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The coolest place to stay in when in Bethlehem is a Banksy design

Alo Lantin
Posted at Oct 18 07:13 PM

Banksy designed a hotel. Read more »

Whizzpopping worlds collide at Roald Dahl Museum

Robin Millard, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 18 04:02 PM

A museum in the same village of Great Missenden where author Roald Dahl lived, reopens to the public on Saturday following an extensive renovation triggered by a flash flood. Read more »

Tickled pink: Typhoons trick Japan blossoms into blooming 6 months early

Reuters
Posted at Oct 18 03:37 PM

The unexpected bloom comes amid growing concern around the world about global warming Read more »

Tourism department clarifies no room limits in Boracay

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 03:12 PM

The number of hotel rooms in Boracay will not be limited once the island reopens next week, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday, belying earlier pronouncements of the Environment Department. Read more »

Last day in paradise: notes from the day Boracay shut down

Jeff Canoy
Updated as of Oct 18 05:43 PM

On the occasion of Boracay's reopening, we are republishing Palanca-winning writer and ABS-CBN reporter Jeff Canoy's account of the day the island officially closed to tourists in April this year—the same day its long time residents saw their island again. Read more »

Habulan

Domcar C. Lagto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 16 07:43 PM

Children play "habulan" at Wawa Fish Port in Nasugbu, Batangas on Tuesday afternoon. Read more »

20+ reasons why Honolulu should be your—and your buddy's—next stop

Kanoelani Turner and Rita Nazareno
Updated as of Oct 16 07:53 AM

Honolulu is one of those places that insists on keeping its old charms. Here, two buddies who went to high school in Hawaii's capital revisit their favorite haunts and find themselves still fascinated by their old stomping grounds Read more »

5 things to do in Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro

Kara Santos
Updated as of Oct 13 01:32 PM

Roughly 3-4 hours by land from the capital Calapan, the southernmost town of Bulalacao remains a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered.  Read more »

Pentagon investigating cyber breach of travel records

Reuters
Posted at Oct 13 06:29 AM

WASHINGTON - The Pentagon is investigating a cyber breach of some of its travel records that led to personal information being exposed, the military said on Friday. Read more »

Teddy Boy Locsin’s New York stories

Rico Cruz and Jerome Gomez
Updated as of Oct 14 11:58 PM

He just got appointed the next Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs. But when we met with him in March, Teddy Boy Locsin was just too glad to be a New Yorker again  Read more »

Far from powerful: PH passport places 75th in power index

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 07:03 PM

The Philippines ranked 75th in the world's most powerful passport list, allowing visa free travel to only 66 destinations, according to the 2018 Henley Passport Index. Read more »

Maja at Enchong, enjoy sa kanilang 'workation' sa Finland

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 12:07 PM

Nag-enjoy sina Maja Salvador at kaibigan nitong si Enchong Dee sa kanilang "workation" sa Finland. Read more »

Sartre was here: 17 cafés where the literary gods gathered

Geolette Esguerra
Updated as of Oct 12 11:03 AM

The Metro Style editrix puts down her fashion pages for a bit to retrace the steps of literary giants, pausing for a drink in their favorite watering holes. Read more »

Mongolia in the coldest

Monchet Olives
Updated as of Oct 09 11:22 PM

Portable tents, a dog sled ride that turned scary, and being served soup—with Knorr on the side. A non-adventurer finds himself in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, in winter, and discovers that making do is quite the chore Read more »

5 hidden Paris parks that are perfect afternoon getaways

Alo Lantin
Updated as of Oct 08 11:24 PM

Just when you thought you've covered all of Paris, it keeps springing surprises that you missed on your last visit Read more »

A 12-step breakfast-to-dinner guide to street food in Istanbul

David Celdran
Updated as of Oct 08 07:32 AM

There’s always something cooking in the ancient streets of the former imperial capital, so ditch the map and follow the scent of food wherever it may take you. Read more »

5 reasons Culion in Palawan deserves your attention

Kara Santos
Updated as of Oct 06 05:35 PM

For those looking for an off-beat destination, here are some reasons why Culion, dubbed Palawan’s Last Frontier, should be on your bucketlist.  Read more »

Marriott ready to reap benefits as Clark booms

Angelo G. Garcia
Posted at Oct 06 10:32 AM

International hotel chain brand Marriott recently opened its third hotel in the country, at Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.  Read more »

Tsukiji: It's not all about the fish, says Michelin chef

Karyn Nishimura-Poupee, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 06 08:24 AM

On October 6, Tsukiji closes after 83 years, moving to a purpose-built site at Toyosu, several kilometers east. Read more »

Where the roads take them

Aurelio Icasiano III
Updated as of Oct 06 11:49 PM

We asked a few well-traveled men to talk about the cities they don't mind getting lost in.  Read more »