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It's that time of the year when New York-based travel magazine Travel + Leisure releases their much-awaited The World's Best Awards, where they reveal the rankings of the greatest islands, cities, hotels, airports based on reader ratings."This year’s World’s Best Awards survey ...

Back in the ’80s and ’90s, the beach of Matabungkay was the ultimate destination for yuppies and college students who were looking for a perfect weekend getaway from the city. Families would also bring their kids to Matabungkay’s white sand beach during ...

The first time I traveled to Siquijor, I missed my flight because I overslept. When I finally woke up, I had about three dozen missed calls from my friends all wondering where I was and what happened to me. I had to ...

The Philippines is well known for some of the world’s most beautiful islands: Siargao, Cebu, Palawan, and Boracay. Off the coast of these crowded getaways are islets that are seldom visited by travelers for various reasons: because it’s a pain in the ass to get there ...

With the pandemic still in full swing, now is the best time to stay home and save up for your next vacation abroad.If you're planning to include Cambodia on your post-pandemic travel list, prepare USD3,000—equivalent to PHP150,000—to be deposited in their designated ...

The allure of cool brands stems from selling a lifestyle rather than a product. It's why clothing labels diversify from apparel to other categories such as home, accessories, and fragrances. In recent years, the game has changed to include the hotel industry. ...

The Henly Passport Index for 2020 is out. Each year, global citizenship firm Henley & Partners ranks countries around the world according to the travel freedom their citizens enjoy. Top Story: 8 Filipino Actors Who Married Into High SocietyThe good news is that the Philippines ...

Get ready to pack your bags. Palawan has been named the fifth most popular destination for post-lockdown travel, according to global travel site Big 7 Travel.Based on surveys and Google Search data, it looks like the most popular destinations are the ones ...

Baguio City in Benguet is just one of the many tourist destinations that had to close amid the ongoing pandemic in the Philippines. The favorite summer spot even had to postpone (and eventually, cancel) the much-awaited Panagbenga Festival, which is held every February. ...

International travel is slowly opening up all over the world. Though we still have a long way to go until nonessential travel continues, it's still better to be prepared when the day comes. How prepared do you need to be? Well, you have to ...

When it comes to tourism-related superlatives (e.g. "World's Best Islands" or "World's Most Beautiful Islands"), you can count on Palawan to be a staple on any list. And it's achieved that again with Conde Nast Traveler's list of the "30 Best Beaches ...

The new normal in air travel isn't just about protective equipment, no-touch policies, and other safety guidelines. It's also affecting how much booze you can consume or, rather, the lack of it.Top Story: These Famous Filipinos Have Harvard University CredentialsAccording to CNN, Easyjet, ...

Until someone discovers a vaccine, COVID-19 will continue lurking in the background even when the government lifts quarantine. This means maintaining physical distance is still our best bet to avoid getting infected by the virus.To make sure that travelers sit as far ...

La Union, dubbed the "Surfing Capital of the North" for the amazing waves along the coast of San Juan, is finally reopening its tourist spots—to locals, at least. Along with the rest of Region I, the province was eased into the modified community ...

Jose Rizal’s travels in Europe are well-dcoumented. Our national hero left the Philippines in 1882 to study medicine in Spain. He also visited France to learn more about how medicine was practiced there. And of course, it was in Germany where he ...

Thai dancers wearing face shields, touchless payments at malls, and armies of disinfectors spraying surfaces. This is how Thailand looks now. As the country slowly eases restrictions on businesses and tourists, a new normal takes hold. Thailand’s Safety and Health Administration has ...

Hardworking people of Iloilo had been riding bicycles to and from the workplace long before the coronavirus outbreak.Because of the surge of cyclists nationwide, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have begun constructing bike lanes in EDSA. But did you know ...

The Philippines is a tropical paradise for many reasons. We have the most beautiful islands, rich biodiversity of animals, and of course, delicious food that makes international travelers come back for more. But take a closer look and you can find these ...

Safety has always been the top concern for travelers. In today's world, however, that means much more than pickpocketing and other petty crimes. Now, it means following the World Health Organization's recommendations and checking out the protocols in place in a post-coronavirus world.Top Story: Despite the Odds, ...

I'm back home in the Philippines and I couldn't be happier. So much angst and anxiety had gone into waiting, planning, and preparing for the trip that I had no energy left to celebrate once I actually got back that last week in ...