A travel & adventure blog by Kara Santos
Biking has really boomed during the pandemic, both for daily commuter use as people face problems with public transportation, and as one of the few allowable socially distanced leisure activities you can do outdoors. However, with the sizzling summer heat, daily commuters and employees who rely on pure pedal power to get to and from work may find biking regularly too tiring.
With the ongoing pandemic, motorcycles are fast-becoming the ride of the new normal. For those looking for a budget-friendly scooter that can take you around the city for your daily tasks and leisure rides for the weekend, Honda’s latest model, The All-New Dio is probably one of the most affordable options in the local market today, priced at less than 50 thousand 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.
Continue reading “CEB Super Pass lets you “buy & fly all you can” for just 99 pesos”When you think of retro scooters, Vespa is the most iconic and well-respected brand that immediately comes to mind. The legendary Italian brand of scooter manufactured by Piaggio has been around for 75 years. The classic scooter was launched in 1946 in Florence, Tuscany and has achieved a cult following among motorcycle riders and enthusiasts worldwide.
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.
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.
Lenovo, a tech company best known for their PCs and laptops, has hopped on to the alternative mobility game with their launch of M2 electric scooters in the Philippines. With the limited travel options and concerns over riding public transport these days brought by the ongoing pandemic, Lenovo’s M2 Electric Scooter provides a fun, compact and affordable two-wheeled option for Pinoy commuters.
Since the pandemic started, people have opted to stay safe indoors and get food delivered at home instead of dining out. But for those who are out on errands or bikers on exercise rides looking for a bite to eat, the safest option for dining in is at al fresco restaurants with outdoor seating. Dining with members of your own household offers a relatively safe option compared to dining in mall-based and enclosed indoor establishments.
Here are just a few restaurants with al fresco dining and safety protocols in place where you can enjoy a pleasant meal in Marikina.
Continue reading “Outdoor dining and al fresco restaurants in Marikina”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.
Continue reading “10 Camping Destinations near Manila”Summer is just around the corner and Boracay is ready to accept tourists once again to their tropical island paradise. The top destination in the Philippines was one of the first island destinations that reopened to domestic tourists last October 2020. Amid the pandemic, top hotels and tourism establishments have put safety measures in place to ensure that guests can enjoy relaxing and safe stays on the island.
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