By Tio Moreno For many Filipinos who haven’t visited mainland China, the image of the country might still reflect the “sleeping giant” of decades ago—an overpopulated communist state where freedom is restricted, personal possessions are tightly controlled, and a limited use of the English...
SEASIDE WONDER It's hard not to miss the shining blue and bronze color combo of Lanson's exterior From afar, the bronze and blue color combination of the Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila’s exterior is an eye-catch. Walking toward the venue, it was a windy day with a slight gloom in the...
WHAT A VIEW River Arno and the Ponte Vecchio in the background Tuscany in autumn is a great respite from the typhoons and scorching sunshine of Manila in October and November. I accompanied Issa to attend the wedding of her good friend, Annika, and we flew to Italy; making Florence our home base...
From left: Director of Operations, Toni Sitchon; Security Manager, Erwin Joseph Calupig;Chief Engineer, Manu Baradan; and General Manager, Marko Janssen Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu once again achieves the prestigious Executive Level Certification from Safehotels—a globally recognized...
Brave, bold, and visionary are some of the things that make Rachel Carrasco a total girl boss. Growing up in a family where pursuing a career in finance or tech is the definitive formula to success, she defied it and built a professional life in the field of lifestyle and marketing. Since then, she...
With 2024’s travel goals in the rearview, now is the time for travelers to refresh their bucket lists with more meaningful journeys for 2025. According to trend reports from Expedia and Booking.com, vacationers are moving away from crowded global hot spots toward tranquil, lesser-known...
IT BECKONS TO YOU Feel the waves and find inner peace while embarking on an island hopping tour in El Nido, Palawan Feeling the heavy load of your work starting to get to you? It’s now your chance to plan your next vacation while Cebu Pacific is currently having a seat sale until Nov. 7. For...
SLEEP TIGHT The iKOU Sleep Ritual in the newly reopened Grand Hyatt Singapore Grand Hyatt Singapore has launched its “Sleep at Hyatt” campaign, a holistic wellbeing initiative created to advocate the importance of a good night’s rest. Quality sleep is essential for physical and mental...
DIVE INTO MYSTERY Several ships and airplanes have notoriously vanished within the Bermuda Triangle For travelers who enjoy conspiracy theories, the Bermuda Triangle stands out as a particular favorite due to the supposed disappearances that occur within its confines spanning across Florida, the...
By Jacqueline Lucero BEWARE THE ASWANG Filipino folklore often depict the aswang as a shape-shifting demon that preys on pregnant women (Photo from NBC's Grimm ) “I’m in Roxas City, Capiz,” I said casually when I picked up my friend’s call. There was a brief pause before she shot back,...
By Jacqueline Lucero What’s not to love about the coastal area of Roxas City, Kapis? If you’ve never been to the area, here are a few fun facts about Capiz that will get you to check it out. Locals pronounce Roxas City, Capiz, as “Rowas City, Kapis.” This unique pronunciation...
There’s an emerging type of thrillseekers in the tourism market that has grown a steady following over the years. While there’s your usual daredevil who seeks out nature’s thrills through skydiving and going down rapids, there are now those who seek out haunted destinations hoping to have a...
