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I know many who would say that being stuck in Boracay for a week or so would be their idea of paradise. But in a typhoon?!?
How does it feel like to be stuck in the middle of a typhoon? Well, if you’re housed in a stable dwelling and you’re stocked with food and drinking water, […]
If it’s true that there are hordes of tourists headed for the Philippines this summer, I hope that the country will indeed recover from the aftermath of typhoon Frank real quick. Last weekend, the typhoon ravaged the islands, particularly Central Visayas, just where most of the country’s best beaches are.
Boracay, perhaps the most popular beach […]
Image used with permission from JetCombo
I received an email reporting that JetCombo, an online airline booking services specializing in chartered flights, has just released its list of the top 10 international summer destinations, based on itineraries booked through the website for leisure airline travel. Here’s where most are off to this summer:
1. France
2. United […]
When I wrote about China’s tightened visa procedures in light of the upcoming Olympics, I already said that they should watch out that it doesn’t backfire. Looks like my fears were not unfounded.
By now, Beijing hotels should already be fully booked in anticipation of the summer visitors. In reality, however, business is slow.
“We are not […]
I love audio guides. Not only does it give more in-depth real-time information while taking a tour, it also allows you to go at your own pace, unlike when joining a group tour with a real flesh-and-blood tour guide.
Not the type to go for audio tours? Well, don’t say no til you’ve checked out the […]
On August 31, 2008, join thousand others in 25 cities across the globe run at the Nike+ Human Race 10K. Every time your foot touches ground, it will be counted toward your choice of charity: the Lance Armstrong Foundation, the UN Refugee Agency or the WWF.
In Asia, the race will run in the following cities: […]
Looks like Asia is not just home to some of the most spectacular wonders of nature, it’s also where you can find some of the top “weird activities” around the world.
Photo Credit: KnOizKi via Flickr
Grab a dinner at the The Modern Toilet Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan. or at the Cabbages and Condoms Restaurant in Bangkok, […]
Organizing your bus transportation within India has just become a bit more convenient as Make My Trip expands its range of offerings to include bus ticket bookings.
Just like booking an airline flight, all you have to do is to enter your travel dates, points of departure and destination, and seat. You can use a credit […]
School’s out, temperatures are up and the sun shines (most of the time at least)… it’s travel time!
Photo Credit: aussiegall via Flickr
Wherever your feet brings you (if you’re visiting Asia, let us know your plans!), don’t forget to check out some of these stories and tips from the b5media travel channel:
Filipina Soul – A yummy […]
One thing I don’t like with flying budget airlines is that you have to pay for your meals. But because budget airlines usually fly short routes, it’s tolerable. Afterall, the savings you get from the airfare more than covers the cost of the meal. However, if you find yourself really hungry onboard, most budget airlines […]
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Written by Ruth Schaffer [email] for b5media.
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