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Real-life Game of Thrones

Intensely captivating seriesÂ Game of ThronesÂ is popular for soÂ many reasons : its near perfect casting, quotable lines, epic battle scenes, awesomely chaotic story lines, magical creatures and sprawling scenery that serves as a backdrop to all the show's most memorable moments. And while there's no plane that can fly you straight…

The end of 2016’s first half only means one thing for the world traveler

June has come to anÂ end and you can look at the second half of the calendar from two angles. You might think thatÂ the summery half of 2016 is coming to a close, what with the rainy season dampening your sense of adventure, or, you can choose to think that theÂ bolder…

All Aboard! Come Onboard The Rocky Mountaineer Train Tour

Most Filipinos associate train rides with the daily grind; nothing special, nothing exciting, definitely nothing to look forward to. Itâ€™s time to change that. Let The Rocky Mountaineer Tour break down everything you know about locomotive travel and rebuild it from the first steel railroad bar down to the final…

Where can 100 take you?Â

For 100 winners in 100 days, it can take them anywhere. 100 is a big number for Philippine National Bank (PNB)Â this year, as 2016 marks their centennial. To show just how thankful they are to clientsÂ who have madeÂ PNBÂ their bank of choice for all those years, PNB Â set up a grand…

Japan on Ice: A Breathtaking Winter

A couple of months back, we couldnâ€™t have been hungrier for sashimi and matcha-flavored treatsÂ when news broke out that Filipinos would no longer need visas for traveling to the Land of the RisingÂ beginning mid-2016. Although the announcement was never confirmedÂ by the Japanese Embassy in Manila, it is true that Japan…

Summer Escapades: The Perfect Ten

Summer is for the adventurous,Â the lovers of all things and places dreamy and spectacular. Close your eyes, stick out a finger and see where it lands on this list; any of these places are a sureÂ cure for theÂ wanderlust running through your veins and mind. By CHRISTINE S. DAYRIT 1. Argos:…

The ABCs of Cruising

All aboard! Â (The Norwegian Star from the Norwegian Cruise Line) More and more travelers are starting to appreciate the beauty of cruising. Why? Because there is something absolutely liberating about feeling the wind inÂ your hair while sailing through the open sea (cue: Jack and Rose aboard the Titanic.) Itâ€™s also…

A Day at the Bay Keeps the Stress Away

By GIANCARLA GUERRERO Plantation Bay is everything a weary-minded vacationer wants to experienceÂ in a tropical resort. A fresh approach Perched atop 11.4 hectares of secluded ground and only 20 minutes away from the Mactan Airport, privately-owned waterway Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is definitely one of the most impressive of…

Where to go: PeopleAsia’s Top Travel Picks for Summer

When you find that your world has become too small, remember that it is anything but. Travel in style to these amazing local destinations. Henann Resort Alona Beach, Bohol Postcard perfect, the Henann Resort is everything guests might associate with "tropical." From uncomplicated food, an Asian-themed spa treatments, and an…

Coron Island: Sleeping Beauty

Text by MONICA ARANETA TIOSEJO |Â Photography by CHINO CORRALES | Wandering around an island like Coron, you will learn that â€œhappily ever afterâ€ doesnâ€™t always have to be with a special someone; it can also be a â€œsomewhere.â€ Many stories of adventure begin â€œin a land far, far away.â€ From…