Live Like A Local
Around 3 billion people fly in coach every year and there is one main reason for that. Affordability! Sure, the seats might only be 17-inches wide on average, you might not have a lot of legroom, no in-flight meals, and limited entertainment, but given that the difference in price between […]
So you need to go abroad for a while? Whether you are a first time traveler or a seasoned globe trotter, there are some staples that you will always need. These of course include your relevant travel documents, so your passport, valid ID, and appropriate visa for your country of […]
I fly a lot; a ridiculous amount for someone who isn’t a business traveler. In fact, last year, I made 64 separate flights, although one of them was a hot air balloon and another, a helicopter. But the point is that living in the Philippines in Asia, I take advantage […]
One of the warmest, most charming, and endearing things about the Philippines is that, although they are surrounded by mostly Buddhist or Islamic nations in Southeast Asia, they are a predominently Roman Catholic country, and so Christmas is a BIG DEAL! In fact, since they have no Thanksgiving, the official […]
Travelling isn’t always smooth sailing and hassle-free. Passengers often come across with issues related to trip like long flight delays (or tarmac delays), sudden cancellations, denied boarding, missed a connecting flight, lost luggage and, recently – not enough seats as well! This article about what to do when your flight […]
I’m in trouble. I’ve hit rock bottom. My (travel) life has spun out of control. No, I don’t have a drug problem, doing questionably amorous things with complete strangers in back alleys for a hit. I’m not even addicted to food, porn, or Nikes with sick colorways, at least any […]
It was like a revelation the first time I saw the ad pop up online. The news was so powerful that it literally gave me pause as I stopped what I was doing, checked the fine print, and then, started making calculations in my head. Philippine Airlines was starting direct […]
There is absolutely nothing worse. You’ve finally arrived at your destination after a hellaciously-long travel day, including rushing to get to the airport, waiting in uncomfortable seats, a delay or two, sitting next to a fat guy who smells like Doritos for seven hours, another wait in rigid plastic seats […]
Growing up, New York City was a big deal. A family trip into the city was like an epic journey even though it was only two hours away. Sometimes, it was a sightseeing trip, as we visited the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, World Trade Centers (RIP), but NOT […]
