Articles By: melo
Philippine Department of Tourism to tap social media to promote Philippines
The Philippines Department of Tourism is going to the next level by putting a powerful focus on the web 2.0 technology of social media. The new Tourism Secretary, Ramon Jimenez is planning to make the most of social media and use it to boost tourism and the travel in the Philippines. Social Media Tourism Impact [...]
Cebu Pacific is voted Asia’s third best budget airline
Asia and the Pacific region are filled with new budget airlines, but the honor of the third best budget airline was reserved for the Philippines own Cebu Pacific. Cebu Pacific is the largest national Philippines airline (in the lingo ‘flag carrier’) and the readers of Smart Travel Asia voted it in the top tier of [...]
Skyline Luge in Sentosa Island
After touring around Resorts World Sentosa and the Universal Studios Singapore, we went straight to Skykine Luge for a short adrenalin pumping ride. It really looks simple at first but I really had fun with this gravity fuelled ride. Imagine a go-cart and toboggan combined with the use of a non-motorized, safe and easy to drive [...]
Planning Your Trip : Do you have Car Insurance?
Car insurance is one of those things that people sometimes forget about when they are planning a new trip. Usually your current car insurance will cover anywhere you drive within your country of residence, but what if you aren’t going to be in your country? What if you aren’t going to be in your car? [...]
5 Hours in Macau
Lets go to Macau! – Paula said during our second day in Hong Kong for our Disneyland tour. We pretty much enjoyed everything in Disneyland and we thought, It would be nice to explore Macau and meet her sister who works and lives in Macau. Europe or Asia? – Its Macau Before heading to Macau, [...]
Wanna Fauna?
Guestpost by : Kate Himalaya For me, the best part of traveling is when I get to experience the different and exotic wildlife of different countries. By spending most of my living in the Midwest, it is hard to come across interesting animals in the wild unless I travel to a unique location. The closest [...]
Visiting the Tarsier Sanctuary in Loboc and the Chocolate Hills in Carmen Bohol
Last weekend, I had my most memorable trip to Bohol with fellow bloggers and other writers from print media courtesy of Amorita Resort in Panglao Island Bohol. What made the trip memorable? Picture this, we visited Bohol’s wealth of wonders and we stayed in Panglao’s best resort based on Tripadvisor.com’s ratings. Philippine Tarsier Those who [...]
Experience Zorbing in Boracay
Want to have a ball on Boracay? Okay…I should just stop right there…the joke is way too cheesy, but maybe I should explain what I’m talking about. Zorbing. Melo inside the Zorb Zor-what? Zorbing. This is when you literally get in a ball and roll down a hill. Lofl. I’m serious as a heart attack. [...]
Experience ATV Ride in Boracay
Here’s something you may not have thought about doing on Boracay. Riding an ATV and going hell bent for leather through the island with a short stop in Mount Luho – Boracay’s highest peak. If you want to do something that will make your pulse pound and your mind thrill with excitement, this is it. [...]
Helmet Diving in Boracay
I’ve always loved diving in Boracay, but I’ve got a new love now too. Helmet diving. Have you heard of this? It’s completely rad. Also called Reef Walking, this is a way to see the underwater world without having to worry about regulators, air supply, buoyancy, or anything else. No diving certification necessary. Helmet Diving [...]






