Friday, June 13, 2014

Withlocals.com: Discover the Philippines with a local

It was during the mid 90′s when I started publishing my travel tales online and during those days, I rarely travel to unfamiliar places. I prefer traveling to destinations where I have friends who lives there just to make sure somebody can guide me and give me ideas about places to go, eat and stay. […] (Visited 4 times, 4 visits today) The post Withlocals.com: Discover the Philippines with a ... More here: Withlocals.com: Discover the Philippines with a local

M’sia Welcome 7.09 Mln Tourist In 2014 First Quarter

Pic:NST PUTRAJAYA : In tandem with the “Visit Malaysia Year (VMY)2014,� the country has welcomed 7.09 million tourists for the first quarter of this year from 6.45 million tourists during the same period last year, a hike of 10 per cent. More here: M’sia Welcome 7.09 Mln Tourist In 2014 First Quarter

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Will travel for food

It is always easy to guess with accuracy where a friend has spent the weekend—the clues lie in the food presents brought back as gifts for friends and family. Aside from the pasalubong (trip souvenirs as gifts), the traveler enthusiastically regales everyone with tales of great food indigenous to the places visited. Indeed, as explained by Unilever sous chef Carlos “Pipo” Aluning, “Traveling for ... More here: Will travel for food

Sri Lanka wins 'Best Booth Design Award' at KOTFA

Sri Lanka won the "Best Booth Design Award" at the 29th Korean World Travel Fair (KOTFA), the largest travel exposition held at the Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) in Seoul, South Korea from May 29 to June 1. More here: Sri Lanka wins 'Best Booth Design Award' at KOTFA

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Tourism boom fuels growth in novel lodging scheme in Philippines

Thinking of where to stay for that next business or leisure trip to the Philippines? Hotels and serviced apartments are obvious choices but for the more adventurous traveler, why not try a furnished ..... More here: Tourism boom fuels growth in novel lodging scheme in Philippines

Chavit allowed to travel abroad with Pacquiao

The Sandiganbayan has allowed former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson to travel with Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao to Israel and the United States. The anti-graft court’s Third Division permitted Singson to join the boxing icon to travel abroad yesterday and is expected to be back in the Philippines on June 29. Te Third Division warned Singson that if he violated the terms ... More here: Chavit allowed to travel abroad with Pacquiao