PH Wanderer

by Asta Alvarez on May 29, 2020 at 10:51 AM

Since the implementation of the community quarantine in order to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have been spending our days at home. Suddenly, our online feeds are filled with friends sharing the goodies they baked or cooked. Many of us finally had the time to practice the projects we had set Read More The post 7 FOODIE SKILLS You Can Learn at Home: Bartending, Coffee Brewing, Pasta Making & More! appeared first on The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog.

by Rosette Adel on May 29, 2020 at 3:32 AM

After the province of Batangas graduated to the relaxed community quarantine measures last May 16, one of the health and wellness resorts in the province reopened its doors to the public and resumed its medical and healthcare services.

on May 27, 2020 at 9:16 AM

Klook and the Singapore Tourism Board have prepared some fun activities online to allow people to explore and travel the world virtually. 

by Asta Alvarez on May 27, 2020 at 9:11 AM

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our daily routines abruptly and tremendously. And it’s obvious that when this is all over, we can’t go back to how it used to be; we will enter a new phase, a new normal. Many of us have been cooped up in our homes when the community quarantine took effect Read More The post 10 ONLINE GROCERY & FOOD DELIVERY APPS in the Philippines appeared first on The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog.

on May 26, 2020 at 10:23 AM

Thanks to technology, however, you can still explore the globe without leaving home.

on May 26, 2020 at 4:28 AM

Instead of having the stuffed toys displayed on the shelves of their souvenir shop, they decided to let them sit in the Zoo’s restaurant to guide visitors and customers to follow social distancing protocols.

by Asta Alvarez on May 25, 2020 at 8:25 AM

Filipinos love snacks. In between main meals, we find time to munch on merienda! Some of us even sneak one more at midnight. Here are some easy-to-prepare merienda recipes that we found on YouTube. Some may be new to you, others may be familiar. Enjoy browsing and control your drooling! Homemade Taho Missing your taho Read More The post 10 EASY MERIENDA RECIPES You can Try at Home! appeared first on The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog.

on May 25, 2020 at 4:58 AM

This is the first time that the monthly figure went below the 10,000 mark since 1964, the year Japan Tourism started collating statistics.

by Yoshke Dimen on May 21, 2020 at 9:02 AM

This is the first summer since we became travel bloggers that we didn’t travel. We didn’t even set foot outside of our home premises. But that doesn’t mean we can’t go on a flight of fancy! And because of the heat, when we let our minds wander, they usually lead us to the beach! Over Read More The post TOP 12 BEACHES IN THE PHILIPPINES (Our Personal Favorites!) appeared first on The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog.

on May 21, 2020 at 4:06 AM

Malabon Zoo is currently on lockdown to prevent their animals from getting infected with COVID-19. But even in GCQ, zoos still cannot reopen, worrying the Malabon Zoo owner about its upkeep.

by Ratziel San Juan on May 20, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Henri’s first project was to produce a #GlobalGoals YouTube video tour that explains how the United Nations is realizing Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.

on May 20, 2020 at 12:05 AM

Maxene Magalona and Rob Mananquil were in Bali when lockdown measures were put in place, prompting them to extend their stay in the island.

on May 19, 2020 at 7:48 AM

Here are some of their amazing stories of their time here.

on May 19, 2020 at 3:51 AM

Andi said the footage were taken at the beginning of March, before they went on community quarantine.

by Mariah Cruz on May 17, 2020 at 9:36 AM

With the almost unbearable heat these days, we’re always looking for ways to cool down. And one of the most common is with cold food and drinks. I’ve consumed so much halo-halo, ice cream, ice candy and iced anything in the past weeks! But with the limited going out schedule, it’s difficult to buy these Read More The post 10 ICE CREAM RECIPES You Can Easily Try at HOME! appeared first on The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog.

by Asta Alvarez on May 16, 2020 at 10:13 AM

Hotdogs have become an all-time favorite snack across the globe. The origin of hotdog (or hot dog) can be traced back to the 13th century in Germany. In the Philippines, it’s also one of the staple breakfast items. It was my favorite baon back in grade school. We usually have them fried, grilled, on a Read More The post 12 Easy HOTDOG RECIPES You can Do at Home! appeared first on The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog.

by Mariah Cruz on May 16, 2020 at 9:42 AM

You can now have Yabu’s katsu delivered to your home! When the enhanced community quarantine started, Yabu: House of Katsu was among the first restaurants to send meals to our frontliners. Now, if you’re missing their signature katsu dishes, you can now have it delivered so you could enjoy it at the comfort of your Read More The post YABU DELIVERY: List of Open Branches + How to Order appeared first on The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog.

by Asta Alvarez on May 16, 2020 at 9:20 AM

“The Famous Isawan in UP” As the tagline claims, Mang Larry’s Isawan has created a strong following inside the University of the Philippines-Diliman campus. It has won (and still winning) the hearts of many students, residents, and alumni alike. It’s a story of perseverance and success. From its humble beginning of peddling a variety of Read More The post MANG LARRY’s ISAWAN: Pickup & Delivery via Grab / LalaMove appeared first on The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog.

by Mariah Cruz on May 15, 2020 at 10:25 AM

McDonald’s has introduced more cook-it-yourself packs! This time, the new breakfast lineup includes hotcake mix and premium coffee. This is in addition to the frozen chicken products that they started selling last month. In this post, we’ll share with you information on how to order both the breakfast and chicken products that you can cook Read More The post MCDONALD’S Frozen Chicken & Cook-It-Yourself Packs appeared first on The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog.

by Mariah Cruz on May 15, 2020 at 9:38 AM

Did you know that Angkas now has a food delivery service? Angkas has been a great alternative in dealing with the nightmare that is commuting in Metro Manila. When the Enhanced Community Quarantine was implemented in Luzon, the edgy transportation company came up with Angkas Food! They partnered with various restaurants in Metro Manila for Read More The post ANGKAS FOOD DELIVERY: List of Partner Restaurants appeared first on The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog.

by Asta Alvarez on May 15, 2020 at 8:13 AM

Cookies are also called biscuits in some parts of the world. It’s usually made of flour, sweetener, and fat (like butter or oil) and may contain other ingredients like nuts, chocolate, dried fruits, and others for variety. But did you know that you can make cookies without an oven? Here are some creative recipes for Read More The post 10 Simple and Easy NO-OVEN COOKIE RECIPES appeared first on The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog.

on May 13, 2020 at 10:12 AM

Fact #1: We all miss traveling.

on May 13, 2020 at 7:47 AM

LONDON – Britons booking a summer holiday are taking a chance on the direction of the coronavirus outbreak, transport minister Grant Shapps said on Wednesday.  

on May 11, 2020 at 3:49 AM

A city girl is living the ultimate quarantine fantasy in Siargao.

on May 2, 2020 at 3:44 AM

South Korea’s capital city was not satisfied with the idea of making noise and clapping for its health care workers facing constant danger in an effort to control and contain the deadly 2019 coronavirus.

on April 30, 2020 at 5:07 AM

“Travel will not revert to normal right away. Even if the ECQ has been lifted, some LGUs will not yet be open to visitors from other places and international travel might not yet happen within the year pending the travel restrictions of other nations,” Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat told lawmakers at a virtual hearing of the House Committee on Tourism earlier this week. “At this point in time, traveling is just but a dream,” she added.

on April 29, 2020 at 7:15 AM

When the world once again breathes a sigh of relief, where would you go? To the beach, of course!

on April 27, 2020 at 10:37 AM

Pre-COVID-19 (novel coronavirus disease 2019) sounds like the distant past to most of us now and nearly everything has changed, including safety standards on how we keep all of our aircraft serviceable and safe throughout our hibernation period. 

on April 22, 2020 at 1:25 PM

According to the Department of Tourism, the decision to allow or prohibit swimming in beaches is up to the local governments.

on April 22, 2020 at 8:38 AM

Boracay Island is looking more and more like a paradise amid the enhanced community quarantine.

on April 20, 2020 at 8:21 AM

In this specific list, DKV ranked 20 Asia Pacific countries based on the lowest likelihood of infection, lowest chance of mortality, and highest likelihood of recovery based on efficiency of quarantine and government management, monitoring and detection, as well as emergency treatment readiness.

on April 16, 2020 at 12:09 PM

The annual Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival, is unlikely to take place this year due to the coronavirus crisis, the premier of the southern German state of Bavaria said on Thursday.

on April 12, 2020 at 10:56 PM

The lights and sounds industry paid tribute to frontliners by illuminating the skies on Easter Sunday through the “We Light as One” event.

by Ratziel San Juan on March 27, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Whether it was a joke or not, netizens have pointed out that the scenic river featured in the video is not in Pasig, but a popular destination in Surigao Del Sur called the “Enchanted River.”

on March 25, 2020 at 6:39 AM

Tourism Authority of Thailand assures its public and its touirst of more bolstered measures against COVID-19.

on March 14, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Marinduque is known for the traditional Moriones Festival every Holy Week which features iconic wooden moryon masks and regalia of the Roman soldiers who crucified Jesus Christ.