Expats in the Philippines share how our New Year’s Eve traditions compare to theirs When you’re far away from family and long-time friends, how do you ring in the new year? While living in Kuala Lumpur, we started our tradition of welcoming the New Year in a different place from the last....
Let’s not talk about the Omicron variant or the rising new cases of COVID. I would like to imagine a 2022 where the tourism industry is starting to recover and where all of us are dusting off our luggage and anticipating to reach the airport on time. After all, it has been a while since we...
First-A330neo-delivery-to-Cebu-Pacific-on-lease-from-Avolon-ferry-flight-012 Cebu Pacific (CEB) will not carry generator sets (gen sets), UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), power banks, live animals, seafood, fruits and vegetables as relief goods due to safety and logistical concerns. In an...
The Philippines has once again named as the leading dive destination in the world during the World Travel Awards 2021, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced. A diver swims past a coral reef off the coast of Escaño Beach in Barangay Piapi, Dumaguete City in an undated photo. On Monday (Sept....
Land and sea travel have been suspended in areas in the path of typhoon “Odette” (international name “Rai”) which is expected to affect most parts of Visayas and Mindanao, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced. DOTR123 In a statement on Wednesday, Dec. 15, the DOTr said land...
It’s about time! MAJESTIC The perfect cone shape Mayon Volcano and Casagwa ruins are just two of the must-visit places in the province of Bicol (Images from DOT Bicol) Perhaps Bicol is one of the nearest yet so far away travel destinations from Metro Manila. Aside from the famous perfect cone...
DRIVING THOUGHTS Pinky Concha Colmenares It’s not the ideal time to do a long road trip but if you have to visit the family patriarch, it is the ideal way with today’s limited travel restrictions that require minimal travel documents. We opted to drive to Bacolod City from Quezon City weeks...
The national government’s quick declaration of travel ban and imposition of border control helped in preventing the entry of the Omicron coronavirus variant in the country, said a public health advocate. (File Photo / Unsplash) “Higit na mabilis ngayon . At bigla na lang rin tayong nagbago ng...
The airline introduces new cabin experience on its 25th anniversary HIGH TIME TO FLY Inside the new aircraft A330neo Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) has launched its newest cabin interiors inspired by its hometown Cebu, reflecting the colors of the Philippine islands, as it wraps up its 25th anniversary...
Traveling to the beach is made sweeter as this airline company now offers direct flights to El Nido By Isabel Lerma A trip to El Nido, Palawan had always been on my bucket list. The exclusivity of it is what enticed me the most. When I was younger, I would often catch myself wondering what about...
Norwegian Cruise Line releases next episode of its storytelling series Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 55-year history of breaking boundaries, announced “Adventure Alaska,” the next episode of its Embark with NCL storytelling series designed...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said governments are over-reacting to the coronavirus Omicron variant and should immediately rescind travel bans. iata-3 Travel bans are futile against the pandemic and will only derail the recovery of the aviation industry, stated IATA in its...
