Travel Guide – Page 10

Camp Sandugo: Biking, camping & craft beer with a view near Manila

One of the things I miss the most about traveling is hunting down unique beers you can only find in specific destinations. We used to enjoy biking in the Timberland area before the pandemic hit, but sadly most of the bike trails (Blue Zone, Green Zone, etc.) through the regular route up the Wall are no longer accessible to mountain bikers except for special events.

I really wanted to revisit the area just to try out Brusko Craft Beer, the in-house craft beer served at Camp Sandugo, a popular biking and camping destination in San Mateo in Rizal, near Metro Manila.

Museum Guide: Presidential Car Museum in Quezon City

The Presidential Car Museum (Museo ng Pampangulong Sasakyan) inside the Quezon Memorial Circle features the largest collection of historic state cars in the Philippines. This unique museum in Quezon City gives visitors a chance to learn more about the country’s former presidents, based on the vehicles they used.

LIST: Museums that have reopened in Metro Manila and around the Philippines (October 2021)

Looking for ideas where to go in the near future? Just in time to mark Museums and Galleries Month this October, museums and art galleries in areas under the National Capital Region (NCR) and other parts of the Philippines have started to reopen their doors with the shift of community quarantine levels to Alert Level 3.

Based on latest guidelines from the IATF, most museums are only accepting FULLY VACCINATED visitors with pre-booked reservations. Minors are still not allowed in indoor attractions and museums. Some museums are operating at a limited capacity. All National Museums are FREE to visit.

Here’s a roundup of some museums and art galleries that have reopened to the public around the country as of October 19, 2021.

Camiguin Travel Guide: New Guidelines (as of October 2021)

The island province of Camiguin is finally reopening to tourists for responsible travel starting October 25, 2021.

Camiguin was the last destination I traveled to in early March 2020 before the pandemic lockdown restrictions were imposed and I can’t wait to revisit again when I have the chance.

Six destinations simplify travel: Cebu, Pagadian, Negros Occ, Guimaras, Tacloban, Butuan

Vaccination Card or Medical Certificate accepted

PRESS RELEASE – Cebu Pacific announces that there are now six destinations in its network that have simplified their travel requirements, namely, Cebu, Pagadian, Negros Occidental, Guimaras, Tacloban and Butuan which no longer require RT-PCR or Antigen test.

Travelers bound for Cebu Province must present a medical certificate stating that they do not exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 issued within 24 hours of before arrival in Cebu.

National Museum of Natural History in Manila: New Guidelines (June 2021)

Museums have just started to reopen again in Manila at a restricted capacity, with limits on the number of visitors and online reservations systems in place. One of the country’s top museums that recently reopened is the National Museum of Natural History, one of the three main museums inside the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) complex, which also includes the Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Anthropology.

My last visit to the Museum of Natural History was before the pandemic hit, but I’m sharing the latest guidelines and new features as of June 2021 for reference for those who are looking for somewhere new to go in the metro.

CEB Super Pass lets you “buy & fly all you can” for just 99 pesos

It’s been a while since most of us have traveled, and with various stages of lockdowns extending for over a year now, more people are looking forward to traveling once again when it’s safe. It may be difficult to plan definite vacations right now because of all the uncertainty, but we all need something to look forward to and hope for in the future.

With vaccine rollouts underway and different LGUs putting their own health and safety systems in place, airlines are hoping for more smiles ahead to revive domestic tourism industry, which was been badly impacted by the ongoing pandemic.

10 Camping Destinations near Manila

Sometimes we just need to get away from the city to enjoy fresh air and nature. Camping weekends where the main agenda is to do nothing but go stargazing, roast marshmallows over a bonfire and sleep under the stars can offer a quick escape. However, the most beautiful camping spots usually require long hikes up the mountains or boat travel to smaller islands and remote beaches.

Bikepackers and motorcycle riders are always on the lookout for natural spots that are still accessible by vehicles or with secure parking nearby.

Here are just 10 campsites located just 1 -4 hours away from Manila that I’ve personally visited or have been planning to visit. These camping areas are located in areas close to nature, with spacious grounds for pitching your own tents and have facilities like restrooms, running water and places to buy food nearby.

2021 Travel Guide: Boracay, Philippines (New Normal)

The tropical island paradise of Boracay in Aklan is one of the first destinations that reopened to domestic tourists during the COVID era in the Philippines. Well-known for having a long stretch of powdery white sand beach, crystal clear waters, a stunning sunset and a wide variety of hotels, resorts and restaurants to choose from, Boracay has always been one of the top tourist destinations in the country.

ArtSector Gallery & Chimney Café 360º in Rizal

I’ve been meaning to visit ArtSector Gallery & Chimney Cafe 360º for a while now. This special events place located in my husband’s hometown of Binangonan has become one of the most popular spots on social media this past year because of the stunning views it offers. The relatively new café perched on a hill offers a 360º view of Laguna Lake, Sierra Madre Mountains, Pililla Windmills, sunset, moon, and city lights.

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