Friday, March 30, 2018

South Korea: Campus Tour: Universities to Visit


Due to increasing appearance of schools and universities in dramas and series, although not suggested by some as this invades privacy of the students, I was able to visit few of these schools in South Korea.  Let me share with you those you may want to also see in your next trip.

Yonsei University is a private research university located in Seoul. (Wiki)
Address: 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Motto: The truth will set you free. (John 8:32)


Sunday, March 18, 2018

Korea Travel Seminar for Free and Easy / DIY Travelers




Thanks to Korean Tourism Organization (KTO) Manila for organizing another event for those who are planning to visit South Korea this year.

Saturday, March 10, 2018

Where do you get your travel information?

Where do you get your travel information?  What are your sources of information when it comes to planning a trip or making your next itinerary.

For the veterans, boomers, or Gen-Xers, they say or prefer printed copies.  But for Xennials, Millennials or modernized adults obviously internet is their main source of information.



Books

Name Link Description
Lonely Planet lonelyplanet.com Largest travel guide book publisher in the world [Wiki].  Plan and book your perfect trip with expert advice, travel tips, destination information and inspiration from Lonely Planet.
Fodors Travel Guide fodors.com A publisher of English language travel and tourism information and the first relatively professional producer of travel guidebooks. [Wiki]  
Rough Guides roughguides.com British travel guidebook and reference publisher [Wiki]
Find a destination, look for inspiration, read features and get great travel advice, from Rough Guides.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guides traveldk.com Browse DK's award-winning travel content on a range of top travel destinations. Discover all you need to know to plan your next trip.

Monday, March 5, 2018

Philippines: Artesania and Caffeined by Mozaic Living

An artisan cafe by Caffeined by Mozaic Living Inc. Fusion of lifestyle,  furniture store, arts and crafts by local artisans. artesaniafurnituremozaicliving


Sunday, March 4, 2018

Japan: Sapporo: 5 days Itinerary



SappoRoute (Taste the Sights of Sapporo) 

The following sample itinerary is just a sample or basic plan for those who would like to go to Sapporo, Hokkaido.  This is basically a draft of what was submitted to JNTO contest and I have no personal experience yet on the mentioned places and restaurants below. 

Day 1: Taste of Chocoloate, Tea and Ramen

  • AM: Shiroi Koibito Park (Sapporo Chocolate Factory Tour).  Where kids and adults can enjoy: painting Hokkaido shaped Cookie, riding Steam Locomotive Shiroi Koibtio Railway, strolling at Rose Garden 
  • PM: Mt. Moiwa Ropeway - for city lights. 
  • Tea Ceremony (wear a kimono while tasting matcha tea) (Ren Ceremony | Klook)
  • Enjoy Sapporo Ramen at Susukino or Ganso (Ramen Street)