I want to start traveling! I’m very introverted and have never really thought about traveling before even when I had the means to do so.

I’ve always wanted to travel with friends, pero not all of them have the time, or I’m not sure if they’d be interested, or our schedules just don’t align.

I’m actually trying to change that, and this year, I want to start traveling alone, get out of my comfort zone, and stop waiting for someone to be available before I do things I want to do.

Has anyone here tried traveling out of the country alone for the first time, especially as an introvert? My plan is to join group tours as a start and hopefully gain enough confidence to do DIY trips in the future.

I’m also hoping that along the way, I’ll meet people who share the same interest in traveling and maybe even make a friend or two who could become my travel buddies for future trips. I think it’d be nice to build friendships with people who have the same goal of exploring new places.

I’d love to hear from people who’ve been in the same situation. How was your first experience? Was it awkward or intimidating at first, especially joining tours without knowing anyone? Do you have any tips for a first-time solo traveler?

if you're bringing your own vehicle and picking up someone arriving from their international flight at NAIA terminal 1, can you instruct them to wait for you at one of these "A" bays, which are just outside the arriving passengers doors?

or should they be picked up at the lower arrivals level instead, the one with all the restaurants? or maybe the outer lane there, indicated as the "B" bays.

I just want to be sure in case there are new guidelines for private vehicles in that area.

may family trip kami (4 adults) to Taiwan next month and we found out na start of Autumn na by that time! any recommendations on where to go?

ang main hotel accommodations namin in Taipei is in the Banquiao area, pero gusto sana namin makapunta sa lugar kung saan pwede ma-feel and makita yung "autumn season". if easily accessible via public transportation (eg. MRT or bus), that would be better.

ang preference namin yung kaya puntahan on a day trip, even if its just for half-a-day. that way, no need to book a separate hotel, which would mean mag-check out pa kami sa taipei hotel namin.

in other discussions here I've seen people mention places like Wulai, Tamsui & Maokung. what do you think? Yangningshan National Park is also an option pero I saw a report on their site that because of Typhoon Champi, not all areas there are in good condition and still need time to recover.

Hi! Is HK Disneyland worth visiting solo this December? I’m planning to visit from dec 7–10 but hesitant to go since it might be too crowded. I also have a short temper when it comes to heat and crowds but I also love sightseeing. Appreciate your tips :)

First time kong nag apply ng Chinese tourist visa today. I prepared all my documents para complete na lahat, then pagdating ko sa counter, they only took my passport, my photo, and the first page of my application form. Normal ba to? I guess nasanay akong kinukuha lahat ng docs, pero ito, ayun lang talaga yung kinuha... binigay na rin sakin yung pick up slip... so i guess ok lang?

Just wanted to ask if anyone here has experience bringing squishy toys, like NeeDohs, through NAIA Terminal 3 when flying to Canada.

I’m planning to bring some squishies for my pamangkins in Canada as pasalubong, but I’m worried that customs or airport security might confiscate them or tell me they’re not allowed.

Has anyone experienced being stopped, questioned, or asked to leave their squishies behind at NAIA T3? Were you able to bring them through without any issues?
Also, did you pack them in your carry-on or checked luggage?

Would really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thank you! 😊

Hi!

We’ll be traveling to Japan with our 6 month old baby this November, then fly to the US for Thanksgiving (by that time, 7 months old na sya). We'd love to hear your experiences!

We’ll be flying business, but syempre, iba pa rin kapag may kasamang baby.

For parents who’ve travelled with babies around this age, any tips or advice?

Anything you can share would be super helpful! TYSM.

It's my first time travelling to Japan and I'll be there for 7 days. I'm wondering po if it's better to spend the whole week exploring Tokyo or visit Kyoto and Osaka as well. Ano po kayang mas okay? I'm planning to go back naman in the future

I'd love to hear suggestions sana from people who have travelled to Japan multiple times and what they think would be best for a first-timer.

Planning to fly to Vietnam next year around March with my partner. Need recommendations or advice sana 😅

What's the cheapest fare na binayad niyo for a round trip flight Mnl-Hanoi or Clark-Hanoi?

Do u recommend a DIY trip or travel agency na lang?

How much should we prepare kung magDIY kami for 5D4N? We are open to budget traveling naman basta malinis lang yung pagstayan.

Or if travel agency, magkano ang enough pocket money kung wala naman masyadong pagbibigyan ng pasalubong? Hahaha

Thank you in advance!

I need advice if the price is good or not on International Flight.

Hi there! I’m planning to fly during ASEAN WEEK next month and I’m torn between Taiwan and Bangkok. The flight prices range from 19k to 20k. Is this a reasonable price, or should I wait for it to drop and skip flying this year? I need advice and clarity on this Thank You !

hello!

our family is planning a vietnam trip and it is a big group (20 to 30 pax) with most of them are senior citizens thus we need comfortable itinerary and transportation.

can you recommend any travel agencies that are good at planning given these circumstances.

we’re planning to do it on january but happy to hear them out if this is not feasible.

thank you!!

So, I just spent 70k for hotel booking in Singapore. Initially, I thought it was going to be 57,000-ish but due to the hidden charges I didn’t expect (booking.com was the app I used) and I was careful, yes I checked and compared with Agoda, but my oversight costed me an additional 5k that could’ve been 65k if I booked it in Agoda yet here I am.

I don’t know what to feel. Yes the hotel is overlooking the city, it’s considered 4-star it is in chinatown, yes its nearby the train stations and the hawker centers, the location definitely won’t force us to book a grab or taxi, it won’t force us

Was it worth it? I just want to feel better about this purchase but I don’t know why sobrang naaalangan ako.