A travel & adventure blog by Kara Santos
Venice needs no introduction. The world-famous floating city in Italy has been featured in so many Hollywood films, TV shows, books, video games and modern media, that everyone knows what it looks like. Theme parks and malls around the world build artificial canals just to replicate the look and feel of Venice.
Staying connected online when traveling overseas is now a necessity. With all the travel apps people use for booking hotels and activities, filling up online forms and health declaration cards, scanning QR codes, getting access to e-tickets, and essential communication with travel companions, it’s essential for travelers to stay connected as soon as they land.
Looking for deals and discounts for your next trip to Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and more?
You might want to sked a mall visit this weekend for the Klook Travel Fest 2024. Activity booking platform Klook is launching great deals for Klook users at the Klook Travel Fest 2024 happening this September 14 (11:00 AM to 7:30 PM) to 15 (10:00 AM to 7:30 PM) at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall.
You can save up to PHP 8,000.00 on your purchases, avail of Buy 1 Get 1 deals, win hourly hotel stay giveaways, and meet special guests and favorite travel icons at the two-day event.
Here are some of the highlights to look forward to at the event.
Continue reading “Klook Travel Fest 2024: What to expect”
Long-haul flights are known to be boring and exhausting, and while pilots who have taken pilot training in the Philippines, USA, UK, or elsewhere are prepared to handle the long journey, most ordinary people aren’t. Preparing for a long flight involves more than just packing your bags. To ensure a stress-free journey like this requires careful planning, choosing the right travel essentials, as well as factoring in your health and comfort.
Compared to many other cities around the world, Metro Manila is not a bike-friendly destination. The city itself, with the urban sprawl, horrible traffic, and lack of safe and secure bicycle lanes, makes it pretty scary to explore on two wheels. Sure, you can find many areas for urban biking in the city but chances are, these spots are difficult to get to or you’ll be exposed to the polluted city most of the time.
We’ve all got to start from Zero.
Sometimes, a visit to one landmark can spur you to get out of the house and give you a reason to travel somewhere. If you follow this blog, you know that I like to collect random things or visit specific reference points during road trips. One new travel quest I want to do in the future is to loop some of the many islands in the Philippines by motorcycle (the larger ones) or by bike (the smaller ones). And the best place to start in each island would be the Kilometer Zero markers on the road.
To tip or not to tip? That is the question.
This is a common dilemma when dining out in restaurants, riding taxis, getting a massage, and availing of tours in other countries. During a recent trip to Vietnam, we were unsure of how much to give when splitting the bill. The number of zeros added to the confusion, and we were splitting the bill five ways, so it was a bit difficult to calculate every time we’d go somewhere. We kept converting back and forth to our local currency to make sure we weren’t giving too little or too much.
To help fellow travelers out, I’ve compiled some tipping customs in different countries often visited by Filipino travelers including those I’ve personally traveled to or plan to visit for easy reference.
Continue reading “Travel Tips: How much should you tip in different countries?”In case you didn’t know, the Philippines has its own Hop-On Hop-Off (HOHO) Sightseeing tour bus in several hubs around Metro Manila. As of February 2024, three out of the six planned routes are currently operational in the areas of Manila, Makati, and Pasay. The three other hubs in the areas of Pasig/San Juan/Mandaluyong, Taguig, and Quezon City, are expected to be launched later this year.
Seoul is a travel destination where the old and new coexist. Traveling here brings you up close to century-old palaces, traditional cafes, and beautifully preserved natural landscapes. But at the same time, you get also high-tech modern attractions, bustling shopping districts, and all the creature comforts of a cosmopolitan city, which you can easily navigate with the efficient train network.
With traffic building up and gatherings being held left and right, sometimes all you’re looking for at the end of the day is some peace and quiet. Luckily, living in a versatile country like the Philippines allows for loads of options for a quick and easy getaway from urban living.
In contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city, the Philippines takes pride in its tranquil and picturesque provinces. Hidden among the bigger cities are sandy white beaches, fresh mountain trails, and crystalline bodies of water that are sure to ease your mind and settle your soul. With thousands of these gems tucked away all over the country, why not gift yourself and your loved ones a visit to one (or several) to relax and peacefully retreat to this holiday season.
Continue reading “3 stunning PH islands to visit this holiday season”
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