By far, the Beijing trip in March 2016 was the most laid-back, hassle-free international travel Mary and I have ever had. There were no getting lost or scammed the entire time we journeyed back to 3,000 BC. We intended the trip to be exactly that way - relaxed, and a real vacation. We are true-blooded… Continue reading Beijing Memoirs 3: Expenses For A Private Tour For Two
Month: October 2017
Useful Tips When Traveling With Parents / Elder Relatives
My mother has been, for a little while prior to the trip, making efforts to subtly tell me that she wants to go outside of the country. She's been to quite a few places within the country and wanted to level up. If you think about it, my being a jack of all trades and… Continue reading Useful Tips When Traveling With Parents / Elder Relatives
My CebuPacific Story: 8 International Destinations In Three Years
Their slogan is right. It's time every Juan flies. 4 years ago I wouldn't have imagined spending a weekend in Australia, my birthday in Japan, our anniversary in China, Thailand and Cambodia, new year in Taiwan and a weekend with my mother and Mary in Hong Kong and Macau (as a Mothers' Day gift), all in… Continue reading My CebuPacific Story: 8 International Destinations In Three Years
DIY or Packaged Tour: Deciding Factors For Different Travelers
“By 2020, 320 million international trips are expected to be made by youth travelers each year, a staggering 47% increase from 217 million in 2013,” David Chapman, director general for World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation said in his report (source: Forbes.com). These days, we have tons of travel groups that we can join for free… Continue reading DIY or Packaged Tour: Deciding Factors For Different Travelers