Tag: Travel abroad

Travel has always been the world’s favorite leisure activity. Since 2011, the growth of international travel has steadily outpaced that of the global economy. In fact, 2019 has shown a five percent increase in international tourist arrivals, resulting in a four percent

Not many people would suggest the mist-shrouded mountains of Sa Pa in Vietnam as a must-see destination. "What's there to see, anyway?" was a question I got asked numerous times before I left for my trip.Sa Pa can be very touristy if

The holidays are coming up, and for you, that might mean a much-awaited trip to somewhere cold! Bundle up with style inspo from Lovi Poe's recent jaunt to sunny-yet-frigid Italy.

It's not just the destination that makes the journey. While cheap flights are great, it's about time that you also get more than just great airfare: comfort, convenience, and service should be part and parcel of any airline experience you are to have.

Heart Evangelista's trip to Rome was surely one for the books. For one, she visited the famed city for the official launch of the H&M x Giambattista Valli collection. She even got a front-row seat at the collection's runway show, which was

While we've always talked about big, Instagram-worthy weddings, you have to admit that the best part about getting hitched are the more intimate moments that come right after. And we're not talking about the mandatory reception or unsupervised afterparty—we mean the self-congratulatory

Although Filipinos preferred to travel locally last year, there are many who still enjoy flying abroad whenever the travel bug bites. Exploring unfamiliar territory makes for memorable experiences, and it seems that Europe is still a continent that Filipinos love to get lost in.In 2018, the

The Philippine passport might not be the most powerful passport in the world—that title goes to Japan and Singapore—but it’s not as bad as people might think. In fact, while there are only 64 countries and territories that Filipinos can enter visa-free,

So you've finally decided to travel to the Land of the Morning Calm! Whether you're touring South Korea to taste their yummy delicacies, take photos at their IG-worthy tourist spots, or go on a K-pop or K-drama pilgrimage, first things first: You'll

For most people, traveling's often seen as a group activity—be it with your family, your friends, or special someone. After all, who'd want to get lost in a foreign city alone? Those who fly solo are likely assumed to be going on

It’s official! Boracay is definitely making a comeback as Conde Nast Traveler just hailed its white sand beaches as the Best Island in Asia for 2019! The title was previously held by Siargao last year for its 2018 survey.The accolade comes just

When it comes to planning a trip, there really is no time to waste. It's better to think in advance, especially with all the new countries easing up on visas to Filipinos. That said, we've put together a list of visa-free travel

Your passport is the one thing that you absolutely can’t leave without when going abroad. You’ll need a passport that’s valid for at least six months to be allowed to leave the country. But with the long waiting time to have your

The fourth case of polio in the Philippines was confirmed early in November 2019—nearly two decades after it was declared to have been eradicated in the country. In the midst of this outbreak, the number of countries requiring an International Certificate of

Packing for an Instagrammable trip? Here's a styling hack Erich Gonzales swears by that will make the process so much easier: bring clothes that come in monochromatic hues. This way, you can think less about whether your top and bottom match—and you don't necessarily need to sport pieces

We may be more than a month away from Christmas, but the perfect present already awaits: a two-week promo with the best travel deals. Cebu Pacific kicks off the yuletide season with the last wave of its Super Seat Fest—for 2019, at

You can now book your last-minute travel plans or big 2020 adventures through Agoda without needing a credit card. As one of the world's fastest growing digital travel platforms, Agoda heard your pleas, which is why it's now easier for Filipinos to book

As destinations go, it isn’t exactly top of mind. We’d go as far as to say that most people would probably picture nothing but rolling green hills and lush forests when you say its name, and yes, it has those in spades.

You probably have at least one European country in your travel bucket list, which you've never managed to set aside time (and money) for, probably because a tiny part of you can't justify the added expense.If you're still iffy about going, why

One thing that you probably always make budget for is traveling. It's a pretty good investment, after all. There's no price tag on a great experience. But while you may already consider yourself a plane-hopping jet-setting maverick, there's nothing wrong with being on the