By the time we left for Chongqing, I had stopped counting the stories I needed to write and started counting something else entirely: steps. Not the metaphorical kind, but the literal ones — the kind that make your legs question your life choices. Chongqing is called the “Mountain City,” and...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has formally raised concerns with the Embassy of Oman in Manila over the requirement for Filipino travelers to present a negative HIV medical certificate upon entry to Oman. In a statement issued Friday, April 17, the DFA said it has made “strong...
Machu Picchu unveiled itself, hovering among the clouds just as the morning fog disappeared when we arrived. A citadel on the plateau of the Andes mountains in Peru 's southern part, it was built by the Inca, one of the most powerful pre-Columbian empires, to become a royal estate. It served...
Sleeping on a bed while in the air was once a dream limited solely to business-class flyers, but one airline is making it more accessible to economy flyers. Air New Zealand recently unveiled the Economy Skynest sleeping pods made for their new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights. Customers can soon...
YONGIN, South Korea - In a vast land in Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province, one can find the biggest open set in South Korea. The Dae Jang Geum Park is owned by Korean TV network Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). It features houses and structures reminiscent of Korea’s Three Kingdoms,...
Before finding their ideal partner, seahorses undergo a long courting process. For several days, the pair tries to synchronize their movements through dance. At this time, they “flirt” with one another by swimming side by side and holding tails. Once they’re certain of their partners, they...
Beachside destinations CaSoBe (Calatagan South Beach), Club Laiya, and Costa Azalea have warned the public against fake social media pages and online booking scams impersonating their official accounts. In a joint advisory, the three properties said they have received reports of unauthorized pages...
Montemar Beach Club, an exclusive membership club, invites members and guests to experience one of the most pristine and well-preserved beaches in the northern Philippines. Nestled along the stunning coastline of Bagac, Bataan, Montemar offers a refreshing coastal retreat where nature, comfort, and...
Picture this: a bonfire by the beach that echoes the warm tones of the setting sun. Then, when the glow of the sun fades from sight, dinner is served under a night sky illuminated by stars and the Blood Moon. That’s how my journey at Sunlight Ecotourism Island Resort (SETIR) in Culion, Palawan...
As the temperature starts to reach its peak, travelers’ wanderlust is also beginning to rise. While many are dreaming of vacations in cooler spots, for many travelers, the summer season calls for a fun day at the beach. And being an archipelago, the Philippines is blessed to have tropical havens...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it expects a daily departure of 45,000 passengers in the country’s airports and seaports this Holy Week. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado said the peak day this week is today, Wednesday, April 1. “We expect some queues at the...
While many Filipinos take time off to return to their provinces or observe Holy Week traditions, operations at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continue under a reduced workforce to ensure that essential services remain available. To ensure continuity of key services, the...
