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Top 32 BORACAY TOURIST SPOTS & Things to Do 2023

Asta Alvarez — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:31:32 +0000

“Boracay again!?” Before you close the tab, hear us out! It’s easy to dismiss Boracay as a tiny island. Well, it is tiny, especially compared to other tourism juggernauts in the country like Cebu or Palawan. In postcards and photographs, it is often represented by a singular place — the world-famous White Beach. And understandably

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Traveling to the Philippines: How to Get eTRAVEL QR CODE Online (Arrival Card)

Asta Alvarez — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:14:21 +0000

Are you traveling to the Philippines? ALL incoming international travelers including Filipino citizens and foreigners, adults and children, must secure an eTravel QR code online 72 HOURS or THREE DAYS before your arrival. Just like the old One Health Pass and eArrival Card, this new eTravel QR system serves as an all-in-one online platform for

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Top 35 BANGKOK Things to Do & Places to Visit

Asta Alvarez — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 09:20:40 +0000

For the uninitiated, it’s easy to dismiss Bangkok as either a saint or a sinner. Outside its borders, the Thai capital is often depicted in two ways: with orange-clad monks walking in between sacred temples, and with wild, spirited souls enjoying the city’s notorious nightlife. But in between these two extremes is a full spectrum

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AirSWIFT Now Flies to ROMBLON! Here are the Details.

Asta Alvarez — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:38:04 +0000

AirSWIFT, the Philippines’ first boutique airline, has kicked off a new route — Manila to Romblon! For quite some time, the only way to reach Romblon is by sea. It became easier to reach when Romblon Airport (also known as Tugdan Airport or Tablas Airport) in the municipality of Alcantara opened and regular flights started

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25 ROMBLON TOURIST SPOTS to Visit & Things to Do

Asta Alvarez — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 06:57:45 +0000

Good news! AirSWIFT has recently opened commercial passenger flights to Romblon, connecting the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 4 (NAIA-4) in Metro Manila to Tugdan Airport (TBH) in Tablas Island. The boutique airline is the first carrier to operate in the province since the pandemic disrupted most tourism activities globally. Romblon’s only airport started operations

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30 Top KUALA LUMPUR Things to Do & Day Tours

Asta Alvarez — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:35:37 +0000

Kuala Lumpur is one of those cities that are so easy to underestimate. Earlier this year, our team was able to set foot in the Malaysian capital twice. But because of time constraints, we left craving more of the city. Even after each trip, we couldn’t shake off images of unticked boxes in our heads.

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20 Best Things to Do in KOTA KINABALU, Sabah

Asta Alvarez — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:26:31 +0000

My heart was heavy when I told my friends that I couldn’t come with them. It was our long-awaited barkada trip to Kota Kinabalu, but I needed some adulting to take care. That was 2016. Fast forward to 2022: my heart skipped a beat when I realized my Sabah adventure was finally going to happen.

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24 CAPIZ TOURIST SPOTS & THINGS TO DO for Your Roxas City Itinerary

Asta Alvarez — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 13:03:49 +0000

OK, let’s get something out of the way: No, we didn’t see any aswang. Not that we expected to. Capiz’s close association with stories about the aswang — perhaps the country’s most well-known blood-sucking, fetus-munching, sometimes shape-shifting folk monster — has been so embedded in the Pinoy psyche that when we mentioned to anyone that

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25 ZAMBOANGA CITY Tourist Spots & Things to Do 2023

Asta Alvarez — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:35:11 +0000

Whenever we’re asked what are favorite local destinations are, we always include Zamboanga City in the list. And almost always, we get a one-word follow-up question delivered with a lot of curiosity — “Why?” In my circle of friends, I can count with my fingers those who have set foot in this corner of Mindanao.

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How to Get to TANGADAN FALLS, La Union + Sample Itinerary & Budget

Asta Alvarez — Thu, 19 May 2022 07:08:52 +0000

If you think La Union has nothing else to offer other than surfing, you’re gravely mistaken! Elyu has a diverse set of wonders kept in its nooks and crannies. But if you’re staying in Urbiztondo in San Juan, one attraction that you shouldn’t miss is Tangadan Falls! La Union has over a dozen waterfalls spread

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2022 THAILAND Travel Requirements + Easy THAILAND PASS with Agoda

Asta Alvarez — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 10:23:29 +0000

Great news for those who miss Thailand! Starting May 1, it will be easier (or less difficult) to visit the Land of Smiles! But of course, like many others, Thailand implements an additional layer of security for the protection of both its citizens and visitors — the Thailand Pass QR Code. This is required for

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