2016 Philippine International HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA Schedule of Events,...
February is the month of love. This month will never be complete without the annual Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF) in Clark, Pampanga. This year, the Philippine International...
View ArticleAK Monthly Recap: December 2015
How do I even characterize a month like this? It’s hard to say. This month was spend pinging around the world, from Thailand back to the States. I had pushed myself too far and was burned out beyond...
View ArticleMy 18 Current Favorite Restaurants in Europe
As I buried my face into the piping hot crêpe, I couldn’t help but realize how much I eat when I visit Europe. After gorging on Nutella, cheese, sausage, beer, pasta, goulash, or whatever else is put...
View Article10 Amazing Things To Do In Bohol In 2 Days
Out of Town Blog 10 Amazing Things To Do In Bohol In 2 Days Amazing Things To Do In Bohol In 2 Days Bohol is truly a remarkable and gorgeous tropical paradise that never ceases to astonish me. From...
View ArticleKate’s Picks: Where to Go in 2016 Before It’s Too Late
Where are the best places to travel to in 2016? You’ll find just about every major travel website putting together their own list. Lonely Planet wants you to go to Botswana. National Geographic wants...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Canvas Bistro Bar & Gallery in Banilad, Cebu City
Out of Town Blog Restaurant Review: Canvas Bistro Bar & Gallery in Banilad, Cebu City Restaurant Review: Canvas Bistro Bar & Gallery Wondering where that good breakfast place with an artistic...
View ArticleTravel Tip of the Day: Get an Airport Wheelchair for Older Passengers
Get an Airport Wheelchair for Older Passengers If you’re traveling with someone who’s older or who has mobility issues, it’s a good idea to order them a wheelchair in advance. My dad used to get...
View Article8 Memorable Experiences in Ethnically Diverse Malaysia
Wat Chaiya, Thai Buddhist temple, home of the fourth-largest reclining Buddha in the world Check out more on Caitlin Martin’s Holland America adventure here, here, here, and here. The name Malaysia...
View ArticleAK Monthly Recap: January 2016
Last month, I said that my one and only goal was to find an apartment in New York. So did I succeed? YES! I GOT A PLACE. I saw five apartments in total and fell in love with the second one on sight....
View ArticleGuide to Sex and Hooking Up While Traveling Europe
Let’s be honest… sex and hooking up while traveling around Europe is a major part of the “European experience.” It shouldn’t be surprising — what do you think is going to happen when you take a bunch...
View ArticleThe Truth About Extreme Budget Travel
What does budget travel mean to you? For some of my friends, it means downgrading to a three-star hotel instead of a luxury property. For others, it’s giving up their private rooms for hostel dorms....
View ArticleBest Party Cities in Europe
We all know that you go to Europe for the art, culture, food, and history. Ok, and you go to party. Luckily, Europe is home to some of the best nightlife in the world (lucky you). In this guide we’ve...
View Article16 Delicious Places to Eat in NYC
New York City has been my home for close to three years, though I’ve been coming to the city since I was 16. (Little known nerd fact: My parents took my friend Matt and I to NYC because we won a free...
View ArticleBUDGET HOTEL REVIEW: Red Planet Hotel Ermita, Manila
Whenever I find myself needing a room to spend a night in Metro Manila, I always look for decent and affordable hotels to stay in. And what always comes first in my mind is Red Planet Hotel. Why?...
View ArticleMy Insider’s Guide to Bangkok on a Budget
It seems that everyone is going to Thailand right now. I have friends thinking about going, friends going, and friends there already. It must be all that snow and cold weather in the Northern...
View ArticleTOP PICKS: Best Hotels and Resorts in Batangas
The province of Batangas is certainly one of the top tourist destinations near Metro Manila. Just 2 hours away, south of the Metro, Batangas is teeming with a lot of natural wonders that makes...
View ArticleNew Uber-American Airlines Partnership Brings Convenience, Discounts
A new partnership between American Airlines and Uber marks a step toward a more streamlined travel experience—and it includes a few worthwhile perks for the crowd with AAdvantage status. First up: the...
View ArticleTravel Video of the Day: OK Go’s “Upside Down & Inside Out” in Zero Gravity
Click the image above to view the video on Facebook OK Go has had a number of great, creative, internet-transforming music videos in its time, like the productions for “Here It Goes Again” and “This...
View ArticleLove is in the Air at Zoocobia Fun Zoo in Clark, Pampanga
Out of Town Blog Love is in the Air at Zoocobia Fun Zoo in Clark, Pampanga Love conquered the festivities at the Zoocobia Fun Zoo in Clark, Pampanga. The event, called “Love is in the Air”, which...
View ArticleWhere to Stay in Samboan Cebu: Fantasy Lodge
Out of Town Blog Where to Stay in Samboan Cebu: Fantasy Lodge 5 reasons to fall in love with Fantasy Lodge in Samboan Cebu Looking for a place of retreat, a place where you can collect your thoughts, a...
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