Melbourne is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. Known for its vibrant culture and rich heritage, this Australian city certainly deserves a spot in everyone’s travel bucket lists. Consistently ranked as one of the world’s most livable cities, Melbourne has been a dream destination for a lot of travelers.
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10 Great Biking Destinations in Luzon
Manila is not the most bike-friendly city in Asia. But if you venture a little further from the metro, you’ll be surprised to find that the Philippines actually has some pretty spectacular mountain biking destinations. Ok, so it may take a little bit of time, effort and resources to get there, but for cyclists looking for bucketlist-worthy places to bike in the country, I think we have a few that we can be proud of.
Pentahotel’s Eat Street & Pizza Bar
One of the coolest features of Pentahotels in Hong Kong are their in-house restaurants and bars. Combining the hotel lobby, reception area, bar and cafe into a single venue, Pentalounge is a lively gathering place with 230 seats anchored by eatstreet@ pentalounge which offers favorite Hong Kong dishes and a variety of comfort foods and all-day drinks.
Pentahotel Hong Kong Kowloon
Modern convenience meets old-style charm in Pentahotel Hong Kong, Kowloon. From the contemporary rustic decor, aged brick details, concrete walls adorned with street art-style murals, and other whimsical details inspired by local culture, Pentahotel Kowloon is a nostalgic step back in time. But it also manages to blends style with hi-tech comfort for modern-day travelers.
What to Pack for a Motorcycle Road Trip in the Philippines
Touring on a motorcycle in the Philippines is a great way to enjoy both the journey and a destination. Riding a motorcycle can give you the freedom to explore places, both familiar and remote. While riding a bicycle can give you that same freedom, riding a motorcycle doesn’t require as much energy, allows you to carry more stuff, and can take you to places faster, which is great if you only have limited time to explore.
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Travel Tips for the Rainy Season
Most people prefer to travel and go on adventures during the summer months when it’s sunny. However, you may find yourself having to travel during the monsoon months. While travelers need to take extra care as the rain may bring landslides and floods to many areas, the rainy season shouldn’t stop you from having fun. Here are a few travel tips to make the most of the rainy season in the Philippines.
Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas makes Maiden Call at Manila
Royal Caribbean International’s Voyager of the Seas, one of the region’s largest and most innovative cruise ships, made her first visit ever to Manila the past weekend. Voyager of the Seas is one of the largest ships to make its call at any Filipino port. The ship was on a 4-night cruise from Shenzhen, carrying over 3,600 guests onboard to tour Manila.
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10 Things to Do in Siargao
Siargao is a top tourist island in the province of Surigao del Norte in the Philippines. The island’s coastline is marked by a succession of reefs, small points and white, sandy beaches. Best known for being “The Surfing Capital of the Philippines,” Siargao has attracted local and international surfers over the years for annual sports events and competitions.
10 Things to Do in Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan is best known for its hi-tech attractions, traditional Chinese temples, hot springs resorts and mountainous terrain. Its capital Taipei is a fusion of culture and technology, with historical attractions, landmarks and vibrant night markets, all easily accessible with highly efficient public transport systems.
Last month, I got to visit Taipei for the first time. Art was on a work assignment to cover Computex, one of the largest computer and technology trade shows in the world held annually in Taipei. He extended his work trip for a few days and I joined him by booking an AirAsia flight through Traveloka to take advantage of the Visa-free entry for Filipinos. My mother and nephew decided to join for a summer family vacation.
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Cross-country road trips are on just about everyone’s bucket list, but they aren’t exactly a spontaneous thing. If you want to have an epic cross-country road trip, you’ve got to research and plan well in advance. From your route to your snacks, you’ll want everything to go smoothly while you’re enjoying the open road.
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