Philippines

Whether you have a 2025 holiday and you are not planning to drain the wallet, a number of ASEAN destinations are ideal Filipino tourism destinations. Other countries such as Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia are cheap tourism spots where there are affordable lodgings, low-cost food, and attractions. Having historical adventures and escapes on the Islands or having fun in …

To be honest, it’s not easy to stay smelling good when going in India, where the weather can be humid, hot, or even unpredictable.  The Indian weather can make your best perfume wear off faster than you’d like, whether you’re taking a flight to Goa, seeing the forts in Jaipur, or going to a wedding in Delhi.  Don’t worry, though. …

The morning rush fades once the van leaves Manila. After two hours, concrete turns into palm lines, and the air smells faintly of salt. At the pier, there’s chatter, coolers clinking, and a few sleepy faces waiting for the boat. This is how most cheap island hopping tours begin — simple and noisy in the best way. Those planning short …

Walk into a Filipino market on a humid afternoon and the first thing that hits is the smell — part sugar, part smoke, and a little sea salt if you’re close to the coast. Someone yells about mango prices. A radio crackles old love songs. Plastic bags rustle as shoppers shuffle through narrow aisles lined with handwoven baskets and jars …

Morning rush in Metro Manila starts before the sun burns through the haze. Jeepneys crowd the streets, coffee cools too fast, and a pile of laundry sits ignored in the corner. For most people, that’s just how it goes. But now, there’s a fix, laundromats that show up, pick up, clean, and drop off right at the door. This trend …

Do you enjoy food explorations and lively nightlife? Some of the most thrilling night markets in the world can be found in the Philippines. Yes, you hear right. From grilled seafood to sweet Filipino treats, these busy places are a great way to experience both locals and travellers. Here are the top 12 night markets across the Philippines, and how …

Stand near EDSA at 8 a.m.—horns, street food smoke, someone shouting “pabili!” That’s Quezon City on a weekday, still leading the richest cities in the Philippines 2025. Makati follows close, the glass towers catching sunlight while office workers hurry in. Manila, once quieter, found new rhythm with trade and tourism. Cebu and Laguna, steady as ever, rule the provinces. The …

As the “Queen City of the South,” Cebu City is not only famous for its beaches – it is a haven for seafood lovers! If you want grilled squid, buttered shrimp and fresh oysters, there are many restaurants that serve ocean-fresh seafood, you can also explore some of the Beaches Within 2 Hours of Cebu City for a perfect coastal …

Metro Manila In a recent clarification, the Department of Energy (DOE) reiterated that metro Manila under the Republic Act No. 11697, the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), exempts all electric vehicles (EVs) to the number coding scheme. Such exemption is eight years long and takes effect on the day the law was enacted, April 15, 2022, and covers many …

A jeepney driver stops at a red light in Pasig, grabs his phone, and checks a message—another Lazada order confirmed. Two stalls away, a food vendor counts coins while her teen daughter answers tutoring calls from Japan. This is 2025 Philippines: noise, hustle, and quiet determination. Many successful entrepreneurs in the Philippines started small like this. Even in the top …