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Tourism Promotions Board brings Philippine tourism closer to Filipinos in the 10th Regional Travel Fair
If you're looking for a sign to travel, this is it.
With the reopening of many of the country's popular tourist destinations, this is the perfect opportunity to rediscover the hidden gem that is the CALABARZON Region. Revenge travelers from all over the Philippines will get to do just that in the 10th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) this October 29 to 30 in Ayala Malls Solenad III Activity Park in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
The Regional Travel Fair is the only government-initiated travel fair that strategically goes around and conducts its events...
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Travel Ipon 101: How should I prepare for a less expensive trip?
Now that some countries are starting to open their borders after a 2-year drought of having travel restrictions because of COVID-19, people are more thrilled than ever to step foot to different countries. But the big question right here, how exactly are you going to travel when you find out that your pockets don’t run as deep as you had hoped?
Don’t worry! There are countless ways to save money. Here are 5 tips on how you should make "ipon" to check off that bucket list:
Plan Ahead of Time - Planning is probably the most essential rule...
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Requirements, safety guidelines you need to know before visiting Baguio
Summer is just around the corner and we know what’s the perfect place to visit during this season — the Summer Capital of the Philippines! And the good news is that Baguio is now open to tourists! So you can now drive up to Baguio City to escape the heat, experience the calming weather, and wake up to foggy mornings.
On March 3, Baguio City announced that presenting a negative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test or swab test result is no longer required before stepping foot in the city, unless mandated by the tourist’s accommodation establishments or public...
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Planning to visit Siargao? Check out these travel requirements and protocols you need to know
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to pester the country, travel restrictions in the Philippines have started to ease after months of lockdown, and one of the popular local destinations to reopen is Siargao, widely known as the surfing capital in the Philippines.
Flights to Siargao have already resumed operations last December 1, 2020. Airlines are now allowed to have one round-trip commercial flight per week, per route. Albeit the local destination has eased travel restrictions, some health and safety protocols are still need to be followed. There are also travel requirements visitors have to comply with before going and present...
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Planning to hike during the pandemic? Here's how to stay safe on the trails
Being one with the nature has been proven cathartic and blessedly escapist, as it’s one of the best ways in order for us to release stress and respite from the busy and hectic life in the metro. But due to the existing threat of the coronavirus pandemic, there are things that we need to follow and consider for a safe and responsible outdoor adventure.
Medical experts actually said that hiking is safe during the pandemic as long as you do it alone or with someone at a trail or park that isn't crowded.
For those who intent on travelling and...