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...
Travel & Adventure
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...
Itching to travel? Miss the pre-pandemic world? Want to show people how beautiful your hometown can be? Coinciding with the recent launch of the More Fun Awaits Campaign, the Department of Tourism (DOT) calls on Filipinos to be “Ambassadors of...
International travel magazine, Travel + Leisure, just named The Peninsula Manila one of the world’s 100 best hotels in its September issue that highlights the magazine’s “World’s Best Awards 2021.” View this post on...
In case you haven’t heard, Universal Studios Japan has just launched an all-new attraction that will delight anime fans around the globe: a VR ride based on the hottest franchise right now, “Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer!” From...
Animated films and TV shows are a big part of Filipino childhood. It is every child’s dream to set foot in these cartoon characters’ worlds — full of colors, adventures, and joy — just like The Hundred Acre Wood where Winnie the Pooh...
To pay homage to World Photography Day this 19 August, Airbnb has rounded up a list of the most picturesque Airbnb Stays for a perfect staycation to create and capture beautiful memories with your loved ones. For Siargao-based photographer Oli...
The nature of the COVID-19 pandemic regarding travel restrictions and social distancing has seen the travel and tourism industry receive the biggest blow economically. However, digital marketing is playing a pivotal role in transforming the sector....
After almost a decade, Singapore’s Changi International Airport is no longer recognized as the world’s best after Skytrax released its annual ranking at the World Airport Awards. Changi, which has consistently been on the top spot for...
Acting Governor Josh Tenorio announced that the island of Guam has officially reached herd immunity by vaccinating 80% of its adult population. Heralded from Guam’s major vaccination center at the University of Guam Fieldhouse, Tenorio stated that...
Despite operating for only three years, Tokyo’s digital interactive museum teamLab has just been named the most visited museum in the world, successfully beating popular art museums that have long been founded. teamLab was given this...