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5 Haunted Places in the Philippines

It’s October and there’s no better time to travel somewhere scary. Instead of celebrating Halloween at home, go on a real spooky adventure. There’s no stopping you. Who knows? You might be surprised to find a scary little spot near you.

The Philippines might be better known for our wonderful people and pristine beaches, but we have a long bloody history which lends itself to a few scary stories as well.

written on October 5th, 2017 by Carlo Villarica

A Japan Guide…sort of.

In many ways, Japan is the exact opposite of the Philippines. You could say we occupy opposite points in a spectrum. Here’s a quick example, we as Filipinos are generally flexible when it comes to rules. You could even say we are “too” flexible. The Japanese follow rules to the tee.

written on September 21st, 2017 by Carlo Villarica

A Day in Hong Kong [PHOTO-ESSAY]

When you have one free day in a city you’re unfamiliar with, it only makes sense to explore and see what you can. A friend and I had a free day in Hong Kong and luckily, it’s a city of walking and great public transport. 

written on September 13th, 2017 by Monica Villarica

A Different Side to San Francisco [PHOTO-ESSAY]

When we visited California last year, one of our priorities was to stop by San Francisco. If you’ve been reading about travel for a while, it’s not difficult to imagine why we wanted to visit this amazing place.

written on September 5th, 2017 by Carlo Villarica

7 To Do’s in Copenhagen

Copenhagen ranks up there as one of the most livable cities in the world, at least during the summer months of June July and August. I heard their winters are long and dark, but the Danes still make winter a beautiful affair with sparkling lights and a beautiful city covered in snow.

written on August 24th, 2017 by Carlo Villarica

How to be a Responsible Traveler

Travel mistakes can be cringe worthy to borderline offensive. Lucky for you, these incidents are also avoidable. Act in a way that if places could speak, they might rate you as a five-star traveler.

Be mindful of the following things:

written on August 17th, 2017 by Karla Rule

Road Trips in California [Photo Essay]

There’s nothing quite like a road trip in California, so many beaches to visit, lots of beautiful quaint towns, and…

written on August 7th, 2017 by Carlo Villarica

Falling In Love with Siargao [Photo & Video Essay]

One weekend.

That’s all it takes for you to fall in love with Siargao. We all know that learning to surf is on top of the list but we experienced something different. During the two full days that we spent there, we experienced a different side of the island that deeply rooted our love for it.

written on July 27th, 2017 by Monica Villarica

5 Destinations For Women Who Love To Travel Solo

More and more women are traveling solo these days. Sure, it’s scary, but the idea of exploring the world on your own can be empowering as well. It speaks volumes about a woman’s independence and sense of adventure.

Here are 5 of the best destinations for the solo female traveler:

written on July 20th, 2017 by Kristiana Rule

5 Reasons Why Your Next Vacation should Be on a Cruise

Filipinos usually enjoy big family gatherings and spending time with each other. Our family is not a stranger to the weekly Sunday lunches, but with all of us living in different cities and countries, reunions become a big deal. For this year’s get together, 37 (and still incomplete!) of us went on a 12-day Baltic Cruise aboard Princess Cruises’ Regal Princess. It may sound chaotic having so many people get together almost daily for excursion tours, but it was a blast. My whole family thoroughly enjoyed the cruise and so will you!

written on July 11th, 2017 by Monica Villarica