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Your go-to Pinoy travel blog now has a podcast! From budget travel hacks to visa application guides to our most unforgettable trips --- we'll share with you useful tips on how to plan smart, travel safe, and make every trip worth it! New episode MONDAYS a

Yosh Dimen, Vins Carlos & Ces Vitan


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    ENCHANTED KINGDOM in the New Normal (and in our Mid-30s) • S2 E33

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 39:25


    Actually, last JANUARY pa namin na-record itong episode na 'to, pero bigla nagsara ang Enchanted Kingdom kasi naghigpit 'yung restrictions that time. So eto na, ipublish na namin! Late man, applicable pa rin naman. ------- Share your thoughts! Tweet and tag us at @thepoortraveler! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB!

    EXPECTATION vs REALITY • Quickie Q&A • S02 E32

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 25:05


    'Yung akala mong super ganda, photogenic lang pala. 'Yung may balak kang um-aura-aura, nag-uumapaw pala sa turista. And 'yung inasahan mong walking distance, hala, parang papuntang kabilang buhay na! Kapag nagta-travel, marami kang expectations na babasagin ng ibang-ibang reality. Here's our share, with tips on how to manage our expectations! Share your thoughts! Tweet and tag us at @thepoortraveler! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    Delicious Destinations! • S02 E31

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 31:09


    Of all the countries you visited, alin ang may pinaka-gusto mong balikan hindi lang dahil maganda ang lugar pero dahil na rin MASARAP ang pagkain? Well, ito ang listahan namin. Share your thoughts! Tweet and tag us at @thepoortraveler! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    The Pursuit of ROOTEDNESS: For Visa Application • Quickie Q&A • S02 E30

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 15:56


    Season 2, Episode 30! Pagdating sa visa application, isa sa pinakamahalagang tinitingnan ng mga visa officers ay ang so-called ROOTEDNESS. Pero ano ba itong rootedness na 'to? Paano ito nakakaapekto sa visa application? Ano ang mga documents na pwede mong isubmit? Bakit may paugat na involved? At bakit ang dami kong tanong?! Sasagutin natin lahat ng 'yan sa quickie episode na 'to! Share your thoughts! Tweet and tag us at @thepoortraveler! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    Is Travel History Really Necessary in Visa Applications? • Quickie Q&A • S02 E29

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 8:52


    Season 2, Episode 29! Kailangan ba talagang mag-travel muna sa mga visa-free countries before applying for hard-to-get visas like Schengen visa, Canadian visa or US visa? Gaano nga ba ka-importante ang travel history? 'Yan ang sasagutin natin in this Quickie Q&A episode! Share your thoughts! Tweet and tag us at @thepoortraveler! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    Memories of PARIS (Part 2) • S02 E28

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 23:26


    Season 2, Episode 28! What's it like to visit PARIS for the first time? In the PART 2 of our MEMORIES OF PARIS chikahan, Yosh shares some of his most unforgettable moments and a few tips on how to make your trip memorable. Share your thoughts! Tweet and tag us at @thepoortraveler! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    Memories of PARIS (Part 1) • S02 E27

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 24:02


    Season 2, Episode 27! Dahil sa EMILY IN PARIS, pati kami ay napa-reminisce! Paris is a dream destination for many! It's the City of Love, City of Lights, Fashion Capital. It's heavily romanticized sa pop culture. Pero what does it feel like to visit the French capital? In this episode, i-shplook namin ang mga memorable moments namin sa Paris! Share your thoughts! Tweet and tag us at @thepoortraveler! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    Top 7 Dahilan ng Pag-aaway sa Travel (PART 2) • S02 E26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 28:01


    Season 2, Episode 26! AKA Ang Kwento ng Mahiwagang SABAW sa Airport! In this episode, mas gigil na gigil ang mga guests nating sina Darwin Cayetano and Kirk Acebron sa isa't isa habang nagre-reminisce! Find out kung sino ang laging late? Sino ang laging naninisi? And bakit may dalang sabaw si Darwin sa airport? And oh, here are the TOP 3 COMMON CAUSES NG PAG-AAWAY SA TRAVEL! ---------- Share your thoughts! Tweet and tag us at @thepoortraveler, @kirkanatomy, and @trackntreasure! Follow Kirk on Instagram at @kirkacebron and Darwin at @trackingtreasure! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    Top 7 Dahilan ng Pag-aaway sa Travel (PART 1) • S02 E25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 31:30


    Season 2, Episode 25! It's our first episode ngayong bagong taon! So we'd like to start the year with a BANG -- as in BANGAYAN! Minsan sa trip, may mga nagkakainisan, nagkakatampuhan, nagkakapikunan! We invited our friends KIRK ACEBRON and DARWIN CAYETANO na notorious sa circle namin na aso't pusa kung magbardagulan sa byahe! We'll break down the TOP 7 CAUSES NG PAG-AAWAY kapag nagta-travel, as voted by the members of our Facebook Group! Share your thoughts! Tweet and tag us at @thepoortraveler, @kirkanatomy, and @trackntreasure! Follow Kirk on Instagram at @kirkacebron and Darwin at @trackingtreasure! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    DIY vs PACKAGE TOUR: Which is Better? • Quickie Q&A • S2 E24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 7:39


    Season 2, Episode 24! Alin ba ang mas magandang travel style and alin ang mas preferred namin? Do-It-Yourself or Package Tour? Find out in this episode! Share your thoughts! Tweet and tag us at @thepoortraveler! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    5 Things We Check Before Booking a Hotel (Backpacking Trip) • S2 E23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 18:42


    Murang hotel pero nuknukan sa layo pala? May ensuite toilet pero curtain lang ang pagitan? Glass yung wall ng shower room? Ang nipis ng wall kaya rinig mo ang mga ganap sa kabilang room? Maarte yata talaga kami kaya naman ang dami naming chine-check sa hotel/hostel/apartment before booking! But ito yung top 5 considerations namin. Share your thoughts! Tweet and tag us at @thepoortraveler! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    How Travel can Help You MOVE ON from Heartbreak (PART 2) • S2 E22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 33:09


    Season 2, Episode 22! After 25,000 years, narito na FINALLY ang kadugtong ng HOW TO MOVE ON episode natin months ago! At kasama pa rin natin ang ating friend and Hugot Master Marcelo Santos III! In this episode, we'll talk about how travel allows you to meet more people and how it helps you find and reach your goal! If you missed the PART 1, listen to it here! Share your thoughts! Tweet and tag us at @thepoortraveler! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    Top 7 Traits of the WORST TRAVEL COMPANION (PART 2) • S2 E21

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 23:15


    Season 2, Episode 21! Itutuloy na natin ang pag-shplook sa mga ayaw nating kasama sa trip! Here are the Top 3 qualities ng MGA MAHIRAP KA-BONDING, as voted by our followers on Facebook! ------------------ Share your thoughts! Tweet and tag us at @thepoortraveler! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    Top 7 Traits of the WORST TRAVEL COMPANION (PART 1) • S2 E20

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 28:38


    Season 2, Episode 20! We asked our followers to describe the WORST TRAVEL COMPANION and hindi talaga sila nagpa-awat! Daming hanash! Halatang based on real experiences. So we compiled, sorted and ranked your answers! From KJ to pabebe, these seven travel sins emerged on top! ------------------ Share your thoughts! Tweet and tag us at @thepoortraveler! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    How to PACK LIGHT • Quickie Q&A • S2 E19

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 14:52


    Season 2, Episode 19! Ikaw ba ang type of traveler na kahit anong pilit eh parang lagi mong nadadala ang buong bahay kapag may trip? Pwes, in this episode, we'll share some tips on how to master the art of light packing. ------------------ Share your thoughts! Tweet or tag us at @thepoortraveler! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    Japan's Unique Airports • Quickie Q&A • S2 E18

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 5:51


    Season 2, Episode 18! Most of Japan's airports kinda look alike. But there are some that really stand out! Here are 3 of them! -------- How about you? Share your thoughts! Tweet or tag us at @thepoortraveler! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    Our FAVORITE AIRPORT in the World • S2 E17

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 11:26


    Season 2, Episode 17! Sa lahat ng mga airports na aming natapakan, ano nga ba ang pinaka-favorite namin? Pero in this episode, isa lang muna ang i-discuss namin. Yung widely considered THE BEST! Ano nga ba ito? And bakit ito Changi? Chaaaarzzz! How about you? Share your thoughts! Tweet or tag us at @thepoortraveler! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    SHOW MONEY for VISA APPLICATION: Magkano Ba Dapat? • S2 E16

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 18:12


    Season 2, Episode 16! Magkano nga ba dapat ang laman ng bank account para sure na ma-approve ang visa application mo? 'Yan ang sasagutin natin in this Quickie Episode! Don't forget to follow this podcast! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    HORROR TRAVEL STORIES Part 3: Mga Kwento from Listeners/Followers • S2 E15

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 32:12


    Season 2, Episode 15! ANOTHER HORROR EPISODE! Gulat ka 'no? Ayaw namin tumigil! Hindi pa pala tapos ang Halloween Special natin! Yung dapat na 2-part series, EXTENDED! Eh kasi naman, a lot of you shared your own scary experiences sa social media channels natin, so kami lang ba ang matatakot? Damay-damay na 'to! Here's our last horror episode for the year! And promise, last na talaga 'to! Don't forget to follow this podcast! ANG HINDI MAG-FOLLOW, MUMULTUHIN! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    HORROR TRAVEL STORIES Part 2: Freaky Memories! • S2 E14

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 28:23


    Season 2, Episode 14! Tapos na ang Undas pero kami, hindi pa! Sa Part 2 ng ating Halloween Special, nagbabalik si Kap. Mimai Cabugnason of WAG KANG LILINGON Podcast as we spill more mumu experiences! Pero this time around, instead of scary, we're sharing FREAKY moments! These are the memories na not necessarily nakakatakot, pero 'yung nakaka-WTF ganeeern? Don't forget to follow this podcast and pati na rin 'WAG KANG LILINGON! ANG HINDI MAG-FOLLOW, MUMULTUHIN! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    HORROR TRAVEL STORIES Part 1: Our Scariest Experiences • S2 E13

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 33:19


    Season 2, Episode 13! Halloween Special! In the tradition of Magandang Gabi Bayan's and Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho's Undas Specials, syempre, dapat may Halloween episode din tayo. And sa tinagal-tagal na rin naming nagta-travel, marami-rami na rin kaming experiences na nakakatakot, nakakagulantang, or hindi maipaliwanag. Pero madalas, nakakatawa na rin. At para naman may kasama kami sa kwentuhan at takutan, dumalaw sa atin ang friend naming si Mimai Cabugnason of the 'WAG KANG LILINGON Podcast! Ready ka na ba? Patayin na ang ilaw, maghanap ng kasama, at pakinggan ang PART 1 of our Halloween chururut! ANG HINDI MAG-FOLLOW, MUMULTUHIN! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    Top 10 MISTAKES Visitors Make in SOUTH KOREA (Part 2) • S2E12

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 23:51


    Season 2, Episode 12! In the Part 2 of our discussion about the mistakes that travelers make when visiting Korea, pag-uusapan naman natin ang mga rules sa train, sa pagtawid sa kalsada, at sa pag-shake ng hands. And our friend Seneca, who has been living in Korea for over 7 years, is still with us para patotohanan or pabulaanan ang mga itey! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    Top 10 MISTAKES Visitors Make in SOUTH KOREA (Part 1) • S2E11

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 36:10


    Season 2, Episode 11! After sharing the common mistakes that tourists make in Japan, we scoured the internet again for more -- but this time, focus naman tayo sa SOUTH KOREA! Our Korea-based friend Seneca Moraleda-Puguan is joining us this episode para patotohanan or pabulaanan ang mga iterch! In this batch, we'll break down what many say are common dining and drinking mistakes that visitors make! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    What are the EASIEST VISAS to Get for Pinoy Tourists? • S2E10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 14:55


    Season 2, Episode 10! Based on experience, ano ba ang mga tourist visa na pinaka-madali naming nakuha? 'Yan ang quickie question na sasagutin natin in this episode! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    Mas Madali nga bang Ma-approve ang VISA APPLICATION kapag may SPONSOR? • S2E9

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 18:26


    Season 2, Episode 9! Many applicants think na mas malaki ang chance na ma-grant ng visa kung mayroon kang sponsor in the country you're planning to visit. But is it true? Verum est? Totoo ba ito? 'Yan ang susubukan nating sagutin in this episode! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    OK pa rin bang mag-UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN kahit nag-Universal Studios SINGAPORE ka na? • S2E8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 5:49


    Season 2, Episode 8! We'll answer this question in today's quickie episode!

    Top 12 MISTAKES that Tourists Make in JAPAN (Part 2) • S2E7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 33:24


    Season 2, Episode 7! Hugging a new Japanese friend? Sticking chopsticks in rice? Not slurping when eating ramen? No-no raw ito sa Land of the Rising Sun? Tetee be? And kung totoo, baketh? We invited back our friend Reen Ladignon, who has been living in Japan for years, para muling patotohanan or pabulaanan ang mga sinasabi nilang diumano ay mga bawal gawin sa Japan! So finally, 'eto na ang PART 2! Listen to PART 1 here! Join the Poor Traveler Support Group on FB! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    BACKPACK vs SUITCASE: Which is Better? • S2E6

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 10:28


    Season 2, Episode 6! Alin nga ba ang mas ideal for travelers? Are you TEAM BUHAT or TEAM HILA? Here's our take! Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoortraveler Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoortraveler Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler

    What to Do on the First Day in a New Destination? • Quickie Q&A • S2E5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 10:46


    Season 2, Episode 5! Arrival Day! This is the part of the trip na nagpi-peak ang excitement! FIRST DAY HIGH, sabi nga! But the first day is usually not a full day. So what should you do? Well, kanya-kanya naman tayo ng trip, pero in this episode, we'll share ours. Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoortraveler Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoortraveler Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler

    How Travel Can Help You MOVE ON from Heartbreak (Part 1) • S2E4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 26:11


    Season 2, Episode 4! Sabi nila nakakatulong daw ang pag-travel sa pag-move on kapag brokenhearted ka. But how? In this episode, tinanong namin ang ating FB followers and invited our good friend/book author/hugot master MARCELO SANTOS III to share their own experiences about love, life, healing and moving on. Part 1 pa lang 'to so be sure to follow this podcast to get notified about Part 2! You can also follow Marcelo here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/akoposimarcelo/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/akosimarcelosantosiii YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarceloTVOfficial

    Why We Try FAST FOOD Abroad • Quickie Q&A • S2E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 10:49


    Season 2, Episode 3! We loooove sampling traditional local cuisine kapag nagta-travel! But every now and then, we also dig into popular fast food faves! But WHY? Bakit namin sinasadyang puntahan ang McDo, KFC, Burger King, or even Jollibee aborad? Anong meron? And have you ever heard of the Big Mac Test or Big Mac Index? If not, find out in this quickie episode! #AskThePoorTraveler #ThePoorTravelerPodcast

    JAPAN vs SOUTH KOREA: Ano ang mas practical na unahin? • Quickie Q&A • S2E2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 9:39


    Season 2, Episode 2! Welcome to the first of many QUICKIE Q&A episodes, where we try to answer your quick questions quickly! Our first quickie question is: Practically speaking, ano ang mas OK unahing i-visit: JAPAN or SOUTH KOREA? Listen now to find out kung ano ang choice namin and why! #AskThePoorTraveler

    The Destinations in ANTOINETTE JADAONE Films (PART 1) • S2E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 38:26


    Welcome to the SEASON 2 premiere of the TPT Podcast! In this episode, pagku-kwentuhan natin ang mga pelikula ni Direk Antoinette Jadaone kaya naman ang special guest natin ay walang iba kundi si... Martin Scorsese! Cheka! Most of her films and series feature a destination. Pero have you ever wondered bakit sa That Thing Called Tadhana, sa dinami-rami ng pwedeng puntahan nina Mace & Anthony, eh sa Sagada and Baguio sila nagpagpag ng feelings? Or bakit Batanes ang setting ng You're My Boss? Or Bakit San Francisco sa OTWOL? Bakit New York sa Alone/Together? Kung oo, naku, makinig ka at sasagutin natin 'yan sa series na 'to. Kung hindi mo naman 'yan naitatanong, eh makinig ka pa rin kasi mukhang ganitong travel na lang ang na-eenjoy natin these days! This is just PART 1. In this episode we'll cover Direk Tonet's earlier films with a bit behind-the-scenes kyemehan. THAT THING CALLED TADHANA Angelica Panganiban, JM de Guzman Sagada & Baguio RELAKS IT'S JUST PAG-IBIG Inigo Pascual, Sofia Andres, Julian Estrada Road Trip to Leyte YOU'RE MY BOSS Toni Gonzaga, Coco Martin Batanes ALL YOU NEED IS PAG-IBIG Kris Aquino, Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Jodi Sta. Maria, Ian Veneracion, Pokwang Coron, Palawan

    OK lang bang UMUTANG para maka-TRAVEL? • S1E30

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 43:27


    Season 1, Episode 30! Here's the situation: You and your friends have a trip na matagal nang naka-plan. Suddenly, kinapos ka sa budget. A friend offers na pahiramin ka ng pera. LABAN or BAWI? Dahil hindi naman kami finance expert, we invited a financial advisor friend -- Fitz Villafuerte of the 80 PERCENT Podcast and READY TO BE RICH blog -- to weigh in on this utang to travel issue! But what we got was a whole lot of life lessons and quotable quotes! Syempre i-share na rin namin sa inyo kasi we're feeling generous. Cheka. Follow THE 80 PERCENT PODCAST here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WYnow7T1xvoZb0q5hS7PV

    HOW TO LANDI WHEN TRAVELING: 7 Kemerut Tips • S1E29

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 42:26


    Season 1, Episode 29! So ayun na nga. When we published tips for traveling couples, may mga humanash na PAANO NAMAN ANG MGA WALANG JOWA?! Aba, hindi na namin dapat problema yun! Pero tama naman! So in the spirit of fair and balanced kyeme, we invited our blogger-friends na single na single and ready-to-travel (pag safe na) -- Darwin Cayetano and Elal Lasola -- to share experiences and tips on how to make a connection on the road and live happily ever after. Char lang! Hindi 'to fairy tale, pero malay mo, baka may happy ending pa rin, ifyaknowataymin!

    Top 12 MISTAKES that Tourists Make in JAPAN (Part 1) • S1E28

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 33:48


    Season 1, Episode 28! Eating while walking, bawal diumano sa Japan? 'Yung makipag-telebabad sa train, di raw OK? Eh yung huwag daw mag-tip sa restaurants, verum est? Totoo ba ito? Japan has a lot of unwritten rules and social norms na diumano'y nabe-break ng unwitting travelers. In this episode, our good friend and Japan expat ninja Reen Ladignon, who has been living in Japan for 7 years, joins us para patotohanan o pabulaanan ang mga diumano'y mga mistakes that tourists make at para tigilan ko na rin ang pagsasabi ng "diumano" kasi di naman tayo si Jessica Soho. Join THE POOR TRAVELER SUPPORT GROUP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler

    Top 10 MISTAKES Newbie Travelers Often Make • S1E27

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 40:40


    Season 1, Episode 27! Every seasoned traveler started out as a confused, clueless newbie. 'Yung tipong hindi alam kung ano ang uunahin sa airport. Or laging nakakalimutang magpapalit ng pera. Or nag-uunderestimate ng destination. Or nag-ooverestimate ng powers sa lakaran! At kahit na windang, lutang at sabaw ang pakiramdam natin at the time, it's nice to look back and see that although we're still that windang, lutang and sabaw traveler sometimes, ang point is SOMETIMES na lang. And sige na nga, may growth na rin naman. In this episode, our travel beshie Leo Valencia of AS A MATTER OF PAK PODCAST joins us as we share with you the Top 10 mistakes that newbie travelers often make! AS A MATTER OF PAK PODCAST is where Leo and Yosh react to the movies and series they watch. Follow here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dQSdQ0dLK5bMP0YOagiBL

    How to TRAVEL ABROAD WITH JOWA: Top 10 Iwas-Hiwalayan Tips! • S1E26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 42:42


    Season 1, Episode 26! Kung bago pa lang kayo ng jowa mo, is it a good idea na mag-travel abroad agad? Sabi nga ni kaibigang Mark Twain, "there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people than to travel with them.” Why kamo? Because travel can really test a relationship and it will force you to see a different side of your partner. Pero if gusto mo talaga i-push, how do you make sure na kayo pa rin by the end of the trip? Our good friend ISA UMALI drops by to help us present 10 iwas-hiwalayan tips! (Actually, 9 anti-hiwalayan and 1 bahala-ka-na-Lord tips!) Join THE POOR TRAVELER FB Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler

    How to Plan a JAPAN BUDGET TRIP (Top 7 Tips!) • S1E25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 44:00


    Season 1, Episode 25! Nananaginip ka ba ng ramen? Nagkaka-crush ka rin ba sa anime character? Pangarap mo rin bang makapag-cherry blossoms? Aba aba aba! Tara na sa JAPAN! But wait, not now, kapag pwede na! In the meantime, use these months to plan a trip and perfect your Japan itinerary! But how to start? In this episode, we're sharing with you our TOP 7 TIPS on how to travel to and around Japan on a budget! Useful articles mentioned: What is the Best Train Pass for You? 20 Japan Practical Tips for Budget Travelers Join THE POOR TRAVELER FB Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler

    Top 7 Philippine Destinations to Visit After the Pandemic • S1E24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 40:18


    Season 1, Episode 24! From beach bumming in Boracay to cultural immersion in Batanes, nakaka-miss talaga mag-travel! Dahil nganga tayong mga byahero't byahera for now, marami sa atin ang nag-iimagine na lang muna ng mga trips natin after the pandemic. Pero saan nga ba pinaka-OK pumunta when all this is over? For this episode, we invited Michelle Enriquez and Midas Xavier from the DIY TRAVEL PHILIPPINES, the largest travel FB group in the country, to share with us the top local destinations they are most excited to visit after the pandemic, as voted by their members! Join DIY Travel Philippines FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diytravelphilippines/ Follow DIY Travel Philippines on IG: https://www.instagram.com/diytravelphilippines/

    Top 5 Signs na DRAWING LANG ang Trip N'yo with Friends • S1E23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 30:30


    Season 1, Episode 23! "Sige, update kita." "Text text na lang." "Baka may something pala ako that day." Naku-naku, KABAHAN KA NA! Dahil malamang-lamang, 'yang trip na 'yan, diretso sa kangkungan. Pero paano nga ba natin malalaman na drawing lang ang trip nyo with friends? In the continuation of the DRAWING saga, we'll tackle the tell-tale signs na hindi matutuloy ang lakad ng barkada! #ThePoorTravelerPodcast Join THE POOR TRAVELER Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler

    Best Destinations for FIRST TIME SOLO TRAVELERS (Asia) • S1E22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 34:11


    Season 1, Episode 22! Some things are best enjoyed alone -- and for many, that includes TRAVEL! Solo travel may not be for everyone, but we recommend that you try it at least once in your life just to figure out if it's for you or hindi. But don't dive into it head first para hindi ka nagugulat. If you want to dabble your feet first in the slippery pool of solitary journeys, saan ba OK na magpunta for Pinoys? In this episode, we're sharing the most ideal Asian destinations for first-time solo travelers! Join THE POOR TRAVELER Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler

    How to Deal with Friends na Laging DRAWING Lang sa Travel! • S1E21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 40:22


    Season 1, Episode 21! Nagkayayaan. Nagplano. Nang-iwan sa ere. We all have that friend who always says sasama, pero magba-backout din pala. We've all had that trip na excited ka, pero hanggang plano lang pala. How do you let them know the hirap and hapdi of planning a trip na hindi naman pala tuloy? How do you say with utmost love and care the words, "HOY IKAW, PAG SINABI MONG SASAMA KA, SUMAMA KA, ****!" Before mo i-FO, listen to this episode wherein we tackle flaker friends na puro mahilig mag-drawing ng trips na hindi nakukulayan. Join THE POOR TRAVELER Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler

    OFFLOADING 101: Interview with an Immigration Officer • S1E20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 38:37


    Season 1, Episode 20! Bakit nga ba nao-offload ang isang passenger? And what can you do to avoid it? No other person can better answer these questions than an actual Immigration Officer, so we invited IO @SirKevinMartin to take us behind the scenes and shed light on the Immigration Inspection process. Ano nga ba ang mga usual requirements? And ano ang mga red flags? Paano kapag freelancer? Paano 'pag fresh graduate? Paano 'pag unemployed? And if you're sent to Secondary Inspection, anong ganap? Naku, naku! So many questions ha! Lahat ng 'yan naitanong natin kay Officer Kev, so start listening! Now na! Join THE POOR TRAVELER Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler

    Travel in the Time of COVID-19: What is it Like? • S1E19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 38:06


    Season 1, Episode 19! Miss mo na ba ang amoy ng airports? Ang lasa ng foreign food? Ang feeling na #Goals or #Blessed habang naglalakwatsa? Over 1 year na tayong nganga! But have you ever wondered what it's like to travel out of the country ngayong may pandemic? Mas strict ba ang Immigration? May hostel dorms pa ba? Uso pa ba ang group tours? Anu-ano ang dapat i-prepare? Tengga travelers Yosh and Ces invited Travel Factor founder Cedric Valera na kakauwi lang from a long multi-country trip in the Americas to share what's new, what's changed, and what to expect when backpacking internationally these days. Please DON'T take this as an encouragement to travel. We simply aim to paint a picture of what the travel scene is like at this time. Stay safe always! Join THE POOR TRAVELER Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler Like TRAVEL FACTOR's page here: https://www.facebook.com/travelfactorhq

    TAIPEI vs TAICHUNG: Which is the Better Trip? • S1E18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 22:36


    Season 1, Episode 18! Which TAIWAN destination will give you a better experience if you're a first-timer? The capital TAIPEI or the delicious TAICHUNG? Or maybe it's a TAI? We've invited our teammate and friend Asta Alvarez to break the tai and figure out, once and for all, which gave us THE BETTER TRIP! How about you? Which do you prefer? Join the conversation by tweeting us with #ThePoorTravelerPodcast! Don't forget to follow this podcast!

    Top 7 Destinations in Asia for Senior Citizens • S1E17

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 37:49


    Season 1, Episode 17! T is for traveling with tanders! They say that travel needs change as we grow old! Kapag maputi na ang buhok and medyo umaaray na ang kasu-kasuan ni mama and papa, saan nga ba OK pumunta? From the K-Drama spots in Seoul to the shopping streets of Tokyo, here are 7 of the best destinations in Asia for those planning a trip with senior parents! #ThePoorTravelerPodcast

    That Thing Called TRAVEL INSURANCE: Kailangan Ba Talaga? • S1E16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 26:46


    Season 1, Episode 16! Picture this: You're traveling abroad, having the time of your life. Walang anu-ano'y biglang pumutok ang appendix mo. Hindi man lang nagsabi. Hindi man lang nagpaalam. At ngayon talaga beh?! What u gonna do? Who u gonna call? And most importantly, how much u gonna pay? In this episode, we've invited architect/traveler Kenneth Surat to share how travel insurance has helped him wiggle out of scary travel mishaps. #AskThePoorTraveler Don't forget to follow us!

    How to Make Friends when Traveling Solo • S1E15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 29:53


    Season 1, Episode 15! One of the best parts of solo backpacking is meeting other travelers. But what if sobrang mahiyain ka? Will you get by with a little help from your new friends? Or all by myself na ba talaga itu? Paano nga ba makipagkaibigan when traveling alone? In this episode, Yosh and Ces share tips on how to break out of your bubble on the road! #AskThePoorTraveler Don't forget to follow this podcast!

    How to Prepare EARLY for Schengen Visa Application (The Basics) • S1E14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 28:22


    Season 1, Episode 14! Dream mo rin ba mag-Europe pero mukhang matatagalan pa? Kahit hindi mo pa plan mag-apply ng Schengen visa agad-agad, you can already prepare this early. Ces and Yosh share long-term tips to get you prepped dahil advance tayo mag-isip! #AskThePoorTraveler

    How We Lost 60 lbs (27Kg) this Quarantine! • S1E13

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 22:09


    Season 1, Episode 13! When the quarantine started, we were both obese and at our heaviest. But since we can't travel, we decided to focus on getting fit and healthy! Over the past months, Yosh has lost 60 pounds (27.2kg), and Vins has lost 47 lb (21.3kg). Here's how we did it!

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