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Quarantine measures in Metro Manila will ease up by June 1st as the government announced that Metro Manila will be placed under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ), some public transportation services will be allowed operation, including GrabCar. Here are things you need to you need to know about GrabCar Safety and Health Measures amid Operation […]
When the President of the Philippines announced the lockdown in Luzon, one of the things he said that strike me about staying at home is that there are places and corners in your houses that you haven’t been yet, so enjoy your time in quarantine touring. It created a lot of meme, people in their […]
You don’t want to be rushed when you are planning your perfect summer vacation. Summer is peak travel season which means prices are high and accommodations are booked. The season is when kids are off school, the beaches are the most beautiful, the weather is perfect and everyone is just happy to travel. […]
The Philippine cities of Batangas, Muntinlupa, and Santa Rosa have been selected as national finalists in this year’s World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) One Planet City Challenge (OPCC). Over 250 cities from around the globe, including 13 from the Philippines, joined the OPCC’s 2020 leg. Originally known as the Earth Hour Challenge, WWF kicked […]
Travel is liberating. It’s an experience that could potentially change your life if you let it. With a new perspective, you grow to appreciate places that you’ve never seen before in person, different people, cultures, food, music, and traditions. How to Feel Like You’re Traveling Even When You’re Not Due to the addictive nature of […]
From drive-through confessions, where a priest – seated a meter away – hears a parishioner confess his sins while inside his car, to receiving holy communion in front yards, the Catholic Church has found innovative ways to engage its flock in prayer and participate in church activities amid the worldwide spread of the novel corona […]
If there is another Asian country I would be happy to live on a long time , that would be Singapore. I’ve been there a couple of times and I am in love with the dynamic and diverse lifestyle there. Why immigrate to Singapore? A survey with expats done in 2019 by one of the […]
It’s easy to see why so many people make a huge deal about their holiday plans. After all, lots of professionals only have a finite number of off days during the year. What’s more, they may only be able to afford one big trip every few months. As such, picking the right vacation destination is […]
Honestly, I’m one of those who cringe at expensive wedding preparations and inviting hundred of people to witness a couples union. Sure, we should all be proud about tying the knot with the one we promise to love for the rest of our lives, but honestly I would rather spend on a lavish honeymoon or […]
Welcome to the Philippines! Getting around the Philippines, especially in the Metro, is a bit challenging because of traffic. But with all the new roads in the making, the experience will be smoother sooner or later. The Commuter Must-Haves To help you prepare for your travel around the Philippines, here are the things […]
If you wanna say “I do” do it in Guam. I was invited for a lunch gathering with Guam Visitors Bureau Philippines recently so they can update us on what’s new in Guam. One of my takeaway after the event was, Guam is actually a great place to get married ! Why? Here’s just two […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has announced its search for candidates to join the 2020 Foreign Tourism Service Examinations (FTSE) to beef up its talent pool for its foreign offices. Interested applicants can either choose to be a Tourism Attaché or Foreign Tourism Officer depending on their qualifications. Tourism Attaché applicants should have a Master’s […]