Posts

Showing posts with the label travel

Featured Post

3 Cost Effective Ways to Solve Metro Manila's Traffic Problem

Image
The Facebook page of ANC 24/7 is asking for its reader's suggestion on how to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem. This got me thinking, "what is the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem?" It's easy to make suggestions, what's hard is the implementation and the cost of implementation. So what is the the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem and the most cost effective solution? Punitive Fines Add caption First of all, any implementation will definitely cost money, a lot of money. The cause of the traffic mess is the people themselves so it's only right that those causing the traffic problem should be fined and the fine should hurt. That way, the fines will pay for the cost of enforcing the law. The fines should start at P500 and goes up every week if you don't pay it within 15 days. To enforce this and prevent people from ignoring the fine. It will be tied to their driver's license or car registr...

Philippines - Paradise on Earth

The Philippines is a beautiful country. If you're wondering about the video, most of the things worth doing in the Philippines involves water because it's composed of over 7,100 islands. Travelling is generally safe especially if you're in a group, food is good and cheap, people are friendly and beaches are among the best in the world.

The City of Manila, Philippines

Image
In this episode of The Travel Bug, Morgan visits the stunning Philippines. This is a country of extremes... an amazing place with so much to see and do. One of the best episodes of Season 1. This webisode gives you a sample of Manila and it's beautiful history.

Know Your Longganisa

Image
I found this infographic on TravelBook.ph . If you ignore the ads, it is pretty informative.

It's More Fun in Cebu Philippines Official Tourism Ad Campaign

Image
I've only been to Cebu once but it is really a nice place to go to. The food is great, the beach is beautiful. I recommend it to everyone.

Pinoys can visit at least 25 countries without visas - DFA

From GMA Network . Filipino travelers do not need a visa to visit at least 25 countries, according to information provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs. These countries include most of the Philippines' Southeast Asian neighbors, but also Latin American tourist destinations Brazil, Peru, Bolivia and Costa Rica. GMA News Online requested the information from the DFA after noting widespread online glee several weeks ago over a Facebook post that listed about 60 countries where Filipinos can go visa-free. After sending queries to Philippine embassies and consular posts, the DFA would only confirm 20 countries. But its public information office added that they are still waiting to hear from some overseas posts. GMA News Online also called up embassies of countries missing on the DFA list and filled gaps in the information. The information provided in the viral Facebook post supposedly came from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Qantas, Wik...

The Future Of Airline Travel

Is this the future of airline travel?

The Future Of Budget Airline Travel

Image
Is this the future of budget airline travel? A UK company is developing a new seating design. The new design could lead to a 50% increase in the number of passengers and is developed specifically for short flights were comfort is not a concern. Lighter seats will also save on fuel. The design is based loosely on how soldiers travel in battle zones. Read the whole story at AOL Travel .