Flying AirAsia from Manila to Shanghai

I've been to Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan but never in mainland China. This year, AirAsia Zest ticked one item off my bucket list and flew me to Shanghai, the largest Chinese city by population and the largest city proper in the world.   I heard so many good things about Shanghai and why this Chinese city is drawing more and more tourists from around the world. So...

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AiinsWorld - Bucheon, Korea

Did you know that when you're in Korea, you can travel around the world in 60 minutes?! Apparently, there is a theme park in Korea featuring miniatures of popular landmarks around the world perfect for picture taking and taking selfies. When I say miniatures, by the way, I don't mean 'small' because the replicas are quite big, approximately 20 to 30% from the original...

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Photo of the Day: Chungmuro Avenue, Korea

Chungmuro Avenue is located in Jung-gu, central Seoul of South Korea. It's known as the street of culture, artists, and film industry. This photo was shot in the afternoon of November 2, 2014 using iPhone5s. #AirAsiaInKo...

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It's More Fun in Bohol - Department of Tourism's TV Commercial

After last year's devastating earthquake, the Department of Tourism would like the world to know that Bohol is back in business! The international TV commercial which lasts for 30 seconds gives 1,776+ reasons for everyone to visit the island-province paradise. Bohol is home to 1,776 limestone Chocolate Hills, the adorable but endangered Tarsiers, the white-sand beaches...

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Palawan is No. 1 Island in the World, Boracay 12th

Palawan recently bagged the title "Best Island in the World for 2014" based on an international poll conducted by travel magazine “Conde Nast Traveler” through their annual Readers Choice Awards. Photo: www.divezone.net Conde Nast Traveler revealed the results of their 27th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards on October 20, 2014 and topping the Top 30 islands list is our...

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Travel Tip: How to Apply for a Chinese VISA (Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, etc) in the Philippines

I've been to Macau and Hong Kong several times because travel time to these two Chinese regions takes less than two hours and they don't require VISA for Filipino tourists. Last month, I decided to explore mainland China--Shanghai in particular--and this is the third destination that I've been to (after Korea and Taiwan) that required VISA. Let mo show you how simple it was...

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Love at First Flight - A Thai Short Film that Will Make You Fall In Love

Samsung Galaxy Tab in Thailand has produced a charming short film about a man and a woman who both missed their respective flights at Suvarnabhumi airport and got the chance to meet and know each other while killing time. This is a traveler's dream! Someone said, the chance to be hit by thunder is 1 to 17,000. Someone said, the chance to be bitten by shark is 1 to 100,000. And...

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Iya Villania Lists Her 5 Travel Essentials (Video)

Host/actress Iya Villania talks about how she enjoys traveling and shares the items that absolutely must go into her suitcase. Watch her talk about her 5 travel essentials in a quick interview here:  ...

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Review: Tune Hotel Asoke in Bangkok Thailand

Bangkok is one of my favorite cities in the world because of its rich culture and colorful atmosphere. Last September 2, 2014, I went to this “Land of Freedom” for the fourth time! Tune Hotels is sponsoring my 5-days accommodation and its located in 7 Sukhumvit Soi 14, Sukhumvit Road, Sukhumvit, Bangkok. I took an early morning flight on Tuesday and arrived at Suvarnabhumi...

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