A travel & adventure blog by Kara Santos
After three years of feeling trapped in separate households during the pandemic, my family and I finally got a chance to travel to Seoul, South Korea. Blame it on the popularity of K-dramas we binged on during the lockdown, and our frequent dining out in samgyupsal restaurants in the metro, but everyone was eager to experience Seoul for themselves and spend quality time together.
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.
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.
France has been on my travel radar for a while now. With travel restrictions around the world easing, I hope to apply for a Shengen Visa and visit France and other European countries soon. The article below is a guest post to help travelers plan their trips.
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.
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.
Continue reading “The Forest Lodge at Camp John Hay: Family-friendly mountain resort 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.
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.
Continue reading “15 budget tips for the revenge travel era”Looking for a unique and affordable place to stay in La Union with direct access to the beach? Charlie’s Hangar Surf Hostel is an aviation-themed hostel in the surf town that offers bunk spaces for as little as P750 a night.
La Union, considered the surfing capital of the Northern Philippines, has always been a popular destination for weekend travelers coming from the metro. Aside from surfers, Elyu attracts digital nomads, backpackers, solo travelers, and families taveling with kids and pets who want to enjoy a hassle-free vacation place without having to book flights from Manila.
Continue reading “Charlie’s Hangar Surf Hostel: Budget-friendly beachfront bunks in La Union”Want to try biking in La Union on your next beach vacation? Most tourists go to Elyu to enjoy the beach and the waves. But if you’re looking for new things to do in La Union aside from learning to surf, food-tripping, going grape picking, or sightseeing, biking might be a good activity. Biking can let you discover a different side of La Union.
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