In today’s weird news, an ancient sketch of a cat had just been discovered by archeologists at a UNESCO Heritage Site and, wow, I also wish I was kidding as I write this. But yup, it’s real: Peru’s Ministry of Culture has confirmed...
Travel & Adventure
The Circle Hostel has been a favorite choice of accommodations for young Filipino backpackers for many years. With their beach-inspired structure, very affordable rates, and always friendly community, travelers who seek a more laid-back traveling...
The Circle Hostel, a popular spot for those vacationing in Zambales and Baler, is officially closing its doors as the pandemic continues to affect business operations nationwide. It made its announcement on Facebook on Monday, October 19, expressing...
Baguio City is gearing up for its reopening and it will soon welcome travelers coming from different parts of Luzon. The Summer Capital of the Philippines will host this year’s coronation night of Miss Universe Philippines. Some of the...
Here is a huge win for the environment and the fight towards a more sustainable future: the province of Batanes is officially banning single-use plastics starting 2021! The local government has announced that it will begin regulating the use of...
The Quarantine is taking a toll on all of us and as we miss family members and friends, we are all looking for places to get together and hold small celebrations. As soon as you arrive at the property, you will be transported into a Spanish...
On October 1, Boracay has reopened to domestic tourists after being closed for over 6 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Seven people who flew from Metro Manila headed to the lovely island on the first day that it was reopened. If you are planning...
We are sure that everyone is missing the beach and one of the most beautiful beaches in the Philippines- Boracay will soon be opening to tourists starting October 1, 2020. Boracay Island had been badly hit when tourism closed and in October they...
The beach nourishment project for the rehabilitation of Manila Bay is complete and it was made open to the public last weekend. Now referred to as ‘Manila Bay Sands’, local newspaper Manila Bulletin reports that Philippine President...
Love food and travel? Chef Gordon Ramsay is opening up an opportunity for you! On his social media, Gordon announced that he’s looking for young foodies to join him on his new epic food show where they will travel around the world, experience...
It was last week when Malaysia’s Senior Defense Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob reportedly announced a ban on entry of long-term visit pass holders from India, Indonesia, and the Philippines due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the said...
In a small town in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, a lovely elderly couple decided to recreate the magic of one of Studio Ghibli’s most popular films, and built a life-size Totoro statue from scratch—just for the enjoyment of their...
If you’ve ever been to Osaka, or have perused through many photos of the place, you’d be familiar with the huge pufferfish lantern that can be spotted when heading towards the Tsutenkaku tower. But with the COVID-19 pandemic and...
In partnership with the Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), three signature hotels in Resorts World Manila (RWM) will be offering accommodation with testing packages exclusively for CEB passengers. Beginning August 27, Holiday...
After the iconic SEGA Arcade building announced its closure this month of August, another landmark within the area was also revealed to be closing down for good. The Tsukumo Akihabara Ekimae building shared in a tweet on August 20 that it is...
Imagine this: you’re in your car driving at night when suddenly, something goes bump. You slow down, wondering what it might have been. But before you could even open your car door to check, a ghost bathed in blood jumps at your window out of...
If you love all things related to Japanese pop culture, you’re going to want to watch out for the grand opening of a new entertainment complex catered to fans of anime and video games in Tokyo, Japan later this year called the Tokorozawa...
Taiwan just launched a contest where they want citizens to design their next passport cover, and the options are pretty amazing! With the condition that the proposed design is able to “convey the identity of Taiwanese,” the contest was able to...
Finding the cheapest month to visit the Philippines can be essential when planning a shoestring trip to the archipelago nation. Everyone loves a bargain, and while the Philippines is already an excellent destination for a budget traveler, there are...
We all know that Japan is no stranger to ~strange~ things, like bizarre robot shows, public toilets with transparent walls, to building a 60-foot real life GUNDAM robot that can move and walk. (Japan FTW!) But here’s another addition to that...
Imagine a vacation in a secluded tropical playground in the breathtaking Boracay island. Crimson Resort and Spa, Boracay lets travelers dream of this beach escape now with its FunD and Travel packages. This limited-time offer encourages guests to...
After months of closure, the much-loved Ghibli Museum is finally reopening to the general public with tickets going back on sale very soon! The museum closed down late February amid the COVID-19 scare and only opened its doors for one day back on...
The Department of Tourism has already announced that international travel is unlikely this year. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t explore foreign shores altogether. Agoda.com has found a way for us to travel in the time of quarantine and...
The COVID-19 health crisis is still here and the world isn’t open yet, but that doesn’t mean we can have wishful thinking of travel and staying in adorable rooms like these Hello Kitty rooms. These Sanrio-inspired rooms are located at...
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, tourism has been shut down for most parts of the world which led to a significant impact on the aviation industry. However, these two airlines apparently found a turnaround by offering sightseeing “flights to...