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Singapore with kids: best places to entertain tots in the Lion City
With its wide footpaths, green spaces, child-friendly amenities, awesome attractions and legendary cleanliness, Singapore is perhaps one of the world’s best cities to visit with tots in tow. Round...
The Philippines – beyond the beaches
Think of the Philippines and images of gorgeous beaches and crystal blue seas are sure to spring to mind. Islands such as Boracay and Palawan easily attract travellers with their picture-perfect...
Ati-Atihan: a guide to the Philippines' exultant 800 year old festival
Location: Kalibo, Philippines. Most of the action centres on Pastrana Park. Dates: Third week in January Level of Participation: 4 – prepare to be dragged into the heart of the parade The...
Crucifixion Re-Enactment: a guide to Good Friday in the Philippines
Location: Barangay San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Philippines Date: Good Friday Level of participation: 1 – be very grateful it’s happening to others If you thought Mel Gibson’s The...
Masskara Festival: a guide to the Philippines' festival of smiles
Location: Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines Dates: weekend nearest 19 October Level of participation: 3 – smile with the masked masses MassKara’s name is a fusion of the English...
Island adventures: top activities in the Philippines
The Philippines is justifiably known for its beaches, but the country isn't just about finding an isolated patch of sand and sinking into a sun-kissed stupor. The 7000-plus islands of the Philippines...
10 reasons to visit Manila
Despite being one of Southeast Asia's best capital cities for sightseeing and culture, Manila continues to (unfairly) get a bad rap. Crime, pollution, poverty, corruption, overpopulation and...
The best beaches of the Philippines
The Philippines is generating a buzz as a less-discovered alternative to Southeast Asian beach hotspots like Bali and southern Thailand. It's not hard to see why. The country has more than 7000...
The Philippines for beginners: 7 first-timer fails to avoid on your trip
The Philippines is a relatively easy travel destination by Southeast Asian standards. English is widely spoken, and the country has an endearing don't-worry-be-happy vibe, soothing for first-time...
Why Manila is fast becoming one of Asia's coolest cities
The heydays of the 1920s and 1930s saw Manila abuzz with theatres, cabaret, jazz clubs and ritzy boulevards, making it one of the most glamourous cities in the region. This was all brought to a halt...