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Airplane Food and Asian Cuisines • S05E0503 Aug 202500:14:37

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How to Survive Long-Haul Flights in Economy • S05E0421 Jul 202500:54:18

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On Magugulong Kausap & Instagram Filters • S04E2908 Dec 202400:19:12

Walang konek 'yang dalawang topics na 'yan pero magugulo kasi kaming kausap, so there. 😂 These are outtakes from 2 different episodes: Post-Trip Rituals and Surprising Destinations.


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Top 12 MISTAKES that Tourists Make in JAPAN (Part 2) • S2E702 Oct 202100:33:24

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!

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BACKPACK vs SUITCASE: Which is Better? • S2E629 Sep 202100:10:28

Season 2, Episode 6! 

Alin nga ba ang mas ideal for travelers? Are you TEAM BUHAT or TEAM HILA? Here's our take!

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What to Do on the First Day in a New Destination? • Quickie Q&A • S2E526 Sep 202100:10:46

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.

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How Travel Can Help You MOVE ON from Heartbreak (Part 1) • S2E423 Sep 202100:26:11

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!

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Why We Try FAST FOOD Abroad • Quickie Q&A • S2E320 Sep 202100:10:49

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!

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JAPAN vs SOUTH KOREA: Ano ang mas practical na unahin? • Quickie Q&A • S2E217 Sep 202100:09:39

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) • S2E114 Sep 202100:38:26

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? • S1E3002 Sep 202100:43:27

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.

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HOW TO LANDI WHEN TRAVELING: 7 Kemerut Tips • S1E2926 Aug 202100:42:26

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! 😂

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Top 12 MISTAKES that Tourists Make in JAPAN (Part 1) • S1E2819 Aug 202100:33:48

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.

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DEATH and All His Travel Friends • S04E2825 Nov 202400:43:35
Top 10 MISTAKES Newbie Travelers Often Make • S1E2712 Aug 202100:40:40

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!

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How to TRAVEL ABROAD WITH JOWA: Top 10 Iwas-Hiwalayan Tips! • S1E2605 Aug 202100:42:42

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!)

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How to Plan a JAPAN BUDGET TRIP (Top 7 Tips!) • S1E2530 Jul 202100:44:00

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

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Top 7 Philippine Destinations to Visit After the Pandemic • S1E2422 Jul 202100:40:18

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!

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Top 5 Signs na DRAWING LANG ang Trip N'yo with Friends • S1E2315 Jul 202100:30:30

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

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Best Destinations for FIRST TIME SOLO TRAVELERS (Asia) • S1E2208 Jul 202100:34:11

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!

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How to Deal with Friends na Laging DRAWING Lang sa Travel! • S1E2127 Jun 202100:40:22

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.

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OFFLOADING 101: Interview with an Immigration Officer • S1E2017 Jun 202100:38:37

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!

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Travel in the Time of COVID-19: What is it Like? • S1E1910 Jun 202100:38:06

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!

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TAIPEI vs TAICHUNG: Which is the Better Trip? • S1E1803 Jun 202100:22:36

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!

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Bawasan ang Stress, Bes! • Most Stressful Travel Moments • S04E2711 Nov 202400:51:33
Top 7 Destinations in Asia for Senior Citizens • S1E1727 May 202100:37:49

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? • S1E1620 May 202100:26:46

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

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How to Make Friends when Traveling Solo • S1E1513 May 202100:29:53

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

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How to Prepare EARLY for Schengen Visa Application (The Basics) • S1E1406 May 202100:28:22

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! • S1E1323 Nov 202000:22:09

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!

HONG KONG vs SINGAPORE: The Better Trip • S1E1216 Nov 202000:23:34

Season 1, Episode 12! 

Both are accessible. Both are modern and highly organized. And both are favorites among Pinoy tourists! These are also the first two destinations that we visited abroad so both are very close to our hearts. But if you're a newbie international traveler, which will give you a better experience?

Top 10 Airport Tips We Wish We Knew When We were Travel Newbies (PART 2) • S1E1109 Nov 202000:29:44

Season 1, Episode 11! 

In the continuation of our Airport Tips discussion, we tackle how to beat the Immigration lines and why you should never connect to the free airport wifi! These are the other five tips we wish we knew when we were travel newbies!

Top 10 Airport Tips We Wish We Knew When We were Travel Newbies (PART 1) • S1E1025 Oct 202000:29:58

Season 1, Episode 10! 

Naiwan ka na ba ng eroplano? Muntik nang mawalan ng passport? If ikaw 'yung type na laging aligaga sa airport, this episode is for you! After traveling to almost 50 countries, we now have the confidence to breeze through airport procedures. But if I could go back in time and give some advice to the newbie-traveler-us, these 10 tips and tricks would be it.

CORON vs EL NIDO: The Better Trip • S1E919 Oct 202000:27:33

Season 1, Episode 9! 

It's the battle between the two tourism giants of Palawan! Both have towering karst cliffs, powdery beaches, and lagoons in all shades of blue. But if you can't visit both, where should you go: CORON or EL NIDO?

TOKYO vs OSAKA: The Better Trip • S1E811 Oct 202000:27:51

Season 1, Episode 8! 

It's the battle between the biggest cities in Japan! If you only have the time and budget for JUST ONE, which should you visit: TOKYO or OSAKA? We share our experiences and compare the nitty gritty of these destinations to find out which, in our opinion, could give you the better trip.

Halloween 2024 (Part 2): Harmless vs Evil Spirits • S04E2607 Nov 202400:53:00
Top 10 Reasons for Visa Denial (PART 2: Show Money, Travel History & More!) • S1E704 Oct 202000:42:54

Season 1, Episode 7! 

How much ba talaga ang laman ng bank account para ma-approve ang visa application? Kailangan ba talagang mag-visit muna ng visa-free countries? These and more in the continuation of our chikahan about the Top Reasons bakit nade-deny ang visa applications natin!

Top 10 Reasons for Visa Denial (PART 1: Sponsors, Employment & More) • S1E629 Sep 202000:41:58

Season 1, Episode 6! 

Applying for a hard-to-get visa soon? Don't tell a lie, baka ma-deny! In this episode, we're sharing some of the most common reasons why visa applications are rejected and what you can do to nail the visa process.

TMI: Sabaw Moments in Taiwan (with Asta Alvarez) • S1E517 Sep 202000:17:54

Season 1, Episode 5! 

The best thing to do in Taiwan? HIKING! Basta tandaan: WAG SABAW! In this episode, we're sharing some of our most shunga moments while exploring Taiwan! Sabi nung mga pa-inspirational travel quotes, go off the beaten path daw. Ayun. Naligaw.

TMI: Maldives for Non-Mag-Jowa (with Antoinette Jadaone) • S1E410 Sep 202000:14:50

Season 1, Episode 4! 

Anong feeling mag-MALDIVES nang walang jowa? In a destination na may nagho-honeymoon to the left and may nag-aanniversary to the right, PAANO TEH?! Vins and Yosh and Ces continue their chat with Direk Antoinette Jadaone about making the most of a jowa-less vacation at a romantic resort in the Maldives!

TMI: Nakaluwag-luwag in *The* Maldives! (with Antoinette Jadaone) • S1E303 Sep 202000:20:25

Season 1, Episode 3! 

FROM BUDGET TRAVELER TO FEELING YAYAMANIN REAL QUICK! Film director Antoinette Jadaone drops by to share her nakaluwag-luwag experiences at a luxury resort in the Maldives --- from making tungga the welcome drink to getting a FREE upgrade to a nakaka-sosyal na water villa!

TMI: Southeast Asian Backpacking with Friends! • S1E203 Sep 202000:18:25

Season 1, Episode 2! 

LIARS GO TO HELL! Vins and Yosh and Ces look back on a series of unfortunate but unforgettable events while backpacking across Southeast Asia -- from crossing borders to spewing white lies.

TMI: That Awkward Travel Moment • S1E103 Sep 202000:19:57

Season 1, Episode 1! 

MUKHA O PERA? Travel bloggers Vins and Yosh catch up with good friend Ces about their most awkward moments on the road --- from a kickin' spa session in Cambodia to getting lost in translation in Slovenia!

Halloween 2024 (Part 1): Workplace Horror Stories • S04E2530 Oct 202400:38:24
Post-Vacation Depression • S04E2417 Oct 202400:22:18
Most Surprising Destinations • S04E2316 Sep 202400:45:05
Unpacking our Post-Trip Rituals • S04E2209 Sep 202400:31:34
Sounds Like Travel • S04E2102 Sep 202400:38:11
Mispronouncing Foreign Words • S04E2025 Aug 202400:15:31
Best Friend, Bad Travel Buddy • S05E0314 Jul 202500:38:20

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