Category: #Travel

Nabano No Sato: Flower Park and Winter Illumination Guide!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Japan

Japan has one of the most dazzling light displays, transforming their garden and cities into dazzling dreamlands adorned with thousands of colorful lights and  larger-than-life cosmic illuminations. But did you know that a place near the city of Nagoya holds the biggest illumination display in all of Japan? Nabano No Sato is a botanical garden … Continue reading Nabano No Sato: Flower Park and Winter Illumination Guide!

Fly to Bangkok with the Love Bus A350! @flypal

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Travel, Thailand

Forty years ago, Philippine Airlines unveiled its most innovative plane at that time, the Airbus A300B4 proudly bearing the Love Bus “kiss mark” logo. So fittingly, during PAL’s 5th anniversary, it is yet again another exciting time to fly with the revival of the Love Bus—the same iconic logo placed on their 5th ultra-modern A350 … Continue reading Fly to Bangkok with the Love Bus A350! @flypal

NAGANO, JAPAN: Top 10 Things To Do!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Travel, Japan

If you’re planning a trip to Tokyo, you might want to make a side trip to one of Japan’s best kept secrets! Nagano Prefecture, besides having the most accessible snow resort in Japan, is surrounded by sought after attractions like the famed 400-year-old Matsumoto Castle, Zenkoji Temple and the cute wild snow monkeys! Here are 10 reasons why Nagano … Continue reading NAGANO, JAPAN: Top 10 Things To Do!

SUWA, NAGANO: Guide to Nagano’s Lakeside City!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Travel, Japan

This is the lake from Kimi no Na wa! While the lake is fictional in the movie, it is based on Lake Suwa, a body of water in the central region of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Lake Suwa, located in the middle of the city, is one of Japan’s most famous lakes. It is known for … Continue reading SUWA, NAGANO: Guide to Nagano’s Lakeside City!

MATSUMOTO CITY GUIDE: TOP 10 ACTIVITIES!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Travel, Japan

Matsumoto is famed as one of Japan’s great sightseeing spots! It’s Nagano Prefecture’s second largest city, home to the oldest and most beautiful castle in Japan and a gateway to the Japan Alps that’s known for its winter activities and hot springs. Here are the top 10 activities we recommend to complete your Matsumoto City … Continue reading MATSUMOTO CITY GUIDE: TOP 10 ACTIVITIES!

MATSUMOTO CASTLE: Guide & Tips for Tourists!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, #Travel, Japan

It’s Japan’s oldest castle! Matsumoto Castle is one of the five castles designated as National Treasures of Japan. It’s over 400 years old, making it the oldest castle donjon remaining in the country.  Unlike many palaces in Japan, its original structure was, fortunately, not bombed during WWII. That’s why it was able to keep most of its original wooden donjons and walls intact. It … Continue reading MATSUMOTO CASTLE: Guide & Tips for Tourists!

Machu Picchu to Patagonia: A Latin American Journey

By catherine
Topics: #Travel

Top Places to Travel in 2019 Series We started my hubby’s 40th birthday trip in Peru. It was a long way to get to from the Philippines given that we first flew to Los Angeles (16 hrs) then stayed a few days before flying to Peru (10 hours). Since this was our first time going … Continue reading Machu Picchu to Patagonia: A Latin American Journey

Nikko Japan via Tobu Railways (Travel Guide)

By Sean
Topics: #Hotels, #Travel, Food, Japan

Top Places to Travel in 2019 Series Nikko is one of the more beautiful places we have visited in Japan. Famous for its heritage sites and breathtaking mountains, it is also known for the many onsens built around the hot springs that dot the area. About a 2-hour train ride from Tokyo, Nikko is the … Continue reading Nikko Japan via Tobu Railways (Travel Guide)

Taiwan Lantern Festival 2019 Experience! (Photo Essay)

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Travel, Taiwan

Welcome to the 2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival! Be amazed by larger-than-life lantern displays, by thousands of visually spectacular lantern creations over more than 38 hectares of land and 200 hectares of water. Every year, the Taiwan International Lantern Festival rotates among different hosting cities within the country, with this year’s festival being held in Pingtung … Continue reading Taiwan Lantern Festival 2019 Experience! (Photo Essay)

Stay in Guayaquil, Ecuador Before the Galapagos Islands (Pre-Trip)

By tuli
Topics: #Travel, Galapagos

The Galapagos are located 973 km (605 mi) from South America, and the flights only operate early in the day, which means it is essential for travelers to spend at least one day in Ecuador before and after their visit. Travelers can choose from Quito and Guayaquil. We stayed in Guayaquil, a coastal city, before … Continue reading Stay in Guayaquil, Ecuador Before the Galapagos Islands (Pre-Trip)