The Department of Tourism is now putting the spotlight on the Western Vizayas province Iloilo. They released a TV commercial earlier this month to promote the province as a destination where the "past is always present....
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Up-and-Coming Vacation Spot 'Borawan' Gets Spotlight
Before the end of the summer season, broadcast journalist Anthony Taberna visits Borawan beach, an up-and-coming vacation spot in Padre Burgos, Quezon to examine what the place has to offer and how tourism uplifts the lives of the local residents tomorrow (May 29) in “Tapatan ni Tunying.” Coined from the names of two top Philippine getaways, Borawan is known for its...
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Hotel Review: Nara Hotel in Nara, Japan
Classic and elegant--these are the two words that best describe Nara Hotel in Nara Japan. This 106-year-old hotel has been my home in Japan for 4 days and 3 nights.
Nara Hotel was founded in 1909 to serve as a “state guest house” in the southern-central region in Japan that is located on a hill in the postcard pretty Nara Park. To date, this hotel has accommodated a number...
Everland Resort in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Although daytime temperature in Seoul for the month of January ranges from -3 to 6, it really did not snow during my 1 week stay in the city. Or perhaps it did (while I’m sleeping) at dawn around 4:00am when temperature is at its lowest -9 degrees. So we decided to travel to Everland Resort at Gyeonggi-do province south of Seoul where the upper hills of the theme park are...
Hotel Review: Bijuu Residence in Kyoto Japan
We travel to discover new things and to gain new perspective. And most of the time, our adventures are about stepping our feet to popular landmarks or tourist spots and setting our eyes to something beautiful and mesmerizing. We perceive hotels as just a place to sleep.Last month when I went to Kyoto, Japan, I was fortunate to be accommodated by the beautiful Bijuu Residence,...
Osaka: Japan’s Food Capital
Do you want to visit Japan but feels like Tokyo is so overrated? Why not come and visit Osaka?
Discover this unique destination where Japan’s conservative culture perfectly meets its modern and urban lifestyle. If you want to explore a place filled with good food, booming night life, ancient and modern architecture, historical landmarks and friendly people,...
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Cebu Pacific Marks 100M Trips, 100M Stories, 100M Juans
Cebu Pacific Air marks 100M Trips, 100M Stories, 100M Juans
Cebu Pacific Air recently flew its 100 millionth passenger, Yelen Bontuyan, from Cebu to Manila, marking a major milestone in its 18-year airline history. As CEB’s 100 millionth guest, Yelen received PHP100,000 as well as 100 tickets to any domestic or international destination, during a special inflight...
