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Out of Town Blog PayMaya: Digital payments help unite Filipinos in battle against COVID-19 More than P7.8M in funds raised with more donations pouring in through PayMaya’s channels Manila, Philippines – Just a week after its #OneAgainstCOVID19 initiative launched, PayMaya has already helped raised more than P7.8 million in donations from Filipinos all over the world through its digital payments channels, with donations growing rapidly by the day. This […] PayMaya: Digital payments help unite Filipinos in battle against COVID-19 Melo Villareal

Out of Town Blog Bellemar Lifestyle Center: Lifestyle complex to rise in Panglao Island Bohol, Philippines — A new hub of seaside living and recreation is rising in the tourist island of Panglao in Bohol with the soon-to-open Bellemar Lifestyle Center, a four-hectare project of Bellevue Hotels and Resorts. Literally meaning “beautiful sea,” it is set to open in the first quarter of 2021 and will exude architectural aesthetics […] Bellemar Lifestyle Center: Lifestyle complex to rise in Panglao Island Melo Villareal

Mexico City is an enormous metropolis and navigating it on your own can seem overwhelming, especially on your first trip to the city. Thankfully there are tons of great tours in Mexico City to help you experience it like a local and learn about the incredible history, culture, and food along the way.  I’ve been living in and writing about Mexico City for almost four years now. The history of this city and of course, the food on offer at every turn, have become an enormous passion of mine. Most of what I know about this city is thanks to the incredible tour guides that I’ve met along the way.  Here it goes, my list of the top 10 Mexico City tours you won’t want to miss! 1. Mexico City History Tours Mexico City is packed with history. Before it was the capital of Mexico, it was the capital of the Spanish colony of New Spain and even before that, the Aztecs built their empire on the very location where you can now find the Mexico City Cathedral. Hidden Mexico City If yo...

Out of Town Blog COVID-19: DOT8 Springs Stranded Tourists, Total Assisted Travelers Now at 11,000 TACLOBAN CITY—Cebu Pacific sweeper flight airlifted at least (57) international tourists stranded due to flight cancellations in connection with the national state of health emergency measures. The sweeper flight was made possible by the DOT8 Action Team’s exhaustive efforts to contact stranded tourists within 16 hours from the scheduled flight, transporting them safely from various […] COVID-19: DOT8 Springs Stranded Tourists, Total Assisted Travelers Now at 11,000 Melo Villareal

Out of Town Blog Ningxia, a rising star of world’s wine map YINCHUAN, China, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region harvested 22 Gold, the most awarded wine region in China, on the Berliner Wein Trophy held on March 9, according to the Administrative Committee of Grape Industry Zone of Helan Mountain’s East Foothill Wine Region in Ningxia. As a rising wine region star, […] Ningxia, a rising star of world’s wine map Melo Villareal

Exploring ancient Mayan ruins, swimming in cenotes , taking in cultural performances, and indulging in Yucatecan cuisine. These are just a few of the many amazing things to do in Merida. Read on for a closer look at all this Mexican city has to offer! Despite being a state capital and popular destination for nomads, expats, and retirees, Merida has lived in the shadow of nearby Cancun , Playa del Carmen , and Tulum . After all, most travelers who come to this part of Mexico head straight to the beach.  With the nearest beach being 40 km (25 miles) away from Merida, this means the biggest city in the Yucatan Peninsula has long been an afterthought. But, that’s all changing. Conde Nast Traveler recently named Merida the best small city in the world. Travelers are finally taking notice, and Merida is ready for its time in the spotlight! Even though I’ve spent the better part of the last three years living in Mexico, I hadn’t travelled to Merida until recently.   I’m ...

Out of Town Blog UMAI assists restaurants & cafe’s during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering FREE software that enables online purchases with takeaway, delivery and gift card services SINGAPORE, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — On 20th March 2020, UMAI now offering their system that helps restaurants manage delivery and take away orders, as well as sell gift cards from their website and social media — all on the same software- for free to cafes and restaurants across the region. As reduced patronage from COVID-19 threatened […] UMAI assists restaurants & cafe’s during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering FREE software that enables online purchases with takeaway, delivery and gift card services Melo Villareal

A common photography problem that you have likely encountered when taking photos is that sometimes the sky doesn’t compliment the scene you are photographing. The end result is that we get a lovely shot of some scenery or people, with a flat grey sky that really doesn’t do justice to the scene we are trying…

Out of Town Blog Sustainability Drives XpreSole, the World’s 1st Shoes Primarily Made from Coffee, Spring ’20 launch follows CCILU’s second consecutive Red Dot Design Award honor LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2020,/PRNewswire/ — XpreSole, the latest green technology developed by CCILU Footwear, makes its formal debut in Spring 2020 season, embodying the brand’s vision for sustainability and the protection of Mother Earth through the development of an entire recycling ecosystem. The result of a three-year endeavor by CCILU‘s R&D team, XpreSole – […] Sustainability Drives XpreSole, the World’s 1st Shoes Primarily Made from Coffee, Spring ’20 launch follows CCILU’s second consecutive Red Dot Design Award honor Melo Villareal

Out of Town Blog COVID-19: Here are your top online resources while working or studying at home Studying or working from home, or mostly known as “telecommuting,” can be beneficial for families as it enables flexibility of work schedule, eliminates daily commute, increases productivity and promotes work-life balance. Technology and the internet now make it easier than ever to work and study from home, as there’s an app or website that can […] COVID-19: Here are your top online resources while working or studying at home Melo Villareal

Out of Town Blog Shimla Bucket List: Top 10 Best Things to Do in Shimla, India What are the top tourist attractions to visit in Shimla, India? Shimla or Simla is the scenic capital and the largest city of the Indian state Himachal Pradesh. Located at the foothills of the Himalayan mountains in the northern part of India, the city of Shimla is surrounded by breathtaking nature with stunning views all […] Shimla Bucket List: Top 10 Best Things to Do in Shimla, India Melo Villareal

When preparing and planning for a trip to Cuba, it’s important to think about your budget, the prices in Cuba and how you’re going to pay for things while travelling around this incredible island nation. With the internet and wi-fi being scarce and a hassle to connect to (although, it is getting better ), you must have your finances and your budget sorted out beforehand. It’s not as easy to check your bank balance online, or acquire Cuban money as it is in other countries. We travelled independently around Cuba for almost a month and I’m here to give you a full breakdown of what the best currency to bring to Cuba is, how much money to bring, how to get Cuban money, and how much you can expect to spend while visiting Cuba .  What is The Cuban Currency? Before even figuring out how much cash you’ll need to bring to Cuba, it’s important to understand the Cuban money (there are two currencies) and the rates. The National Peso (CUP) This currency is what most of the local ...