 favourite casual eats that I enjoyed during my recent quickie Taipei visit; from a 'hole in the wall' noodle house to the largest chicken fillet I've ever seen. Taiwan is definitely 'good food' heaven!
UPDATE: In case you missed it, Filipinos can now travel to Taiwan visa-free up until July 31, 2019! Taiwan’s visa-free travel program has been extended another year. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office has already made official that we,the Philippine nationals, who plan to visit Taiwan for the purpose of tourism, visiting relatives, attending functions … Continue reading Visa Free Travel to Taiwan for Philippine Passport Holders
Ok, dahil kain lang ako ng kain lately, I thought of shortlisting some 10 memorable street food moments and lamons from my recent biyahes around. Nothing super fancy, basta yung mga casual, simple at cheap pagkain lang; nonetheless, authentic pa din. Walang cheeseburger dito ha? So here goes. Enjoy. =) 1.) Pho, Ho Chi Minh … Continue reading Jose’s 10 Best Street Food Moments
It's no secret that the Scandinavian countries of Europe are among the most expensive countries in the world to visit; especially when you are coming from the Philippines. Sobrang layo na nun,beh. You can already breathe in the cold air from the north pole, at di mo na ramdam yung equator from there. Chot! Intimidating puntahan? Medyo … Continue reading Backpacking Scandinavia (10 Days in Sweden,Norway & Iceland. Magkano ba?)
PASAY CITY – The Run with Me charity fun run of Resorts World Manila was recently awarded the Charity Event of the Year Award at the prestigious 3rd Philippine Sports Tourism Awards. Resorts World Manila’s ‘Run with Me’ fun run is a celebrity-led charity that fosters camaraderie and sportsmanship among its participants all while raising … Continue reading Resorts World Manila Receives Sports Tourism Award
SPORTS TOURISM AWARDS AN INSPIRATION Philippines’ top sports tourism destinations, events, and organizers were recognized in the prestigious 3rd Sports Tourism Awards at the Grand Wing of Resorts World Manila, Newport City, on November 26, 2019. Running away with the top award as Destination of the Year was Clark Freeport for organizing and supporting well over … Continue reading SPORTS TOURISM AWARDS AN INSPIRATION
The Taiwan Expo 2019 has set foot in Davao City for the first time, as the global expo brings Taiwanese companies seeking to forge business collaboration with their Filipino counterparts. Organized by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the expo is the country's main platform for its … Continue reading TAIWAN EXPO 2019 ENTERS DAVAO CITY, SHOWCASES ‘BEST PRODUCTS’ OF TAIWAN
‘Taiwan in Design’ is a major project organized by TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) that seeks to catalyze business transactions between Taiwan and the Philippine through design. The project will be featured in the upcoming Taiwan Expo 2019 in SMX, Lanang this November 8-9, 2019. This design showcase will demonstrate the designs of Taiwan … Continue reading ‘Taiwan in Design’ Set to Grace Taiwan Expo 2019 in Davao
Cebu Pacific Air introduces CEB Flexi—a flight "add-on" feature that gives us travelers the flexibility to rebook flights up to two times, and until (2) hours before departure, for a minimal fee. Uncertainties knock on unexpected days. Worst ones are those that result to moving the trip to a later date, and pay rebooking fees … Continue reading CEBU PACIFIC INTRODUCES NEW ADD-ON FEATURE FOR FLEXIBLE TICKET REBOOKING
Cebu Pacific Air is further enhancing its online assistance facility with their cute virtual travel auxiliary, CHARLIE. Reachable via Facebook Messenger and on http://www.cebupacificair.com, Charlie can retrieve your existing itinerary, check you in online, provide digital boarding pass and address basic booking or seat sale questions. Go check out Charlie now on facebook! =)
It's no secret that Taiwan has one of the world's best street-food scenery. The culinary philosophy in Taiwan is simple. 'Eat often and eat well. Small eats -- but lots of them!' Taiwan's food is a mash-up of the cuisine of the Min Nan, Teochew and Hokkien Chinese communities, along with Japanese cooking. Taiwanese food is actually … Continue reading TAIWAN EXPO 2019 IN DAVAO CITY
Last August 26 to 31,2019, twenty five active bloggers and influencers from different ASEAN countries gathered in Kuala Lumpur, to participate in the Malaysia ASEAN Influencers and Key Opinion Leaders programme (MAIKOL 2019). The 6-days programme offered the participants a fun and engaging ‘Experience Malaysia’ activities and cultural exposure, aiming to promote Visit Malaysia 2020 … Continue reading A Brief Two-Days Visit to Tawau and Lahad Datu,Sabah
Last August 26 to 31,2019, twenty five active bloggers and influencers from different ASEAN countries gathered in Kuala Lumpur, to participate in the Malaysia ASEAN Influencers and Key Opinion Leaders programme (MAIKOL 2019). The 6-days programme offered the participants a fun and engaging 'Experience Malaysia' activities and cultural exposure, aiming to promote Visit Malaysia 2020 … Continue reading Highlights of Malaysia ASEAN Influencers Programme (MAIKOL 2019)
ASEAN brotherhood and camaraderie was celebrated once again during the MAIKOL 2019, held August 26 to 31, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event gathered 25 influencers and bloggers from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand, to take part on a 6-days Experience Malaysia programme. The programme was sponsored by Sunway City … Continue reading Revisiting Malaysia with Sunway City Kuala Lumpur
The Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the most famous Buddhist pagodas in the world and it is certainly the main attraction of Yangon,Myanmar. No visit to Myanmar is complete without a visit to this gold leaf-covered, centuries-old Pagoda, which is said to enshrine strands of Buddha's hair and other holy relics. The Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar … Continue reading Day Tour Around Yangon and the Shwedagon Pagoda
Mandalay is home to several of Myanmar's Architectural Treasures. The airport arrival gives a clear hint of what awaits at the city centre. Kuthodaw Pagoda – A Unesco World Heritage site known for its intricate architecture and hundreds of brilliant white pagodas. Myanmar's traditional architecture is primarily used for worship, pilgrimage, storage of Buddhist relics … Continue reading One Day in Mandalay:A Photoblog
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