MANILA, Philippines — Good news for serious art enthusiasts this Pasinaya weekend! You can cover good ground on your quest to get acquainted with more artists, major artworks, and more venues for art and culture without causing a big dent on your pocket. On February 3 and 4, the Paseo …
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Hello Kitty celebrates 50th anniversary with 5 must-visit experiential zones
MANILA, Philippines — Hello Kitty has just turned 50 years old, and the celebration is taking place in grand style, as the icon serves as the International Frienship Ambassador for the Hello Kitty – Happy 50 @ Harbour City anniversary celebration. For this special occasion, five must-visit experiential zones have …
Read More »Follow KD Estrada, Alexa Ilacad on ‘Toss Coin’ tour of Hong Kong
MANILA, Philippines — For Filipinos who always dream of a better life for family, Hong Kong will always serve as a charming backdrop for romantic movies and family relations because it sparks hope and happiness and the promise of a better life in us. No wonder it has served as …
Read More »BTS virtual experience arriving in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — An immersive virtual exhibit on K-pop boy band BTS is hitting Philippine shores later this year. The B*VERSE "BTS, Singing the Stars" Virtual Reality (VR) Exhibition will set up shop at the fourth level of Quezon City's Gateway Mall 2 from May 17 to August 15. The …
Read More »Ati-Atihan, Dinagyang, Sinulog: A look at 3 festivals honoring Sto. Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Three major festivals honoring the Sto. Niño, or the Image of the Child Jesus, take place in January. In a way, they serve as the opening salvo to another year replete with festivals in the Philippines. Two of them take place simultaneously — Cebu’s Sinulog Festival and …
Read More »Japan top Chinese New Year destination for Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines — Chinese New Year has always been a favorite time for travel for Filipinos. Joining the rest of the world in revenge travel, Filipinos are taking advantage of the long weekend of Chinese New Year (which falls on February 10 this year) to take a leisurely trip to …
Read More »Post-holiday trip? 5 fun destinations to consider
MANILA, Philippines — After being cooped up for so long during the COVID-19 pandemic, we Filipinos unleashed our passion for travel once the green light was given. According to data from the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), the country's air passenger traffic volume in domestic and international flights increased more than …
Read More »Embassy of France to the Philippines announces new address
MANILA, Philippines — The Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia has found a new home in the Philippines and has moved last January 15. Quickly settling in, it wasted no time in reopening its doors to the public right the next day, January 16, and has since been …
Read More »8 best places to go in 2024 – by travel experts
for The Travel Corp. MANILA, Philippines — There are places to visit and there are “the” places to visit. The travel experts at Trafalgar, Insight Vacations and Costsaver unveil their favorite destinations that beckon exploration in 2024. Whether you're seeking natural wonders, vibrant cityscapes or immersive cultural experiences, this curated …
Read More »Eiffel Tower topped pre-COVID visitor numbers in 2023
PARIS, France — The Eiffel Tower in Paris welcomed 6.3 million visitors last year, its management company said Friday, more than came in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year's visitor numbers — up 8% year-on-year — were juiced by events to honor its designer Gustave Eiffel 100 years after …
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