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A savory and an upgraded version of the most beloved finger food, fench fries. It is drizzled with sweet sauce, cheese, and topped with chopped parsley and bacon bits. (Kahel, A café in Bacoor, Cavite. April 4, 2024)

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Nature's best: Tagaytay-Nasugbu edition

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It is known to many that Tagaytay has one of the best views when it comes to landscape. That is why it is one of the top tourist destinations here in the Philippines. During this summer season, people often look for a place to chill and ease the scorching weather, and there are places that immidately comes to mind when it comes to cool climate and beach resorts, Tagaytay and Batangas. These two provinces became one of the top tourist destinations in the country due to their natural beauty. Tagaytay boasts its cool climate and overlooking view of the taal volcano, which is one of the reasons why tourists visit this place. Batangas, on the other hand, houses numerous beaches, resorts, and staycation houses that make them one of the top spots during the summer season. Both of these destinations are also near the metro, which is why a lot of people flock over to visit, enjoy, and have a quick escape from their busy lives.

In the picture is a resthouse/staycation house in Nasugbu, Batangas (taken Tuesday, April 9, 2024). It has swimming pools and a touch of nature, having trees all over the place. This place is perfect for families, friends, or anyone who would want to take a break from their busy lives and have an intimate bonding with each other.

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The pictures above are taken from Tagaytay City (Wednesday, April 10, 2024). This is one of the reasons why tourists visit this place, to appreciate the beauty and be in awe of the natural beauty our country possesses. The pictures show the beauty of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano. It is indeed a joy to see such a relaxing and breathtaking view.

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In our busy lives, we should not forget to also take a break for our own sake. A quick nature getaway to relax and reconnect with ourselves should also be one of our top priorities. So, take care of yourself, go on a vacation, and enjoy life!

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"A girl and a landscape: A photgraphic memoir"

Beauty comes in different forms. It can be seen through people and landscapes. All we have to do is to open our eyes and minds, let our imaginations take flight to see and appreciate the beauty that lies within the subject.

This photo is captured using the rule of thirds, which gives an emphasis to the girl as the subject.

In this photo, a wider shot was used to capture the entirety of the landscape.

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An Escapade from the Busy World

This article makes the life of the tourists easier when choosing about their next travel. This gives the travellers the best options they can to have the best and most memorable travel of their lives.

Over the years, leisure becomes the escapade of millenials who are tired from their work and in great need of rest and escape from this stress. People often would want to spend a relaxing time with provincial vibes, but they don't want to go far from the metro, where most of them reside, plus their professional life is also in this place. That is why this list is to suggest 5 good staycation places that are near the metro.

1. Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Alabang - Located in Muntinlupa, this hotel offers a luxurious stay, a great food option, and an excellent spa experience.

2. Acacia Hotel Manila, Alabang - If you're looking for accommodation in Alabang, this one might also be a good option. This hotel offers elegance and top-notch amenities. This is also a perfect option since it is near shopping and recreation centres.

3. Casa Alegria Bed and Breakfast, Tagaytay - Located in the cool province of Tagaytay, this bnb offers cosy ambience and delicious homemade breakfast that adds to the relaxing and "home" feels of the place. This place also offers a breathtaking view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano.

4. The Bayleaf Hotel, Intramuros - Positioned in the historic stonewall of Intramuros, this botique hotel has relaxing rooms and a panoramic view through the rooftop bar, and is near to near-by attractions in Manila.

5. Anya Resort, Tagaytay - This deluxe resort has elegant villas, a calm environment that is surrounded by greenery, and top-notch amenities like spas and several dining options.

Overall, with how tiring and stressful the world we live in, and with the fast-paced society that demands a lot from us, a rest that could recharge and give us peace of mind is all that we need that could double as a short escape from the harsh reality we all are facing.

Type of article: "Best of" list

Target audience: Busy millenials

Topic: Top 5 best staycations near the metro

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Tourism: Present meets the future

For the past years, tourism has been one of the leading industries that helps a country when it comes to establishing economic status and representing the beauty of a country to other parts of the world. Some countries mainly depend on the power of their tourism to further support the status of their country when it comes to their economy. Tourism supports a country's economy through providing a budget that comes from the local and foreign tourists that visit a particular country.

Ever since, there has been an ongoing patronage from the people about the trends that are present in the current times. In this trend, the tourism industry is no excuse when it comes to these trends. There are several trends that are present only in this industry. Here are 5 of the many existing travel trends for the past 5 years: First is sustainable tourism. With the current status of our environment and natural resources, and with the reason that tourism is susceptible to being exploited in activities by the tourists that is harmful to the environment, tourism industry of all nations started to promote sustainable tourism, where they encourage everyone in this planet to conserve our natural resources and maintain the beauty of all the destinations and attractions so the future generation can also enjoy what we have today. Second is digital nomadism. Ever since the rise of technology, people have adapted to using and utilizing this. In this manner, working in different places is not a problem for other people anymore. Some of which they prefer to work in different locations as long as there is a connection with the internet. Third is travel for experience. People nowadays are very sentimental when it comes to building memories and reminiscing them. Because of this trend, one of the major priorities of tourists on why they travel is to experience the life of a community of a certain place, enjoy and appreciate the beauty that the destination could offer, and connect to the place so they can make memories from it that they can cherish for a lifetime. Fourth is wellness tourism. Since the pandemic happened, people from all over the world have become conscious about their health. With that being said, tourism establishes the trend of wellness tourism that focuses on improving the well-being of people through travelling. Lastly, the rise of alternative accommodation is becoming prevalent. Other accommodation types, like aribnb and homestay, are also entering the options of tourists when touring a specific place, aside from the usual hotels.

The trends in the tourism industry are continuously rising. Some of the future trends in the industry are: the use of artificial intelligence. The emergence of technology could only enhance the tourists' experience with the use of AI. Virtual tours are possibly the biggest impact and trend that could possibly happen in the field of tourism in the next few years. Another trend could be sustainable and regenerative travel. With the current status of our environment, being sustainable and using resources that could benefit our environment would still be a trend in the future. Tourists in the future may visit places that support environmental protection, prioritize the locals, and those who minimize carbon footprints. The final in many possible future trends in the tourism industry would be personalized and immersive experiences. Travellers and tourists in the future would prefer to fully experience the place they are into. This could be possible with the help of technology where destinations could assess the preferences of tourists through using technology, providing them the best quality personalized service.

Overall, tourism is a broad industry that we could treasure for our own benefit and for the benefit of our country as well. In the future, one of us could be the key to the further success of the tourism industry, especially here in our country, the Philippines.

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Technology in travelling: a friend or a foe?

In the current society where we live, the use of technology is rampant, and it is used in almost every aspect of life. With the ever-changing demand of the people about the way of living and the continuous seeking of convenience, the use of technology is still evolving. With this further improvement in technology, it helps a lot of industry in our current day and age, including the tourism industry where people seek to travel for different reasons, may it be for business trips or for leisure.

In today's generation, where people lean towards convenience, they apply this aspect in almost every part of their lives, like living, buying everyday essentials, and most importantly, even in travelling. People want to travel in different places with great convenience. That is why there are numerous applications that are developed with the use of technology that could help the consumers to make travel bookings with great ease. With the help of technology, the consumers could travel and make their bucketlist come true by just opening the app and continuing to book cars and tickets for domestic/international travels.

Artificial intelligence or AI, as known to many, is another trend that is emerging together with the rise of technology. Since we are at the age where convenience is the top priority of people who are travelling, the tourism and hospitality industry keeps up with this demand. Virtual tours and travel are also becoming a "thing" in the travel industry. This trend is also solidified when the pandemic strikes every country in the world. Since there has been a global lockdown where people from across the globe were prohibited to go outside of their homes and travel, the tourism industry of different countries thought of alternative ways to still keep up with the demand of people and their desire to travel. That is why they came up with the idea of virtual tours–It is where they make videos of them touring a place and every part of it, and posting it on social media. During the pandemic era, this could suffice the wants of people who eagerly want to travel but were not able to do so due to the circumstances. From then, it has been a trend for tourists and travellers. Other tourists may still want to explore new places, but they want to know or have an idea of the place they will go to, that is why, travel agencies or tourist establishments provide virtual tours for the tourists on what to expect for their future tour.

Technology, together with the use of AI, is indeed a great help for us in our current generation. This helped us to provide the demands of the consumers without compromising their convenience. But with this great power comes great responsibility. Data breaching is now being rampant by online hackers gaining access to the personal information and data of people. With this problem arising, we should be vigilant and strengthen our security when it comes to technology, be knowledgeable, and be cautious while using it. Because technology could be our greatest friend when used correctly. But it could also be our worst enemy if we are not able to use it in the right way.

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