Taiwan tourism rebounds, with Filipinos among the top visitors

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral - @inquirerdotnet 11/24/2024

  Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, Taiwan continues to attract Filipino tourists. Its charm lies in efforts to revamp its tourism industry, drawing more Southeast Asian visitors. Tourist numbers are now approaching pre-pandemic levels. Latest data from the…

Traveling during the holidays can be stressful. These tips can make it a little easier

Associated Press 11/24/2024

Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it’s clear that travelers could use some help calming frazzled nerves. Travel…

Suroy-Suroy Sugbo Southern Heritage Trail 2024: LIVE UPDATES

Emmariel Ares, Kurt Daryle Romariz 11/23/2024

CEBU, Philippines–(UPDATED 3:31 p.m., November  23) The Suroy Suroy Sugbo Southern Heritage Trail 2024 officially kicked off on Friday morning, November 22, 2024, as participants arrived at the first stop in the vibrant town of Minglanilla in…

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf Desert sees its first recorded snow

Dale Arasa - @inquirerdotnet 11/08/2024

On November 3, 2024, the Al-Nafūd desert in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia, saw its first recorded snowfall. Social media buzzed as people shared photos and videos of this unusual event, including scenes of camels carefully walking on the…

Where to go when you’re in Cebu City

07/08/2024

Do you happen to be in Cebu City for a couple of days?  If you are, here’s a guide that can help you if you have some extra time off. If you don’t know it yet, Cebu…

Explore Borbon: Must-see spots in this tranquil northern Cebu town

Emmariel Ares 05/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Approximately 78 kilometers from Cebu City is the relatively small town of Borbon in the north. Its name is believed to have come from a misinterpretation by Spanish soldiers who received the reply…

5 things to love about Bukidnon

Christian Dave Cuizon 05/27/2024

Bukidnon is among the many places said to be worth visiting in Mindanao. It is a province in Northern Mindanao, with its capital in Malaybalay City. Traveling to Bukidnon can be taxing at times. You’ll literally go…

Embracing the rapids of Cagayan de Oro’s Whitewater Rafting

Immae Lachica 05/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— A city known for so many things like its love for cars, good food, and some heritage sites that would entice travelers to marvel at the beauty of the City of Golden Friendship, Cagayan…

Japan town begins blocking Mt. Fuji view from ‘bad-mannered’ tourists

05/04/2024

FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan – Work has begun in a small Japanese town to erect a barrier blocking views of the country’s most famous sight, Mount Fuji, after locals complained of bad behaviour by photo-hungry tourists. Fujikawaguchiko town began…

Things I love about traveling in Japan

Carl Lorenciana 04/07/2024

If there’s one country that I always love coming back, it would always be Japan. And for good reason. Since the first time I visited Japan, I’ve been impressed with how anything seems to be so convenient…

5 vacation spots to visit in Cebu this summer

Immae Lachica 03/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Summer is officially here! Judging by the longer days and the heat we are experiencing lately, it is safe to say that our favorite season has begun. With brighter days coming our way what…

Suroy-Suroy Sugbo Northern Escapade: Day 2 unveils coastal delights

Pia Piquero and Jessa Ngojo 01/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Suroy-Suroy Sugbo Northern Escapade had a successful kick-off on January 23, 2024, starting from the town of Consolacion and ending in Daanbantayan, the northernmost tip of Cebu island. As the Suroy-Suroy Sugbo…

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