Not even North Korea's constant threats, it seems, could deter me from visiting Seoul. With cold weather clothing in my luggage and my boyfriend in tow, I recently flew to South Korea's capital with high hopes for one memorable vacation.

And one truly memorable vacation it was! I've been to quite a few popular destinations abroad, but there's just something about Seoul that captured my heart. While I appreciated the city's firm grasp on its storied past, it was Seoul's quirky, energetic vibe that truly spoke to me. If you're young, carefree, and—dare I say it—in love, I suggest you get lost at least once in your life in this charming metropolis.

The Art of Self-Preservation by Jennifer Chan

Apr 24 2013

3 Traveling Fears and How to Conquer Them

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I’ve always enjoyed traveling, but there are some aspects that still make me think twice about packing my bags. I remember a scary takeoff and landing experience a few years ago that made me a bit apprehensive about taking a 14- to 16-hour flight to London last year. I remember a luggage blunder in Singapore that has since made me paranoid about my things. And of course, I’ve seen enough previews of National Geographic's Locked Up Abroad to make me take a lot of extra precautions whenever I travel to a different country. However, I believe that these fears are still quite manageable. Let me share with you how I deal with them: Continue Reading >>

A Spoonful of Style by Patricia Dayacap

Apr 10 2013

5 Tips for Flying the Friendly Skies in Style

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In just a little over a week, I'll be packing my bags and flying to a city I've been so excited to visit since I booked my plane ticket in November. What I'm not looking forward to, however, is the couple of hours I'll be spending in a metal vessel miles away from the ground. But I digress...

While I'm no jet-setter, I have gone on my fair share of long-haul plane rides. And during those trips, I have learned (sometimes the hard way!) how to look presentable even after way too many hours up in the air.

The Art of Self-Preservation by Jennifer Chan

Apr 08 2013

Safe Travels: 5 Items You Need to Have When You're on Vacation

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The last thing you want to happen while on a trip abroad is to get sick. Unfortunately, the stress of a long flight, the foreign climate, and even the strange but fascinating delicacies of the country you’re visiting could all contribute to a few unexpected health hiccups. If you packed well, however, then you should at least have a few provisions that could help prevent a heatstroke, a frostbite, or a downer of a fever. Need to double-check your list? Make sure you have these travel essentials: Continue Reading >>

Through Dee Lens by Mike Dee

Apr 01 2013

Surf's Up: My Surfing Experience in La Union

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A couple of weeks ago, I was able to go to La Union for the first time. I was assigned to cover the Billabong all-girl surf camp in San Juan Surf Resort, a surfing haven owned by Luke Landrigan. I heard that La Union has pretty good waves, so I was really excited.

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