The moon is one of the solar system’s most captivating sights. But which locations in the world provide the best view? Area 52 has looked at seedlists of the best moongazing locations across the world and analyzed Instagram hashtags to see...
Travel & Adventure
With all the noise, stresses, and pollution of the city, it’s always nice to have a moment to escape and recharge. But with travel limitations, it’s not as easy to get away for some peace and quiet unless you find the perfect spot in the...
It seems that Japan’s famous Ghibli Museum located in Mitaka, Tokyo is struggling to stay afloat during these hard times and is now appealing to fans all over the world to make monetary donations to the museum in order to save it. Ghibli...
If you are thinking of traveling during the holidays, it may be a little scary. The holidays are known to be a time when everyone is out and about or even traveling. Now that more and more people are gaining confidence to travel, there might be an...
How much would you spend for a night at a gorgeous hotel? From an underwater submarine hotel in St.Lucia to luxury hotels in Las Vegas, have you ever wondered which hotel is the most expensive in the world? Merchant Cash Advance has looked at...
Now that travel restrictions are slowly easing up, many of us are missing the crystal blue waters of Boracay. But since many things have changed in the island since its rehabilitation closure and the pandemic, some of you might need help in finding...
A new challenge is making the rounds on Instagram and Tiktok as Filipino netizens proudly show off why their hometowns are the G.O.A.T., or the Greatest Of All Time. The social media trend, which uses the hashtags #AXNHometownGOAT and #[Name Of...
The pandemic had greatly changed the way Filipinos celebrate the holidays. Since many of us have been trying to avoid the crowds, many of us had resorted to going to the nearby provinces for some R&R and to breathe in some fresh air. I have a...
The bonggang-bonggang adventures you can find all over Zamboanga, all in one list. As the home of the third-largest city in the Philippines, there is a myriad of things to do, see, eat, and experience in the vibrant Zamboanga Peninsula. Also called...
If you’ve spent most of your trips to Tokyo, Japan walking around anime mecca Akihabara or the seaside destination Odaiba, chances are you’re very much familiar with the Gundam café. Unfortunately, this iconic establishment is reaching...
With travel restrictions starting to ease in some parts of the country, Pinoys are looking forward to catching waves and enjoying some time around nature, according to the recent Consumer Travel Sentiment survey conducted by digital travel platform...
Known for its pristine beaches and mesmerizing dive spots, the Philippines once again stood out after the 28th World Travel Awards recognized the country as this year’s leading beach and diving destination in Asia. Following the easing of travel...
Beyond the bustle and blinding lights of the city, beyond the tall buildings and crowded streets, there are plenty of wonders waiting for you to discover them. From pristine white beaches and crystal clear waters to grand mountain ranges and lush...
More than a year after the island province closed its borders for tourists due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Camiguin is now ready to reopen its economy and tourism as Transportation Secretary Art Tugade, together with the Civil Aviation Authority of...
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact in countries around the world on the tourism industry, local economies, and jobs. Tourist destinations across the globe were forced to close up shop as travel bans and lockdowns left visitor numbers plummeting....
Picking up the pace amid the pandemic to regain the confidence of the public to travel again, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines will kickstart the Philippine Motorcycle Tourism (PMT) Program this November with a series of activities....
Over the past year, there has been a shift in preference for roadtrip-friendly destinations near the National Capital Region (NCR), according to booking data from the digital travel platform Agoda. Agoda.com looked into how Filipino travel...
OMG, if this piece of news isn’t convincing you to keep praying that your travel plans to Japan will finally push through in the years to come, I don’t know what will! Universal Studios Japan just announced a major update to its theme...
We are all aching for a vacation. After almost a year in lockdown, we are all looking for ways to travel safely. If you have a travel bucket list, it is sure that one of the local destinations that you should check out is Palawan. We found this...
Japan has finally lifted its COVID-19 state of emergency on October 1, 2021, for the first time in six months, as the country now experiences a decline in virus infections among its citizens. Businesses, food establishments, event spaces, and theme...
Travel plans are falling in the Philippines, with 22% of adults planning to travel over the next three months, down from 35% a month ago, according to Finder.com’s Travel Index. This is the lowest percentage of Filipinos making short-term travel...
With the night sky full of thousands of stars, stargazing is the most magical way of experiencing the beauty of our natural world. Which locations are the most popular ones, though? Area 52 has looked at seedlists of the best stargazing locations...
If you need a serious break from the cares and stresses of the pandemic and want to help the Philippine tourism and hospitality industry at the same time, the Hotel Sales & Management Association (HSMA)’s September Online Sale (SOS) is back...
A new public service announcement on how vaccines work has just been released starring Family Guy characters. The American adult animated sitcom’s executive producers Richard Appel and Alec Sulkin stated, “We were proud to work with some...
We all miss traveling and our wanderlust bucket list is growing longer since the pandemic started. Our favorite destinations like Boracay, Siargao, and Palawan have been preparing to open their doors safely to welcome you to their beautiful...