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Planning your next international holiday? Good news for Filipino travellers. Philippine passport holders can visit 66 visa free destinations, making it easier to explore the world without applying for a visa before departure. Whether you are dreaming of a beach escape, a cultural adventure, or a spontaneous city break, these destinations offer more opportunities for hassle free travel.

When people think about investing, they often picture saving money, buying property, or growing their wealth through investments. However, there is another investment that offers returns far beyond financial gains, travelling. Travelling is more than simply visiting new destinations or filling your camera roll with beautiful photos. Every trip gives you the opportunity to discover new cultures, create lifelong memories, and grow as a person.

Looking for a cheaper way to get around Metro Manila this month? You can ride the LRT 2 for just ₱1 per trip until 31 July 2026 through a limited time cashback promotion for eligible RCBC cardholders. It is a great way to save on your daily commute or enjoy a budget friendly day exploring the city. Whether you are commuting to work, heading to university, meeting friends, or planning a day out around Metro Manila, this promotion can help you cut down on transport costs.

The Philippine government has firmly rejected recent claims made by Chinese scholars suggesting that Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan, stressing that Philippine sovereignty over the country's northernmost province is "settled and not up for debate." The remarks came after a symposium held in China, where several scholars reportedly argued that Batanes is a natural geographical extension of Taiwan and therefore part of China.

PhilippinesManilaShopping & Eating Published at 09 Jul 2026 aldous-vince-cabildo Aldous Vince Cabildo Ever since growing up, Aldous learned how to look at things from an historical perspective. So whenever the opportunity to travel arises, he makes sure to go to places that contain local stories and memories. From there, he takes in the lessons from the past and picks out what to learn, or should it interest him, what to unlearn. At any chance he gets, he also makes sure to try out local cuisine.

A house blessing at an Airbnb has gone viral Image credit: Badette | Facebook A guest has gone viral on social media after holding a house blessing at an Airbnb rental property that she did not own, leaving many Filipinos surprised and sparking discussions about proper guest etiquette. Photos and videos shared online showed a priest leading a house blessing inside the accommodation, with family members, food, and decorations present for the occasion.

Planning your first trip to Zürich can feel a little overwhelming. Between the historic Old Town, lakeside attractions, mountain excursions and easy day trips across Switzerland, there's far more to the city than most travellers realise. During our five days in Zürich, we wanted to experience a little bit of everything: the iconic landmarks, the local neighbourhoods, the scenic outdoors and the side day trips that make Switzerland so special.

Travel InterestCulture & HeritageTravel News Published at 02 Jul 2026 danielle-danielle Danielle Uy If Disney were creative enough to let Mulan and Melody procreate, Danielle would be that child. From an early age, she has dreamt of becoming a purposeful revolutionary... and an unruly mermaid. While Danielle hasn't held a sword in her lifetime, she feels powerful enough with her byline.

As someone who grew up Catholic, I never expected to come across a place like this while exploring Japan. When I first heard there was a bar in Tokyo called The Church, I honestly thought people were joking. Seeing photos of its glowing cross, stained glass inspired windows, wooden pews, and altar style DJ booth made me pause for a second. It looked so much like a church that I had to double check if it was real. Then I discovered the surprising truth.

If Paris is on your travel bucket list this summer, you may want to keep a close eye on the weather forecast before finalising your itinerary. France is currently experiencing one of its most intense early summer heatwaves in recent years. Record breaking temperatures have swept across the country, prompting some of Paris' most famous attractions, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, to temporarily adjust their opening hours to protect visitors and staff.