Morocco. The mere mention of it transports us to an exotic land at the edge of the Sahara desert. The names of its cities: Casablanca, Fez, Tangier, Marrakech, evoke in our mind a contrast of black and white movie scenes and a burst of vivid hues from colorful spice markets. The idea… Continue reading
AirAsia ASEAN Pass
AirAsia just launched their ASEAN Pass for 30 or 60 day travel within the region that includes Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. There are two types of passes (quoted in Philippine Pes0): How does AirAsia Asean Pass work? a. Purchase: ► ► ► Click here to purchase AirAsia… Continue reading
5 Reasons Why Travel Should Be A Priority In Your Life
Frequent travelers are often asked how they can afford to travel as often as they do. Travel, after all, is typically seen as a luxuriously indulgent endeavor that only those with a lot of extra money lying around after all the bills have been paid can dare to consider. But often, the answer is not… Continue reading
Tourist or Traveler?
Tourist or Traveler by Lea Cruz In the fall of September 2013, the author Lea Cruz visited Europe for the first time on a bonding and adventure trip with her brother. In this piece, she explores the pull between being a tourist and a traveler. I’ve done some traveling but not a whole lot. Out… Continue reading
Chasing Waterfalls: My 2014 Travel Retrospective
At the start of 2014, I had no idea that my travel plans for the year would involve going against TLC’s lyrical advice about chasing waterfalls. I didn’t particularly craft my trips with that intention, save for one special park. But for some reason, I found myself standing in awe of these magnificent natural… Continue reading
Viajera Profile: Mary Charmel Samonte
Don’t blink. Because if you do, Mary Charmel Samonte would be gone from the last place you’ve located her at and would have hopped on a plane, train, or car. By the time you look again, she’s drinking beer with locals in Puerto Rico, playing with friends’ kids in the West Coast, or making her… Continue reading
What Travel Means to Me
Getting Back on the Saddle Last week, I hit a wall. Two weeks after launching this blog, I was overwhelmed with so many things I wanted to write and post. I got caught up with the logistics of establishing a blog. I was reading other travel blogs and wanted Viajera Filipina to be as polished,… Continue reading
Viajera Profile: Caroline Lontoc-Diaz
One look at her Facebook account and you’ll wonder if Caroline Lontoc-Diaz found some sort of wizarding gadget that allows her to have more hours in a day than the rest of us. She’s a Preschool Director during the week, takes whimsically beautiful family portraits and teaches Children’s Yoga on the weekends. In between, she creates… Continue reading
Holiday Shopping Guide for Travelers
The holiday shopping season is upon us, and this guide lists some practical gift ideas. Whether you’re looking to get presents for the traveling folks in your life or investing on some travel gear for yourself, some of the best deals can be found around this time of year. Here’s a round up of some… Continue reading
Favorite Travel Gear
These are some of my favorite travel gear that I take on any trip lasting more than 24 hours. One of the challenging aspects of traveling is bringing the right kind of gear that will make your life out on the road little easier, comfortable and a bit more civilized, all while keeping within the… Continue reading
