A travel & adventure blog by Kara Santos
Filipinos are finally traveling internationally once again after the pandemic. However, with the surge in travel demand and rainy season, there’s been an increase in flight delays and cancellations. It’s more difficult to book transportation getting to and from the airport, and top tourist spots require online reservations ahead of time. To make trips more hassle-free, you’ll want be connected online constantly.
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London is very well known for its historical features, from Westminster Abbey to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Although the most well-known historical sites in London are fantastic, there are many more to explore if you’re willing to scratch beneath the surface.
When you think of Japanese beer, brands like Kirin, Asahi, Sapporo and Suntory immediately come to mind. You can order these beers easily from any restaurant in Japan, find them in convenience stores, or even purchase them directly from vending machines.
These days, the craft brewing culture is very much alive in Japan. Tokyo is home to many small breweries and micropubs, so it can be overwhelming to decide where and what to drink.
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When it comes to experiencing the finer things in life, Abu Dhabi’s impressive collection of classy hotels is hard to beat. And in the glitz and glamour of the city’s iconic Yas Island, you’ll find even more luxurious resorts to pamper yourself in style.
So, whether you’re looking for a stay-and-play experience, a spa escape or a romantic getaway, there’s a perfect accommodation for you on Yas Island.
Continue reading “Unwind in style: 5 exceptional hotels on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island you must try”Anyone who grew up playing old school video games dreams of visiting Super Nintendo World. This themed section inside Universal Studios Japan in Osaka is a geek-filled paradise where you warp right into Princess Peach’s Castle, punch question mark blocks in real life, and dine on cute Mario-themed food items.
After years of being stuck at home and escaping to virtual worlds, it felt great to get sucked into this immersive video game world in real life in Japan during a recent family trip.
Continue reading “Travel Guide: Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios 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.
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.
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.
Continue reading “Common mistakes first-time overseas travelers make”It’s no longer “more fun” in the Philippines. The Department of Tourism has unveiled “Love the Philippines” as the country’s latest enhanced tourism campaign. The new tourism slogan was revealed as the highlight of the Department’s 50th founding year celebration at the Manila Hotel, Tuesday (June 27).
Tourists can discover the rich history, heritage, and old-world charm of the Intramuros in Manila more conveniently with fun new experiences and attractions. In case you didn’t know, Klook has launched a new Intramuros Pass, which gives access to the top activities in the walled city of Manila.
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