Everyone is itching to travel again, but a lot of people are considering reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction or RT-PCR tests to be their modern-day blockade. The reasons are valid: It takes up a huge percent of their travel expenses, and it’s literally a matter of leaving it all up to...
Philippine Airlines (PAL), in partnership with Guide to the Philippines, now offers affordable “Easy Escapes” travel packages to key domestic destinations. Guide to the Philippines, a Department of Tourism- accredited online travel platform, brings together local travel experts and top tour,...
Chocolate Hills | ⓒ Zed Benson via Unsplash Bohol was on top of the list of provinces to adapt the “travel bubble” concept. The Department of Tourism jumpstarted this point-to-point travel by means of direct flights between select destinations with minimal Covid-19 cases, and allowed for a...
Everyone looks forward to a relaxing vacation, especially now when travel is very limited. But what if your happiness, especially your child’s joyful mood, gets halted. How should a parent handle this scenario? How should the resort take care of its guests? A mother's review Such is the case...
Big Lagoon, El Nido ⓒ Jules Bss via Unsplash Towering limestone cliffs, unspoiled lagoons, and sustainable preservation shelter El Nido. The pristine island offers secluded beachfronts with cottages perched on stilts, and a lot of nature-friendly activities that do not require mass gatherings...
Life would not probably get back to normal until 2022 as COVID-19 vaccines may not be enough to enable people to return to business as usual by next year, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. A resident rides her bicycle past armed soldiers along a street in Navotas in...
Before the pandemic, we’ve seen our fair share of run-of-the-mill hangout spots—often the usual samgyeop joints everywhere, cooking up various gimmicks when they all pretty much have the same options. Yes, the food was good, but if you’re seeing your friends for the...
Art by Ariana Maralit It may take a year before we can travel internationally for leisure again, but a lot of domestic airlines, like Philippine Airlines, are resuming operations already following new developments as Metro Manila remains in General Community Quarantine (GCQ). PAL plans to expand...
DOT launches a video that promotes responsible travels and support for workers of the tourism industry BEHIND THE SCENES Toward the end of the video people in the background, tourism workers, were given their screen time These days, everyone dreams of being able to travel once again. This dream is...
On top of the list of frustrations we have heard from travelers with canceled flights—aside from the refunding hassle—is missing the beach. They would swear on anything to get back to the island life and sandwich white sand in between their toes. Bohol is one of the most sought-after beach...
Moscow Kremlin | ⓒ Unsplash Countries lifting travel restrictions have been circulating around the internet lately, and travelers are all kinds of excited for it. The national governments, however, have yet to make official decisions to reopen borders to avoid another wave of Covid-19 cases and...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) last night (Nov. 23) announced that it is in the final development phase of a digital health pass for the safe re-opening of borders worldwide. The first cross-border IATA Travel Pass pilot is scheduled for later this year with the launch slated...
