10 Road Trip Destinations near Metro Manila + Road Trip Tips

Looking for places to go on a road trip near Manila?

Because of the growing popularity of travel in the Philippines, we Filipinos have been traveling a lot more than we used to. May it be local or international destination, we never fail to save our vacation leaves and long weekends for us to see and experience the beauty of our country and the rest of the world. In a tropical country like the Philippines, the favorite activities among Filipinos remain to be enjoying the beaches, going on a road trip, or heading out to breathe some fresh mountain air like in Tagaytay.

DIY THINGS TO DO IN TAIWAN: The Shu's Pottery DIY Workshop

After learning how to make Pineapple Shortcakes, next in our itinerary for this OTOP Taiwan tour is the Pottery Workshop. From Taipei, we drove for about 40 minutes to New Taipei City and went to Yingge District where The Shu's Pottery is located. Here, we learned about the history of the company with a tour at their museum, have a look at their line of products, and experienced a workshop on pottery making. I'm so happy that pottery making is part of our tour. I've been wanting to try this even when I am traveling around the Philippines, and it's only in the Taiwan that I'll get to experience it for the first time.

DAY TRIPS FROM BANGKOK: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Looking for day tours from Bangkok?

When visiting Thailand, every traveler should not miss visiting a floating market. One of the biggest and oldest floating markets in Thailand, and a popular destination among tourists is the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Here, you can get to experience riding a boat and shop at different stores selling a wide array of Thai products and souvenirs.

DIY THINGS TO DO IN TAIWAN: Pineapple Cake Making Workshop in Taipei

Looking for new and unique things to do in Taiwan?

Earlier this month, we were invited by Taiwan's Travel Times to experience different DIY workshops in Taiwan. The tour is based on the OTOP (One Town One Product) activities which aim to give us hands-on experience on how to make local delicacies, souvenirs, handmade products, and local products from different towns and cities in Taiwan. I'm so happy to be back in Taiwan and glad to know that this trip will be so much different from my previous trips because we'll be doing new and unique experiences.

Travelling Made Easy: Vacations Abroad Don't Need To Be Complicated

There’s a reason why travelling abroad is usually listed at the top of a person’s favorite pastimes. Once you start seeing other parts of the world – the cultures, histories, and opportunities – it’s easy to understand why people become hooked on travel. However, if you’re holding back because it all seems to be too complicated, then don’t despair.

10 Must-Visit Temples in BAGAN MYANMAR + Itinerary and Travel Tips

Bucket list checked!

If there's one must-visit destination in Myanmar, that I've been wanting to visit for the longest time, that would be Bagan. And I am so happy that finally, I got to visit and explore it last month!

Boasting with more than 2,000 temples and pagodas, Bagan in Myanmar is definitely a must-visit travel destination in Southeast Asia. Known as Myanmar's previous royal capital, Bagan is popular among tourists; and undeniably Myanmar's top travel destination.