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Time and money are two of the most common reasons people do not travel. But traveling does not always mean you need billions of pesos. All you need is a bit of cash to get going. Do not worry. The world will still be here. No one has ever said and wished that they have traveled less so they could put longer hours working.

As to where you are going, we have listed here some of the best countries you must visit right now while you are still young.

France

The French know how to make the most of their leisure time. When you visit France, you want to go to Paris. Cross the Eiffel Tower or go to Notre Dame. Then, head to Lyon, which is the second largest city in this country. And if you are a wine lover, you must not forget to visit Bordeaux or Burgundy. You can also make a stop on the French Riviera.

Italy

Next is Italy. It has everything that you want. Art, beaches, mountains and best food. You name it; the country has it. In a matter of days, you can hit different cities. But the first place you must go is in Florence to San Gimignano. This country is a genuine treasure. Italy offers overwhelming community and culture. The residents here only want to eat good food and drink Chianti while loving their country.

Tanzania

You should go there while you are still young so you could climb Kilimanjaro. Since it is the tallest mountain in Africa, you need a good set of heart and lungs. Reaching the summit can take up to nine days. But it will depend on the route you take. When reaching the top, you will feel like you are on a plane as you get through glaciers, snow, and wooden sign.

Colombia

Going to this country is cheap. Even if you come from the Philippines, you do not need a huge amount of money to go there. When going there, head first to Medellin. Then, enjoy the hot springs of Santa Rosa de Cabal before heading to Cocora Valley. Colombia is a country where the past mixes with the present. At the top of South America, you can see the Andes coming to meet Caribbean beaches and dance all night in Cali, which is famous for its dancing.

Thailand

Known as the Land of Smiles, Thailand offers cheap adventure. But, just because it is cheap does not mean that it cannot provide you unforgettable holiday. However, you should go there during the hot season. When you choose to travel to Thailand, make sure to head to Bangkok first as it offers some of the greatest food in the world. From Bangkok, you can go to the cooler mountain terrain in the North. Or you can go south and swim to its perfect beaches.

Vietnam

It is closer to the Philippines. But you must go there while you are still young because of its rugged terrain. It has enchanting landscape and fascinating history. You must start in Ho Chi Minh City. The country may be known for its congested traffic and aggressive touts. However, this country has something exciting to offer.

Where are the best places to travel in the Philippines this summer?

Philippines isn’t only known as the home country of Manny Pacquiao but it’s also renowned as a country with beautiful, perfect beaches, mountains, lakes, etc.

Some travelers are still hesitant to travel in this country because of its “bad” image. But, for those who have travelled here, they know that the country is incomparable to the rest of the countries in Asia.

I’m not saying that because I’m from the Philippines. If you’re planning a trip to my country, here are some of the best places to travel and stay.

1. Best places to travel in the Philippines: Scream Park Manila

From the term suggests, it’s a theme park for those who wish to scream and be scared. If you want to experience how to be walking with zombies, you should try it out. You’ll feel like you’re in the set of “Walking Dead.” But you’re forbidden to touch them.

When you go there, you need to survive its three scare mazes, namely The White House, The Undead – Hungry for your Flesh and the Asylum of Terror.

2. Best places to travel in the Philippines: Sky Ranch Tagaytay

It’s made for adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers. Located in Tagaytay, Sky Ranch offers a lot of exciting attractions. That would include the Sky Eye, which is a towering giant that lets you see all the sights when you’re at the top of it.

Super Viking is also a great attraction. For kid-friendly attractions, they can see Mini Viking, Carousel, Wonder Flight, and so on.

3. Best places to travel in the Philippines: Sandbox Pampanga

After you’re done being excited and thrilled at Sky Ranch and you want more, you can go straight to Sandbox Pampanga. It’s the latest destination in the North and it features a lot of thrill rides and activities designed for outgoing people, like you.

One of its attractions is the Ride the Avatar One, which is a rollercoaster zipline. The up and down slopes and sharp turns make the ride more thrilling.

The Aerial Walk is another activity you shouldn’t miss at Sandbox. It’s an obstacle course that tests your physical strength.

4. Best places to travel in the Philippines: Costa Pacifica Baler

It’s in Baler. And we all know how beautiful this place is. Drive is long, about eight hours. But you’ll enjoy it scenic views.

Costa Pacifica Baler is located right at the shore, making it a perfect place for surfers (and surfer wannabe).

The resort is captivating. You’ll feel like you’re staying in Bali’s Potato Head Beach Club and Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

5. Best places to travel in the Philippines: City of Dreams Manila

After Baler, you can go back to Manila and stay at the City of Dreams. Located in Aseana Avenue, City of Dreams consists of three hotels, restaurants and more.

It has leisure and lifestyle shops, plus dining options.

To know more about the best places to travel in the Philippines, go here.

When traveling to Japan, Russia, India, China, Norway and France, there are things that you must know to avoid upsetting the locals. Here are some rules that you should keep in mind.

Traveling to Japan

Japan is one of the top travel destinations in Asia. But make sure to heed some of its travel rules. For instance, services at hotels and restaurants can be quite unique in this country. If waiters in the US would appreciate bigger tips, servers in Japan would find it degrading.

Tipping isn’t done in this country, so avoid that when traveling to Japan.

Traveling to India

From Japan, let’s go to India. In this country, you won’t see their locals using their left hand when greeting someone or exchanging money.

Why?

They considered it as unclean.

Thus, when traveling to India, never use your left hand when you try to greet someone. Don’t pick up merchandise or exchange money using your left hand.

Traveling to Russia

Russia is known for its strict rules when it comes to their tourists. If it’s your first-time in this country, don’t assume that the people living here are miserable because they just don’t smile at you.

Well, there’s a reason for that. And it’s not that they’re unhappy. In Russia, smiling at strangers is considered a demonstration of insincerity. This is because smiling is an intimate gesture for Russians. If you don’t know them and you smile at them, they’ll treat you as an insincere individual.

So, don’t smile at Maria Sharapova when you see her in Russia, unless the two of you are friends.

Traveling to China

China is known for its chopsticks. When you go to one of its restaurants, never wave your chopsticks as this action is considered to be rude in this country. It’s as if you’re drumming with your fork or knife.

Traveling to Norway

Among the many bizarre rules in Norway, it’s the honking that really amazes me. In Norway, honking is only used during emergency situations. Thus, when you beep while driving, you’re causing panic to other drivers. (Wish it’s also being followed here in PH).

Traveling to France

In addition to learning le Francais, you must also learn how to say hello. Saying “bonjour” is appreciated in this country but if you don’t, French locals would consider you as rude. You’re simply showing the person you don’t say hi to that he/she is “lower than you” in status.

Traveling to Germany

When in Germany, never put your hands in your pockets while talking to someone. It’s considered to be bad manners. And while you’re eating, never put your hands on the table. Never. Verstanden?

Traveling to Europe is one of the dreams of most Asians. Before, going there required millions of pesos. Nowadays, there are air routes and travel tips and strategies that you can try to make your trip as cheap as possible.

Avoid summer

It’s tempting to go there during summer season. At Travel Philippines, I don’t recommend visiting Europe in the summer. That’s if you can avoid it.

Why? This is because the prices are at their peak. Almost every hotel is booked up and the cities are crowded.

If you want to have a cheaper travel to Europe, heed to this tip: travel off-season. For instance, you can go there during winter season. You can get discounts up to 40% in a hotel accommodation. Hence, getting great deals is easy at this time of the year.

Use low-cost airlines

For budget-conscious travelers, they opt to fly with airlines that offer low-cost travel to Europe. This is one of the travel tips to Europe that you shouldn’t ignore to help you make your travel to this continent a lot cheaper.

Another more affordable way to Europe is through high-speed rail network.

Try passes

These passes will help you save a lot of money while visiting museums. You may use a welcome card to help you get free public transportation in going to sights, museums, tours, and more.

Use a local transport

In the Philippines, we have jeepneys and tricycles. In Europe, you can use its own public transportations to help you save money. They’re a lot cheaper than choosing axis.

This is one of the travel tips to Europe that you must try. You may choose to buy a 24-hour or a 3-day public pass to make tickets a lot cheaper than purchasing single tickets.

Opt for a rent car

But make sure that you rent it by the hour. This is a type of program that’s popular in Italy, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and other countries.

And if you do rent a car, you must opt for a diesel-fueled car. This will surely ease the pain of paying for high fuel prices. Europe, Spain and Great Britain offer best prices for rental cars.

Stay in an affordable hotel

This is one of the travel tips to Europe that budget-conscious travelers should follow. This is especially true if you’re looking for great value of your money.

But, just because you’re staying in an affordable hotel doesn’t mean you must sacrifice style. Bear in mind that there are plenty of stylish hotels in Europe that offer cheaper rates. Although their rooms are small, they can provide you with king-size bed, flat screen TV, and other features.

Go with a friend

Traveling with a friend is also a nice idea to make your trip to Europe a more affordable journey. You can share travel, food and hotel expenses. Because you’re sharing expenses with a friend, you can afford to stay in a luxury hotel.

Well, there you go. Here are Travel Philippines’ travel tips to Europe that can make your trip here a more enjoyable and affordable one.

Situated in the middle of the Philippines, Bohol can be reached by air and boat. Trip advisor Bohol suggests taking a connecting flight to Tagbilaran, if you come from Manila. This options takes 75 minutes to arrive in Bohol. You may also opt to take a boat. However, it will take you 25 hours to get there. For that reason, this is only recommended for travelers who can spare more than a day to enjoy a trip on sea. This is also great if you have a limited budget. Fortunately, there are several promotional rates if you opt to go there by air. PAL, Cebu Pacific and other airlines offer affordable rates within a limited amount of time.

Main Tourist Attractions in Bohol
Apart from diving, there are other things that you can do here if you are a non-diver. Although this island is famous for its magnificent Chocolate Hills and cute, tiny primates called Tarsier, you can explore other activities including:

Discovering the place's finest beaches through island hopping
Exploring the water through a snorkeling day tour
Taking joy in a massage and spa

When is the best time to visit this place?

Trip advisor Bohol recommends going there from March until June, i.e. if you want to see dolphins. You may also opt to visit from November to April when the weather in this period is great. However, you cannot expect to experience hot temperatures around these times.

Where can you stay in Bohol?

There are different types of accommodations in this place. You can stay in basic dorms and rooms if you have limited budget. Otherwise, you can stay in luxurious beach resorts. Room rates may vary depending on the season. Prices tend to increase during the Easter week, Christmas and New Year's eve. Therefore, trip advisor Bohol recommends booking in advance.