Tag: local travel

Finding patches of green, more so a field of colorful flowers, is hard to do in Metro Manila. It's a good thing that the chilly foothills of Sierra Madre are just to the right, on our eastern border. If you're looking to

The long weekends of 2021 have been announced and a number of local travel destinations are opening their doors to tourists in an effort to jump start the industry. If you are one of those considering a visit to one of the

Private villas and exclusive resorts are now becoming the go-to destinations for families and friends looking for a quick weekend getaway. You not only get all the space to practice social distancing but also make sure that you don't go near strangers.

More and more of our favorite local travel destinations are opening their doors to tourists, a welcome move for many of us seeking a change of scenery after being cooped up for nearly a year. Of course, there are necessary safety protocols

Mountain ridges and hills not only make great spots for waking up to a sea of clouds, but also for sleeping under the stars. These places are far enough from artificial lights and smog, and set the stage for stars to twinkle

Who hasn't dreamed of dining under the stars in the open streets of Italy or France? It's a romantic prospect—one that you might not think is possible in this side of the world. But we recently got wind of a one-of-a-kind spot

TOP STORY: Did You Know? All the Holiday Movies on Netflix Are Actually ConnectedPestaño Farm, Antipolo City, Rizalwww.facebook.com/villaelishaRates start at P30,000 (20 pax)Pestaño Farm in Antipolo is known for its sprawling grounds, once a neglected piece of land with cogon grass and tree

Amid the continuing threat of COVID-19 in the Philippines, last month the Department of Tourism opened a page on their website listing down all the re-opened tourist spots around the country and the possible restrictions that come with them. TOP STORY: BJ Pascual Reveals

Despite being Baguio City's newest popular tourist attraction, the Bamboo Eco-Park is temporarily closing due to vandalism. Philippine Bamboo Foundation President Edgardo Manda made the announcement on his Facebook account on Monday, November 9, 2020.TOP STORY: BJ Pascual Reveals the Inspiration Behind Nadine

"Pics or it didn't happen" is the mantra of the Instagram era. And this especially applies to tourists who are always on the lookout for places they can snap and post. Mapols Farm in Pototan, Iloilo is probably what you're looking for

Tanay in Rizal and Sagada in the Mountain Province are known for giving tourists the best places to wake up to: amid a sea of clouds during a glorious sunrise. But somewhere in Cebu is a rustic cabin that can also give

There’s a “rabbit hole” in Antipolo and it leads to every aesthetic-obsessed foodie’s own personal wonderland. Located 76 steps below events venue Antipolo Beehouse, the Burrow Cafe is an underground escape built amongst the refreshing sights and sounds of nature.The brainchild of Vitty

We earlier reported that Tagaytay City Administrator Gregorio Monreal announced that visitors of the city would no longer need a travel pass, and would only have to fill up a health declaration form. An update on the matter has just been released

If you're like almost everyone else stuck at home for nearly six months and counting, you might be looking for an escape to nature without compromising your safety. This might be an option. Remember Tagaytay? The not-so-far-from-the-city getaway that offers a cool breeze?

There are certain locations and settings commonly shown in K-dramas that have become easier to spot for fans. There’s most likely a scene in a café or a chicken restaurant, one in a park or a bamboo forest, and one in a department

A bit of good news if you’re hoping to leave the city for cooler climes: Baguio City is considering reopening to a limited number of tourists by September, its public information office announced Tuesday. Those who want to visit the summer capital

With a wealth of islands to show for, it's no surprise that the Philippines is home to some of the best tourist attractions in the world—and we're not just saying this as locals either. Over the years, international travel magazines like Travel

Three months after tourism was halted in Bohol due to the COVID-19 crisis, locals have started to report sightings of killer whales in the waters of Garcia Hernandez town. Pods of orcas have been spotted around the area since June 29, along with

Bohol may be best known for its Chocolate Hills, but did you know that the province also harbors a verdant man-made wonder? Aptly dubbed the Bilar Man-Made Forest, this long stretch of road between the towns of Bilar and Loboc is flanked

The summer months have escaped us and so have any travel plans we laid out, yet as the walls of our confines start to wear on us, daydreaming of the day we can go off and explore safely seems like a great