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May 27, 2014

Benefits of a Travel Credit Card

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Benefits of a Travel Credit Card

Credit cards have become an indispensable tool for most people. They use it every day to pay for goods or services. Now, with travel credit cards, one can have an opportunity to earn free points which they can exchange for airfares, hotels, or cash. In order to lure customers to their fold, most credit card issuers have included travel in their own perks or partnered with travel brands to offer sign up bonuses, loyalty points, special discounts, and others. So it will work to your advantage if you will use the card all the time to get these perks. With the bevy of choices available in the market, how do you go about with choosing the right travel credit card for you? Here are the criteria you need to consider: Huge sign-up bonus. In most cases, one point is equivalent to a free domestic flight at the very least. Don’t sign with a provider that does not offer free flights. It will take you a long time to get a free flight. Nowadays, there are many airlines and hotel-specific cards that offer bonuses between 60,000 to 100,000 points which means tons of free flights. Points conversion. Most providers will offer […]

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by shailany
January 24, 2014

Discovering the Island of Batanes, Philippines ~ My Sanctuary

Asia/Budget Travel/Last Minute Travel/Philippines/Travel Stories
Discovering the Island of Batanes, Philippines ~ My Sanctuary

I’ve been anticipating my plan to go to Batanes last December 2013, but my flights have been canceled twice, so I have to go for another airlines which is Philippine Airlines. Travelling to Batanes has been tagged as really expensive, well that’s partly true. To tour Batanes the cheapest way, you have to wait for Airline Seatsale! Since I cannot wait anymore, I booked my flight despite its high price. I intend to unwind in Batanes, so this time, I availed of Full Board Package at Batanes Seaside Lodge instead of doing in on my own. My package details can be found here. Since I am travelling solo, I pay P16,000. I also made a request to take a motorbike instead of Van. Even if you do it on your own, it will still cost you much. You would need to hire a tourguide, or a car, since there isn’t always PUV passing by. I think you have to hire a tricycle or rent a bike. I arrived in Batanes 8am via PAL Express. FREEZING COLD! A guy from Batanes Seaside lodge fetched me ( I forgot his name!) I love my room! It’s facing the beach, and there’s also […]

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by shailany
November 13, 2013

Things To Consider Before Travelling to Africa

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Things To Consider Before Travelling to Africa

Visiting Africa can bring great joy to many people. However, you need to be prepared for anything when you visit the continent. This is the reason why you should plan the tour in advance, especially if you have never been to the continent or country before. Some of the most visited countries in Africa include South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, Morocco, Zambia and Botswana. Although Botswana is a country in the heart of the Namib Desert, the existence of a small paradise with the marula fruit, which is the special delicacy for amarula the drink as made it a major tourist destination. Depending with the country you want to visit, here are a few things you should understand. Understand what the national language is Most countries in Africa are still developing, and language is a major barrier in tourism. This means you need to prepare yourself to embrace this, but at least understand what language that country uses as the national language. The national language depends with the colonial government that colonized that country. If you are visiting Kenya for example, English is widely used and understood within cities and towns. This does not however mean that everyone understands […]

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by shailany
August 9, 2013

Tips for Taking Good Care of Leather Backpacks While Travelling

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Tips for Taking Good Care of Leather Backpacks While Travelling

Quality leather backpacks, briefcases, luggage and bags are expensive enough that you’ll want to make sure that you’re doing everything possible to take good care of them so that you can get as much use out of them as possible. When taken care of properly, leather can last for generations to come and could very well be something that you pass down to your children who can pass it down to their children. Starting Tips After you first purchase your leather duffel bag or any other type of leather bag, you’ll want to apply special protective products that are made specifically for leather. You’ll want to make sure that you apply the protective product three or four times a year to keep it in good condition. Leather experts also recommend that you keep your leather bags nice and moist with a quality leather lotion. Avoid using any type of cleaning and protective products that aren’t made specifically for leather so that you don’t accidentally damage your bag. When applying body sprays, perfumes, hair sprays and other related body products, it’s best if you don’t do so around your leather since there’s a chance that you can stain and damage it. […]

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by shailany
March 6, 2013

Advantages of being informed about discount attractions

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Advantages of being informed about discount attractions

America, as a holiday destination, perhaps tops the list of any traveler’s wish list. A chance to be a part of the American dream (even if that’s for a few days) plus be enraptured by its plush malls, casinos, restaurants, and wondrous mountains and beaches is rare-. Perhaps this kind of holiday may only be dreamed of only once in your life. Before planning a holiday you might as well associate huge expenses with a trip to one of America’s most popular destinations. But not anymore. The presence of discount attractions has made it far easier for regular travelers, even for those outside US, to transcend boundaries for pleasure trips. However, you will only be presented with the best discounted deals on travelling by remaining a little diligent. Just as you prepare a checklist of things to carry, places to visit etc before travelling, do not forget to check out the latest deals on the Internet. Way to find out about the discount deals As you will have a clear idea of which city in the US you would prefer to visit, your first duty would be to check out the chief attractions in that particular city. Then check out […]

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by shailany
November 20, 2012

A 10-Minute Guide to Best Online Sources of Travel Deals

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A 10-Minute Guide to Best Online Sources of Travel Deals

The never-fading demand for a memorable holiday, soaring hotel costs, inflated air prices, and rising transport prices, and no luxury budget forces vacationers strive hard to get the most out of their trip at least expenditure. With the statistical slope of traveling expenses rising over time, vacationers have been struggling even more for finding a good travel deal that is characterized by maximized fun and minimized spending. But now, one need not work hard that hard to get the best deal! This is because you will now be introduced to some reliable online sources that can help you to get grab some really cool deals. Air Travel Deals Do you want to know which places you can travel to for merely $200? In that case, kayak.com/explore can be your most helpful source. I tried this site to know the best budget air deal from NY to fly to a ski destination in America for less than $200. You can use the same website to know where you can enjoy for a fixed budget. The best part of this site is that its shows the results on a map and allows filtering the search by budget, month, destination, weather and activity. […]

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by shailany

Angel of the Acid Lake

Shailany Vizconde

Shailany Vizconde

Young, spirited, and an adventurer – this is the perfect set of adjectives to describe myself. I'm an adventure-seeker and backpacker who has dreamt of traveling different countries and sharing my stories to the people.

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