LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The Philippine Coast Guard temporarily suspended sea travel in southern Quezon after storm signal No. 1 was raised due to tropical cyclone “Egay” on Monday, July 24. PCG-Southern Quezon commander Janus Robinson Sabas said the suspension covers the towns of Pitogo, San...
A CHERRY BLOSSOM JOURNEY Japan's cherry blossoms, or *sakura*, come in full bloom around late March to early April Japan has enamored the world. Its rich heritage, fascinating culture, and wonderful culinary delights are just a few things that make it an exciting travel destination. This...
WHAT WAS LEFT Nagasaki was the second target hit by an atomic bomb dropped by the US in Japan during World War II (Photo: Encyclopedia Britannica) I grew up at a time the word Nagasaki, like Hiroshima, was synonymous with the atomic bomb. It also conjured up to me eyes bulging out of sockets, teeth...
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has announced the extension of the trial visa-free entry for nationals from select countries, including the Philippines, from Aug. 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. *File photo* In a statement, Taiwan's MOFA said it made the decision after evaluating the...
Meeting the leaders of the world's "super powers" kept President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s first year in office eventful. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and US President Joe Biden during the bilateral meeting at the Oval Office inside the White House in Washington D.C. on May 01,...
MV 2GO Masagana is one of the country’s fastest and most modern vessels today which offers hotel-like amenities and cruise-like experience. In today’s fast paced and hasty lifestyle where one is focused on the destination—not the journey, only a special few would appreciate sea travel....
9,627KM The Parthenon is the most iconic of ancient ruins in Athens, which can also take you as far back in time as 2,500 years ago I might have gone very far, but surely not far enough. I’ve been 200 kilometers into the Arctic Circle, crossing the white vastness on a snowmobile and a dog...
Just a few hours’ drive away from Manila lies the province of Bataan, a place brimming with history and natural beauty. Whether you’re a history nerd, a beach lover, or just someone who needs to get away from it all, Bataan has something to offer. Allow us to give you three good reasons to...
By Alex Amansec Photos by Ritche Amansec REVPAL RIDE Motorists Ritche Amansec and JF Lopez pose for a selfie along the Revpal route to Tagaytay Halina’t lalarga na (Come! We’re going!) Whether you own a big bike or a scooter, there’s so much more to feel beyond the winding dashes along major...
EAT AWAY Scene from the Japanese film The Midnight Diner about the stories behind the frenzy of Tokyo life What is the Philippines without a plate of adobo, China without Peking duck, France without *pot-au-feu*, Canada without poutine, and Mexico without mole? Like everything else, the nature of...
By James Sam EARLY MORNING A child spends his morning recreationally at a muddy field In the southern province of Rwanda, I spent two weeks living in a town just off the district of Kamonyi, known by the locals as Prefegitura ya Kibungo. A small locality detached from the ongoings of Kigali, the...
For many Filipinos, traveling to South Korea means ticking off items from their bucketlist of must-visit K-drama filming locations. That makes Seoul a dream destination for many Halyu-loving Pinoys. But apart from the regular spots like the N Seoul Tower, Myeong-dong, and the Gyeongbokgung Palace,...
