The Travel Peoples

  For this kid, indeed, joy has arrived. The writer had the first dibs at Jollibee's sweet spaghetti, the famous Chickenjoy, and the gravy that goes perfectly with the crispy and flavorful signature chicken. It was a privilege to be invited to the press launch before the store finally opens to the public on February 8 at Sunway Pyramid Mall in Selangor. Locals and even foreigners alike warmly welcome the fast-food giant, which has created a buzz since the posting of teasers and countdowns on its Facebook page. But for sure, no one gets more excited about this opening than a Filipino living in West Malaysia, especially those in the Klang Valley. The restaurant's opening means they no longer have to miss the familiar hunger-inducing aroma of the local fast-food favorite. To some, it also means a little atmosphere of home, the Philippines, where Jollibee began.    International operations manager, Rodel Alcantara, who came from the Philippines, mentioned that 50 Jollibee sto...

(This article first appeared on Korea.Net .) Admiring South Korean culture as "soft power" Annyeonghaseyo! Hello! January 13 is National Korean-American Day! The day celebrates and honors Americans of full or partial Korean descent. It marks the arrival of Korea’s first immigrants to the United States on the same day in 1903 in Honolulu, Hawaii. An American former expatriate with a lustrous career in her field graces this piece. Rebecca, as she prefers to be called, reflects on her exciting life in South Korea years back. Now retired and settled back in the U.S., she relives those days and marvels at the current booming Korean culture in her country. Angelica: How did you end up in South Korea? Rebecca: Thanks to my background in international affairs and foreign languages, I was selected to work for an international organization in South Korea in the mid-1990s. That was a quarter-century ago! I miss South Korea and would love to travel there again soon. So, I’m trying to ...

  Egypt should be on your bucket list, and in Egypt, a tour guide is a must.  Ahmed Mido and Hosam Ramy are the best tour guides you could ever have. They are very knowledgeable, and will work on your schedule, wants, and budget. Plus, they will take your incredible photos and give you some surprises. Their passion for Egypt, its history, teaching, and learning is very impressive. Our recent trip was amazing! This video covers a  three-day trip that will allow you to experience the best of Egypt.  First day: *Tour of Alexandria. Drive 2.30 hours to Cairo to explore the city of the Great Alexander.  *Bombay pillar  *Catacombs tombs  *Bay citadel  Lunch Second day: Tour around Giza to see the following: *Sakkrah, which it's the first step pyramid in the world. Get a chance to see the inside of this 4000-year old pyramid. *Memphis, the first Ancient Egyptian capital in 2300 BC and enjoy the museum for King Ramses  *Giza great pyramids, which is ...

Going to Melaka for our birthday trip was a good decision. We were thinking twice because, as we all know, we are still in the middle of a pandemic. However, things have improved here since October. So, we thought it was worth the risk since we had been travel-deprived for nearly two years. Besides, we did not want to miss another birthday trip, something we traditionally do each year. Then off we went. For the first day, also my birthday, we went to Seoul Garden for a Korean buffet lunch. I ate seafood, while the boys had chicken and beef to go with the banchan. After lunch, we headed to the Christ Church Malacca, an 18th-century Anglican church. It is the oldest functioning Protestant church in Malaysia. The ruins of St. Paul’s Church at the summit of St. Paul's Hill. Portuguese captain Duarte Coelho constructed the church that has been in ruins for more than 150 years. One can reach the ruins after a steep flight of stairs near the remains of the A’ Famosa fort. We visited the M...

HAPPY WORLD TOURISM DAY! SEPTEMBER 27 This day promotes awareness of the need for accessible tourism.  World Tourism Day is the project of the UN’s specialized agency — the World Tourism Organization (WTO) to boost local economies and ensuring sustainable tourism.  Whether it's by plane, car, train, bus, bike, or foot, the world is open for everyone to see and enjoy! Just a reminder to observe safe and hygienic protocols imposed during pandemic travels.  From NationalToday.Com:  WHY WE LOVE WORLD TOURISM DAY It creates jobs All over the world, even in its most remote corners, tourism has become a dependable source of jobs. In the U.S. alone, the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries supported 7.6 million jobs in 2015. This means one out of every 18 Americans is employed in tourism. When done responsibly, tourism can create jobs in areas where unemployment has risen due to unavoidable factors like automation. It’s a cash cow In 2015, international tourism genera...

LAST FEW DAYS!!! Back for its 28th year, SFF has gone hybrid for the first time and doubled in scale – inviting international foodies to dive into Singapore’s rich culinary landscape and rediscover the love for food. Hong Kong, 18 August 2021 – The Singapore Food Festival (SFF), one of the most highly-anticipated events on every foodie’s calendar, returns for its 28th edition over three weekends from 27 August to 12 September 2021 with the theme ‘Savour Singapore In Every Bite’. The only festival in Singapore dedicated to local cuisine and F&B talent, it continues to innovate, bringing foodies more than 50 gastronomic and drinking experiences on a hybrid platform. This is double the number1 compared to last year’s virtual edition. An exciting breadth of live masterclasses, both free-to-view and paid, will bring international audiences up close and personal with some of the most well-known chefs in Singapore’s culinary scene. Foodies can also work up an appetite through curated walk...

Panoramic shot of Atlantic City in New Jersey Old things remain old. Even if you're in New Jersey. Haha!  What do I mean by that? Let me link that intro to a sweet reunion between me and my old high school pal, Geralene. I was bored in Long Island when I suddenly thought that she lives only an hour away. So I decided to call her and arrange a quick meet-up that same day. I boarded the train to meet her that afternoon. I patted my back because I realized I could commute by myself! Haha! It was strange riding the train to another state for the first time, albeit it was short. I noticed that there was no one to check the tickets. Anyway, I finally saw Ge, as I fondly call her, after more than 20 years. Nothing changed! It's the same old her: bubbly and chatty. She talked like we were still in high school. She is now a successful head nurse in a health facility in NJ. I'm proud of her. She was one of the top students in our class.  She asked me where I wanted to go. I said I wa...