My social networks were agog yesterday with the new slogan unveiled by the Department of Tourism to attract foreign visitors: It's more fun in the Philippines (official website here). What can I say :time to bring our national pride out of hiding! Am proud to say am a living embodiment of this slogan. In my twenties, I lived and worked in Western Europe.... I could have chosen to marry an English chap and stay there. Destiny brought me to marry an American and people are always egging me to grab that green card at the first opportunity. Still, we choose to stay in MY ... Continue Reading...
No visa? No problem, no cry!
As a follow-up to my post on countries where Filipinos can travel freely, it just occurred to me that countries in the list are worth exploring. True that most of them are not as accessible to Filipinos since they're not open to budget fares but they do host some of the most beautiful sights around. For example, if you're a lover of the great wildlife, Kenya can be a good alternative to South Africa. For a minimal amount, Filipinos can have a visa issued upon arrival and just be in time to view the Masai Mara (the Great Animal Migration) from July to September. This ... Continue Reading...
Discovery Shores Boracay : a review
It has been my dream to go to Boracay and stay at the Discovery Shores.Mostly because am curious about this resort which has been garnering all these acclaim from independent travellers, the latest of which is being on the Top 100 Hotels in the World from Travel+Leisure. We were able to get a discounted rate of $220 a night from a travel agent, still not cheap but cheaper when compared to Amanpulo or Shang-ri La Boracay.After staying in Discovery Shores for a couple of days, I now know the reason. Being in a paradise like Boracay makes it already dream-like as it ... Continue Reading...
Hotel H20 Manila : a review
Life has returned to normal in Roxas Boulevard after Typhoon Pedring, and especially when you're billeted in Manila Ocean Park's Hotel H20! H20 prides itself for being the first aquarium-themed hotel in the Philippines. Service is still rather raw coming from the mostly neophyte staff but there's no doubt in my mind that this is one of the best hotels to stay in town right now. The first reason being its sheer newness. Its other asset is its natural scenery and being closest to the bay. Having wall-to-wall aquarium in your room or a view of the serene waters? Take ... Continue Reading...
Everything we wanted to know about Malaysia from Tourism Minister, Dr. Ng Yen Yen
The tourism success of Malaysia is something we can all learn from. According to the latest data from the UN World Tourism Organization, it is the second most visited country in Asia after China. Boasting of 24.6 million arrivals last year, it ranks No. 9 globally among countries with the most number of tourists, next only to the UK, Turkey & Germany. Hard to believe, but this is only because "in Malaysia, we treat tourism as a serious business." These words were uttered by no less than Malaysia's Minister of Tourism, YB Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen, who met with the ... Continue Reading...
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