Tag: travel tips
Are Famous Landmarks Worth Visiting?
As a travel writer, I’ve written my fair share of listicles, such as “20 Things To See and Do in [insert popular city or country]” based on a press trip or an assigned comprehensive research. I, too, like reading travel lists by other writers before exploring a new place. But should you aim to see […]
My ATM Card Was Swallowed, Credit Card Hacked in Thailand
I’d like to think of myself as a seasoned traveler, but that didn’t prevent the double whammy of travel woes: My ATM was swallowed, while my credit card was hacked in Thailand last year (2022). ATM Card-Eating Machine I had just arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport. As advised by the backpacker forums, I went straight to […]
This Always Happens Before My Big Trip
I’m not sure if I should call myself a digital nomad, but my job description is pretty close. I juggle a career in lifestyle journalism (I write, take videos and photos, and do content creation for several publications), maintain my blog and social media accounts, do commercial modeling and acting every now and then, and […]
What If I Can’t Make It To The Hotel’s Breakfast Hours?
If there’s one thing I prefer as a traveler, it’s that my accommodation comes with a complimentary breakfast. If there’s no free breakfast, I’m out! Even if it’s just a piece of toast and a small fried egg—any breakfast is better than no breakfast. I prefer lazy mornings. Whether I’m staying in a luxury hotel […]
How to Pack an Oversized Hat
Hats make great beach accessories. They serve as extra SPF and they add flair to your photos. But how do you pack an oversized hat into your check-in luggage or carry on? Let me show you my packing tips and how I managed to bring my mother of all hats to Boracay. Who’s a mad […]
What the Pandemic Taught Me About Travel
I’m writing this from my work-at-home setup away from Metro Manila, where I have spent most of my days since the pandemic began. Remember March 2020 when we thought the lockdown would last only until June 2020? Excuse me while I laugh maniacally at my naïve self. Like many of you, I’ve been through the […]
Safety Tips For Solo Female Travelers
Before the pandemic halted global travel, Condé Nast Traveler reported an upsurge in women booking trips on their own. Now that we’re on the last quarter of 2021, we’re seeing travel slowly go back to normal in developed countries that are handling the pandemic better. As for countries like the Philippines, there are pockets of […]
Kate Was Here, The Travel Show: Highlights and Lessons Learned
It’s been a month since we launched Kate Was Here, the travel show produced by Plus Network on the Kumu app. I’ve done TV hosting, event hosting, and podcasting, but live streaming is a whole different ballgame. It took a while to get my flow, but I finally got it. I have friends who have […]
Kate Was Here: Live on Kumu!
Pinch me, I must be dreaming. Kate Was Here is now a travel show produced by Plus Network on Kumu. Catch me on the livestream app every Friday at 8pm (UTC+8) starting September 3, 2021. You must have the Kumu app on your phone and follow @plusnetwork and @katealvarez to watch and interact with me. […]