A travel & adventure blog by Kara Santos
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on a biking boom in the Philippines and around the world, unlike anything we’ve seen before. More and more people are getting into biking as their main means of transportation and leisure weekend activity. Provincial borders may still closed and leisure travel is still prohibited in the NCR, but biking for exercise can really open up a whole new world of adventure.
GIVI, the world’s premier motorcycle accessories manufacturer, recently launched a new top box boasting of revolutionary design and enhanced visibility on the road.
In terms of looks, the top case sports an attractive new design without compromising safety. The polygon exterior of the case is equipped with reflective prismatic elements on each front corner. These elements present a bold façade that aims to enhance the rider’s visibility on the road for added safety.
If you’re planning to drive a motorcycle or regularly back ride as a passenger, the most basic piece of safety equipment you need is a proper helmet. Since motorcycles don’t provide the structural protection that a car does to keep drivers safe in the event of accidents, riders need to take extra precautions to protect their body, especially their head – and that’s where helmets come in.
A lot of shops in the Philippines sell motorcycle helmets designed for guys. As a female rider, I’ve personally had a hard time finding a helmet that fits me. While I’ve used a few different helmets over the years, the best-fitting ones for me so far have been the ones from LS2 Helmets Philippines.
Continue reading “Gear Guide: Choosing a Motorcycle Helmet”If you’re short on space at home and want a form of transport for urban commuting and errands in the city, folding bikes are a practical choice. Folding bikes are bicycles designed to fold into a compact form and can be more easily carried into buildings. While originally designed for short distances and flat roads, many cycling enthusiasts also use folding bikes for epic rides up mountain roads and for bike touring over hundreds of kilometers.
Folding bikes are a great option for bimodal transport and can be carried easily while riding in buses, trains, cars, planes, and boats, making them a good choice for urban dwellers and leisure travelers.
Continue reading “Are Folding Bikes for you?”With the lack of public transportation and the need for social distancing when getting around, more people are interested in buying a bicycle for their personal mobility. While many are thinking of bicycles for short-term use and commuting because of restricted movements brought by the lockdown and quarantine, once checkpoints and borders to other provinces open up and travel by air and sea is allowed again, traveling by bike for leisure may also become more popular.
So you’re looking to buy your first motorcycle but don’t know where to start. There are just so many motorcycle models and brands out there that it can feel pretty intimidating just browsing online or going to a shop to inquire about a motorcycle when you’ve never owned one before. I know how overwhelming it can be to look at a spec sheet and have no idea what all the numbers mean.
While I’m not really into the technical side of motorcycling, I think I can speak from experience. Together, my husband and I have bought 5 motorcycles: a Kawasaki Eliminator, Yamaha Mio Fino, Royal Enfield Classic 350, Suzuki Thunder (custom), and Kymco Like 150. I also rent motorbikes and scooters a lot when I travel and have had the chance to do test rides on various units for ride reviews.
Continue reading “First-Timers Guide to Buying a Motorcycle in the Philippines”For those of us who are lucky to be safe in our homes while we wait out this COVID-19 quarantine, it’s easy to just spend all day watching Netflix or surfing the net. While we can’t and shouldn’t be traveling for leisure right now, this extra time is a perfect opportunity to learn important new skills or gain knowledge that could give you an edge while traveling.
Here are just a few productivity apps that will help you unlock new skills essential for travel that might just come in handy for your next trip.
Continue reading “5 Fun Apps to Unlock New Travel Skills”The All-New Honda Genio is a chic scooter designed for beginner riders and the fast-growing female rider market. With a strong focus on style, safety, and fuel economy, this innovative 110cc scooter aims to give Filipinas and the youth a chance to experience the joy and freedom of riding.
It’s hard for me to find proper riding gear that fits properly. Aside from the fact that most motorcycle gear is designed for guys, I’m not that tall. Even if I find something I like, it usually doesn’t fit me. Riding jackets and gloves are usually oversized. Shoes are always too big. It’s a pain to even look at helmets because while there are so many cool designs out there, most brands only carry these in M to XL, men’s sizes. Motorcycling is still a male-dominated field in the Philippines. But thankfully, brands are starting to notice and manufacture gear specifically catering to the growing market of female riders.
When you think of scooters, you usually think of small, convenient and economic motorcycles for personal transportation in urban settings. But the Honda PCX150 is a scooter that manages to combine luxury, performance and reliability.
This scooter is ideal for working professionals or car owners who no longer want to suffer through traffic. It offers a luxurious ride that will make your life easier as you go about the daily grind in the metro.
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