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So you’re going to the Philippines - YAY! Finally, your travel plans have all come together and now the fun part starts - the planning. You’re excited, hell - I’m excited for you! Warm tropical waters, lush green landscapes, breathtaking sunsets, and the food... I just want to go back! Manila may have a reputation for being a bit rough around the edges, but there is plenty of beauty to be found if you scratch below the surface - you just have to know where to go. So, to make your life easy and your trip fun, I’ve rounded up my top 11 Most Instagrammable Places in Manila.

Traveling with only a carry-on is a challenge that any frequent traveler will probably want to master sooner or later. This skill is crucial because it opens up your travels to a whole new level of comfort and freedom. For example, you don’t have to spend money on your check-in luggage if you learn to travel with only a carry-on.

Most of us like to travel and explore new places, meet new people, and experience a different culture. However, traveling can quickly turn into a challenge, especially if you are entering a site that you don’t know much about, or if you are simply not prepared with the right tools and gadgets.

Is travelling on a budget possible? Of course! Many years ago, my friends and I made friends with an American girl who was travelling around Europe on her own. She was only 19 years old, and her stories from Bulgaria and Italy and Portugal and France were endlessly entertaining. This was late in the year, and before long she was waving her goodbyes to hit the open skies once more, this time travelling to Australia to spend New Year’s Eve on a small private boat in Sydney Harbour.

I had to ask. How on Earth was she funding her travels? As it turned out, she was raised by her grandparents, who had recently passed away within months of each other, leaving her as the sole beneficiary of a large estate. I had caught the travel bug from her, but I couldn’t hope to match her spending power.

Are you planning a trip to Ottawa? Often eclipsed in travelers' imagination by other popular Canadian urban centers like Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, or Quebec City, this metropolis located on the Ottawa river in the eastern part of south Ontario plays an important role in the country's cultural and administrative life. As such, it has a lot going for it. In this article, we share a few fun facts about visiting Ottawa to get you prepped and excited for your stay!

Travelers and working professionals rave about the benefits of top travel credit cards. Usually, these cards are offered by airlines or specific financial institutions and banks, and they can be used to earn rewards when traveling. The rewards typically come in the form of points and/or air miles. In addition, there are various other perks that individuals can capitalize on.

The online world is replete with travel credit card options and offers. To understand what distinguishes these different alternatives, you need to read more about these cards and the sign-up process details.