Do you want to travel to the best island in the world? Conde Nast Traveler, world-renowned online travel magazine named the tiny island of Boracay, Philippines and Maui, Hawaii as the 2016 Best Island in the World and Best Island in the US, respectively. Through their Readers’ Choice survey, they ranked the best islands in the US and in the …

Hold your horses Dubai, the largest theme park destination in the region opens its magical doors on October 31. Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park, announced on September 30 that it will open with Legoland Dubai and Riverland Dubai, the retail dining and entertainment district. Raed Kajoor Al Nuaimi , CEO of DXB Entertainments PJSC and owner of Dubai Parks …

Australia is said to be the happiest place to live in. So if you are thinking about moving to another place to have a better life, don’t think twice, go to ‘the land down under.’ According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) annual Better Life Index, Australia has maintained its spot as the place to, well, have a better …

You only have one day to spare and you badly need a break. Years ago, a trip to Baguio would be off your list of day trips, but that is no longer the case. If you have the energy and the courage to try new things on a day tour, all you need is a well-planned itinerary for you to …

For those who work hard, play becomes a serious undertaking as well. Many young Filipinos, especially those who are already earning for themselves, are eager to try a new adventure and travel to an unknown place. Travel however does not have to be as complicated as booking tickets and hotel rooms. With these four day trip destinations within Luzon, all …

Don’t let the rains stop you from enjoying the cold mountain breeze of the Philippines’ Summer Capital, Baguio City. There are many interesting things to do in the city even when it’s pouring outside. Take it from someone who has transitioned from being a tourist to a resident. Savings Galore The rainy season also brings rainy day specials, where most …

Filipinos have some major vacation time to look forward to in 2017. Malacanang recently announced the official list of national holidays for the coming year and it includes seven (yes, seven!) long weekends. According to Proclamation 50 that was signed last August 16, there will be 17 regular and special non-working holidays in 2017. This does not yet include the …