Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Dapitan Arcade became a huge part of my film and TV production days as well as my visual merchandising stint. It served as my ever-reliable wingman and best friend when I needed to source props, set decorations, and window display elements with a limit…
Category: Destination: Philippines
List of Travel Requirements for the Best Beach Destinations! (Boracay, Cebu, Palawan & More)
Written by The Poor Traveler @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
The holidays are upon us! Christmas carols have begun filling the airwaves, colorful lights have started twinkling on building facades, and mainstream media have been painting winter wonderland. But for many of us, the White Christmas of our dreams isn…
LA VERYOL’s KAWA BATH TAGAYTAY Travel Guide 2021
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
• 2 December 2021 • I had my first kawa hot bath experience in the province of Antique. It had been years but I still wasn’t over how fun and unique it was. I still remember the feeling of calm as the warm water, infused with coffee grains as an …
COCOONS at CaSoBe TRAVEL GUIDE (Calatagan South Beach, Batangas)
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
For the past couple of years, most of us have been cocooned in the comforts of our sweet abodes, doing online classes or working from home or waiting for the pandemic to end. While tourism slowed down, many resort corporations used the time to improve …
IKEA PHILIPPINES SHOPPING GUIDE + How to Reserve, What to Expect
Written by Yoshke Dimen @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
When it comes to stylish but budget-friendly furniture, no other name has greater recall than IKEA. This Sweden-rooted multinational juggernaut has more than 450 stores in 60 countries. Many of my friends don’t pass up an opportunity to shop if t…
BALER TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS + List of Accredited Beach Resorts & Hotels
Written by Mariah Cruz @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
The Municipality of Baler has recently announced via their official Facebook page that it has reopened to tourists. According to the advisory, tourism is a huge help to the community and this is what urged the local government to open up for leisure tr…
2021 PUERTO GALERA TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS + List of DOT-Accredited Resorts & Hotels
Written by Mariah Cruz @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Puerto Galera is among the most popular weekend destinations for weekend warriors from Metro Manila. After being closed to tourists because of the pandemic, this beach paradise is finally open to leisure travelers again, provided that they submit the r…
2021 ZAMBALES TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS + Visita Step-by-Step Guide
Written by Mariah Cruz @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Zambales, one of the most popular travel destinations near Manila, is now open again for leisure travelers. But of course, there are still restrictions and health and safety protocols in place. Travel requirements must also be submitted prior to travel…
2021 BATANGAS BEACH RESORTS that are OPEN TO TOURISTS!
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
It’s has been more than a year when the pandemic had us cooped up in our homes, trying to adjust to the community quarantine protocols. While businesses are gradually getting back on their feet — given that they fulfill all the requirements…
How to Get E-HEALTH PASS for SIARGAO / SURIGAO DEL NORTE TOURISTS
Written by Mariah Cruz @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Travel preparations have changed a lot compared to how it was before the pandemic. In the “new normal”, there are additional requirements and documents that you have to secure prior to your travel. A lot of destinations also have an online registration…
BATANGAS BEACHES: NEW NORMAL TRAVEL GUIDE & TIPS
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Planning a trip to Batangas soon? We recently traveled to Batangas to find out what has changed in the new normal. And here are some tips you should know before going! REMINDER: We still recommend that you stay home because it’s still safer until…
HOW TO VISIT BORACAY: 2021 Step-by-Step Process + Tourist Requirements
Written by Vins Carlos @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Starting 1 June 2021, Boracay has once again started welcoming tourists from Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal. These areas, collectively called the NCR+ bubble had been placed back under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) with restrictio…
How to Get a TRAVEL COORDINATION PERMIT (TCP) via S-Pass.ph
Written by Mariah Cruz @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
S-Pass is an online travel management system developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in line with the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) Resolution No. 101. If you plan on traveling soon, this website wi…
2021 ILOCOS SUR Travel Requirements for Tourists
Written by Mariah Cruz @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Tourists from anywhere in the country are now welcome again in Ilocos Sur. Starting 29 April 2021, in accordance to the Executive Order No.31, tourism activities in this Region 1 province has resumed. But like other destinations in the Philippines that…
2021 List of LA UNION TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Written by Mariah Cruz @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
The province of La Union has resumed tourism activities last May 22, 2021. The LGU has also identified tourist destinations that have re-opened and have been accepting non-resident tourists from Luzon. But if you are planning to visit, there are still …
How to Get a Tourist Pass & Schedule for LA UNION, ILOCOS & PANGASINAN 2021
Written by Mariah Cruz @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
The Ilocos Region is gradually reviving tourism and has reopened its provinces — Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan — to tourists. However, because the pandemic is still around, certain safety regulations and health protocols…
2021 PANGASINAN TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS + List of Open Tourist Spots
Written by Mariah Cruz @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Along with other provinces in Region 1, Pangasinan has reopened its doors to tourists. The provincial government has restarted allowing entry for tourists coming from GCQ and MGCQ areas provided that they comply with all the requirements and follow the…
MR. KIMCHI TAGAYTAY: New Normal Guide & Menu 2021
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Korean culture has been making waves on all fronts in the country for a while now. Thanks largely to the growing Korean population (both tourists and residents) and global appreciation of Korean pop culture in general. From K-Pop to K-Drama to Korean f…
BALAY DAKO TAGAYTAY: New Normal Travel Guide + Menu 2021
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Balay Dako means “big house” in Negrense, which is absolutely fitting because this popular restaurant in Tagaytay is big in more ways than one. First, it is housed in an enormous Filipino-Spanish villa that houses spacious rooms. As soon as you step in…
BREAKFAST AT ANTONIO’S TAGAYTAY: New Normal Travel Guide 2021
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Taking pride in providing good service and good food, Breakfast at Antonio’s is not just a restaurant; it has become one of the most recognizable culinary institutions in Tagaytay City. No wonder its entrance is lined with cars and its parking lot full…