Biking around Osaka, Japan (2023)

If you’ve ever been to Japan, you know that biking is a way of life there. While in the Philippines, biking for leisure and urban mobility has only caught on recently because of the pandemic, for the longest time, people in Japan of all ages, occupations, and classes can manage to bike around safely even in busy cities thanks to the country’s advanced infrastructure and the discipline of road users. On a recent trip to Osaka, my family and I all had a free day in between sightseeing tours to do whatever we wanted. So we combined the usual sightseeing and food trips with biking.

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Travel Guide: teamLab Planets in Tokyo (2023)

After traversing through a maze room of a twinkling crystals, I was surrounded by hundreds of multi-colored koi fish swimming around as I waded through knee-deep high waters. Moments later, I gazed into a field of falling flowers on the ceiling, the petals seemingly swirling all around in the air. For a couple of hours, it felt like I was spirited away into a magical wonderland.

teamLab, Floating Flower Garden; Flowers and I are of the Same Root, the Garden and I are One. © teamLab
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Common mistakes first-time overseas travelers make


Traveling abroad for the first time can be an exciting and enriching experience. It opens up new horizons and introduces you to different cultures and ways of thinking, ultimately helping you broaden your perspectives. However, it’s common for first-time travelers to make a few mistakes. At best, these mistakes can be embarrassing. At worst, they could be violations of local laws.

Making a few goofs is part of the fun when you travel. Luckily we’re here to make sure that you avoid some of the most avoidable gaffes. Here are several common newbie traveling mistakes that you should avoid.

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Mt. Fuji and Hakone day tour from Tokyo, Japan

Mt. Fuji is Japan’s highest peak and one of the country’s most famous landmarks. Commonly called “Fuji-san, this active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo is the country’s tallest peak, at 3,776 meters. 

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo -The Making of Harry Potter tickets now available

Want to experience the magic of the Wizarding World on your next trip to Japan? Travel and experiences platform Klook has just launched tickets for pre-booking to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter on its platform.

In case you’re a Potterhead planning to visit Japan soon and have already been to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Osaka, you can add this hassle-free tour to your Tokyo bucket list.

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PAL launches Manila to Perth flights starting March 2023

Dreaming of traveling to Australia this year? Philippine Airlines (PAL) is launching Manila-Perth and Perth-Manila PAL direct flights beginning March 27, 2023. Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia. 

Melbourne, Australia in 2019
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Travel Guide: Cherry blossom season in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan

Dreaming of witnessing the beauty of the cherry blossoms? Filipino travelers don’t need to travel far as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, countries best known for these pink blooms in spring, are just a few hours away from the Philippines by plane.

Fujiyoshida, Japan Beautiful view of mountain Fuji and Chureito pagoda at sunset, japan in the spring with cherry blossoms

Typically in full bloom around March to April, cherry blossoms draw crowds from all over the world. For over a century, the Japanese cultivated wild cherry trees not just for food, but also for aesthetics because of its breathtaking beauty.

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Famous film locations to visit in Vancouver

The film and television industry in Vancouver has been booming for years now. While it was once primarily based in Los Angeles and New York, producers come from across the globe for its stunning locations, studios, production facilities, and crews. In 2019/2020, British Columbia’s film and TV industry was worth $2.8 billion, creating tens of thousands of jobs both directly and indirectly, and inspiring many visitors to buy one of the Vancouver homes for sale and begin calling this city home. 

Image by Jerry Coli from Pixabay
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A Day in Tokyo Disneyland, Japan

We could all use a bit of joy these days and when you think of the “Happiest Place on Earth,” you immediately think of of Disneyland.

Going to Disneyland has always been a childhood dream among those who grew up watching Disney Films. Though I never had the chance to travel there as a kid, I’m grateful that I got the chance to visit Tokyo Disneyland for the first time in 2019, mainly to accompany my nephew on the rides during a family summer trip with my mom in Japan.

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Things to Do in Tokyo, Japan for first-time visitors

Tokyo, Japan’s vibrant capital, offers an amazing blend of the traditional and the ultramodern. Historic temples can be found right next to neon-lit skyscrapers. Japan is a dream destination for many people, offering a unique experience when it comes to culture, history, architecture, and food.

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