Travel Year in Review: 2013 Out of Town Trips

I’ve been traveling for almost two decades now but it was only last year that I started posting a year end travel review to share my experiences and realizations. So why only now? I blame it on my never ending backlogs and other activities on the side. Just to make it clear, I am in […] (Visited 2 times, 2 visits today) The post Travel Year in Review: 2013 Out of Town Trips appeared first on Out ... More here: Travel Year in Review: 2013 Out of Town Trips

Philippines mayor among 4 killed in shooting at Manila airport

A gunman opened fire outside a terminal at Manila's main airport on Friday, killing the mayor of a southern Philippines town, two members of his family and a young child, authorities said. More here: Philippines mayor among 4 killed in shooting at Manila airport

I did not see him being shot: Ex-hostage

The Taiwanese tourist who was kidnapped by Islamist insurgents in the southern Philippines and released on Friday said she did not see her companion being shot but heard gunfire as he was being dragged away by kidnappers who wore ski masks. More here: I did not see him being shot: Ex-hostage

Macau, Maldives, Dubai: What Indians looked for on Google

According to the Zeitgeist charts released by the search engine giant Google Indians looked for these travel destinations in 2013. More here: Macau, Maldives, Dubai: What Indians looked for on Google

Taiwan announces new sanctions against Philippines

Taiwan announced new sanctions against the Philippines, including the publish of red travel warning;... More here: Taiwan announces new sanctions against Philippines

Rebels declare Christmas ceasefire

MANILA -- Communist rebels announced on Wednesday a ceasefire to celebrate Christmas and the 45th founding anniversary of their party. In a statement, the outlawed Communist Party of the Philippines directed the... More here: Rebels declare Christmas ceasefire

Nurse Helps Out Typhoon Victims

Story by Al Pefley / CBS 12 News LAKE WORTH, Fla. -- It's Christmas Day, a time when people everywhere are in the spirit of giving. Angelica Ligas, a registered nurse, says she took part of the money she would've spent on Christmas gifts this year and bought a plane ticket to travel to her native Philippines. ... More here: Nurse Helps Out Typhoon Victims