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Where to stay in Ortigas for any budget

The Ortigas central business district is one of the busiest hubs in Metro Manila’s dynamic urban landscape. Located in the middle of Pasig, Mandaluyong, and Quezon City, this district at the heart of the metro has a vibrant mix of business establishments, premium lifestyle shopping malls, and residential areas. Whether you’re in town traveling for business, in transit on the way to other destinations, staycationing with the family, or looking for a restful luxury getaway to recharge, staying in the Ortigas CBD puts you in the middle of tall the action in the city.

5 unmissable sights in Banaue Sagada tour packages

The Cordillera region of the Philippines is home to beautiful destinations like Sagada in the Mountain Province and Banaue in Ifugao, which has UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Batad Rice Terraces and Bangaan Rice Terraces. International travelers who want to visit the key landmarks in these destinations might want to avail of package tours for hassle-free trips. The sponsored post below provides handy travel information on what sights to visit and links to a tour package provider.

Manila to Bataan Ferry Route and Schedule for 2024

Looking for a faster way to get from Manila to Bataan or Bataan to Manila without the long land travel? The Manila to Bataan ferry finally resumed operations starting November 15, 2023 with promo fares at for P499 for one-way tickets.

You can now travel faster to Bataan via 1Bataan Integrated Transport System, a ferry service that connects Metro Manila to the province of Bataan in Central Luzon by sea. Sea travel will take less than two hours, cutting travel time from land trips, which can take from 3 to 5 hours.

Art Deco Mansion: MiraNila Heritage House & Library in Quezon City

Hidden along a quiet residential street in Cubao is a stately Filipino mansion that has opened its doors to the public as a living museum and boutique events space. The MiraNila Heritage House and Library in Cubao is an Art Deco House originally built in 1929.

DOT launches upgraded Travel Philippines app

Local and international travelers now have a more convenient way to experience the beauty, culture, and adventures that the country has to offer with the launch of the upgraded Travel Philippines app. The digital app released by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines aims to enhance the tourism industry’s digitalization and provide easy access to guides, deals, and promotions.

7 new things to do in Nuvali, Laguna (2023)

While we’ve biked around some bike trails and attended a few sporting events and fun runs over the years, it’s been a while since I’ve revisited Nuvali in Laguna. Nuvali is a popular destination for day trips and as a stopover on the way to Tagaytay for dining and shopping for those based in the south of the metro.

Seda Nuvali: Family-friendly staycation resort near Manila

My family and I have made it a point to travel together more this year. Since we live in different households with my parents based in the province, we’ve had a lot of catching up to do. This is the first year since the pandemic that we’ve been able to celebrate milestone celebrations together like birthdays.

The Forest Lodge at Camp John Hay: Family-friendly mountain resort in Baguio City

Baguio City never gets old. The view of pine trees, mountains, and cold weather is always a great experience for those coming from the lowland areas. You can feel the Christmas spirit here all-year around, which makes it a great place to visit with friends and family. With a super long weekend coming up at the end of the month and the upcoming holiday season, Baguio is an easy destination for travelers coming from Manila.

For families traveling with kids, seniors, and pets looking for a place to stay in Baguio, The Forest Lodge at Camp John Hay is one of the top hotels to consider. This chill 5-story mountain resort with 178 rooms caters mostly to families, couples, group travelers, and leisure tourists.

5 cozy craft beer spots in Baguio City

The mere mention of the City of Pines immediately brings to mind images of hot chocolate, brewed coffee, ube jam, strawberry taho, and a lot of other iconic eats. Baguio City is an amazing destination for foodies, with a sheer variety of artistic homegrown restaurants to choose from serving all types of cuisine. In the past few years, Baguio has become a destination for beer lovers as well.

15 budget tips for the revenge travel era

There’s no denying that everything is so darn expensive these days. In case you hadn’t noticed, the basic costs of goods and services is on the rise. For travelers, this means higher prices for different aspects of a trip, including airfare, accommodations, transportation, and meals.

Just look at the surge prices of Grab just going to and from the airport, the increase in ticket prices to sites, and the cost of public transportation. This October, JR Passes got a fare hike of 77%, which is a huge blow to travelers who want to cover as much ground during trips to Japan.

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