Outdoor Explorer or Stay-in Squad: Choose your kind of adventure with Smart

The debate is on: will you chase the sun as an ‘Outdoor Explorer’ or embrace indoor comfort as a ‘Stay-in Squad’? No matter your preference, here are ways you can create new core memories and make the most of the season.

For the Outdoor Explorers

Discover heritage sites near you: There is magic in reliving Old Manila through the walled city of Intramuros and the grand San Agustin Church, one of the four baroque churches built during the Spanish colonial era. Outside the capital, explore the stunning San Agustin Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, the majestic Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, and the intricate Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church in Iloilo — all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Beyond the Instagram appeal, these remnants connect us to our history. Search online for more heritage gems in your area, drawing inspiration from travel vlogs and documentaries.

Staying effortless on the go: Smart travel tips from frequent flyers

Some travelers live by the itinerary. Others embrace the unplanned. But the most seasoned ones know—it’s not just the destination that shapes the experience, it’s how seamlessly you move through it.

For wellness advocate Bianca Elizalde, travel is a way to reset. It’s how she reconnects with herself and the world, often finding clarity in unfamiliar places and new environments. “Besides my family and children, there is nothing that awakens and inspires me more than being somewhere beyond my comfort zone,” she shares. Capturing these moments through her lens is part of the experience—and with strong, reliable data roaming, she can effortlessly share her journey while staying present. Her tip: be intentional with how you document. It’s easy to get caught up in taking photos and videos. Find the balance—capture what matters, but don’t miss the moments happening right in front of you.

For interior designer Nix Alañon, peace of mind is essential. He’s hands-on when it comes to his home—not just in curation, but in its day-to-day upkeep and care. Yet when he’s away, he travels worry-free knowing that with just one call, he can arrange for trusted home services to manage routine maintenance or have someone care for his furbabies. It’s that thoughtful layer of support that lets him stay present and fully enjoy the journey. His mantra: travel like you live—surrounded by thoughtful choices, with the essentials always taken care of.

Traveling to the Philippines? Elevate your connectivity experience with Globe’s new Prepaid Traveler eSIM

If you’re traveling to the Philippines, mobile leader Globe has exactly what you need to stay connected.

Globe is redefining the travel connectivity landscape with the introduction of its prepaid Traveler eSIM. This innovative solution promises international visitors an effortless and cost-effective way to stay seamlessly connected from the instant they set foot in the country.

The Globe Prepaid Traveler eSIM can be purchased even before tourists embark on their journey to the Philippines, initially available on iOS and soon for Android devices. This digital-first approach not only streamlines the connectivity process compared to traditional physical SIM cards but also spares travelers from airport booth queues. Once tourists complete SIM registration upon arrival, they can instantly access Globe’s reliable mobile network.

From inconveniences to emergencies, here’s how Igloo’s seamless digital experience makes insurance claims easier and hassle-free

While we can't always predict what lies ahead, having insurance coverage can provide a safety net when unexpected events occur. From delayed flights to medical emergencies, understanding the process of making insurance claims is essential for turning setbacks into manageable situations. 

With a goal of “Insurance for All”, Igloo has made it its mission to not only provide affordable insurance products but also make filing claims easy and hassle-free. 

From travel insurance like Travel Master with COVID-19, pet insurance like Pet Insure, and MSME insurance like NegosyoCare, Igloo and its partners offer Filipinos a wide variety of products that can suit their needs and all of them are available through multiple channels including the GCash GInsure marketplace.

“At Igloo, we understand that unexpected events can disrupt lives and cause stress. This is why we’ve worked with our partners and utilized our technology to provide Filipinos easy access to microinsurance products – access that includes ensuring that the customer journey from purchasing to claiming is streamlined, straightforward, and efficient,” said Mario Berta, Igloo’s Country Manager for the Philippines. “Through this, we can educate and encourage more Filipinos to understand the importance of having insurance as in just a few clicks, they are confident that they are protected from unexpected events, big or small.”

Bring your 2023 Summer Travel goals to life with these six fascinating PH vacation spots

The long, hot days of summer are finally here and if you’re one of the many who’s up for travel and adventure this season, there are many fascinating tourist and vacation spots around the country you can add to your bucket list.

A recent study by travel and experience platform Klook noted that 87% of Filipinos are raring to travel with many of their destinations of choice within the Philippines as booking for domestic destinations have exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 2022.

Domestic travel, according to the Department of Tourism, is expected to make a full recovery this year with the country’s hotel and resorts association reporting that occupancy has breached 2019 numbers and is largely driven by domestic tourism.

#WorryFreeWithPromate: Tech Giant Now Available in Online Stores

Promate Technologies, a global leader brand in mobile accessories and IT peripherals, now has a two-year International Warranty across all its products. 

This means that wherever you bought your Promate item, whether it is a power bank or a headset, you can have it replaced wherever the brand is present globally. Each Promate product manual includes the warranty policy. 

Capture the joy of traveling with the reliable Vivo V15 Pro

Traveling has now become an essential part of life, allowing people to make unforgettable adventures and wonderful memories. One’s bucket list will not be complete without a visit to a dream destination. With affordable travel, the world has become a smaller place in a good way, with people being able to experience different cultures.

There are different types of travelers—backpacker, experiential, luxury—with each one having their reasons for wandering, and along with it, their own set of travel must-haves.

Profil Holidays Launches Mobile App For Filipino Travelers

Profil Holidays, one of the country’s leading travel and tour companies, continues to be a pioneer by setting another milestone, this time, through the introduction of Travel Scout, the newest multi-functional app designed to help enrich the journey of all travel enthusiasts.

Travel Scout currently has eight features. It offers a currency converter, multi-city weather forecast, travel guide, expense calculator, world clock, pack list, travel log, and an automatic alarm that syncs to your phone’s calendar to make travels hassle-free. This app is built around the desire to reduce the need to download multiple apps by providing travelers with the ease of having every possible travel must-haves in one single app.  

“We are always in the lookout to offer something new to our partners and Clients. Travel Scout is a result of our product innovation after studying the different travel behaviors of our Clients. This app will also provide us a better insight of the traveler’s overall experience, which is vital to help us improve our packages based on their needs and what’s best for them. After all, it’s always about providing the best experience,” shares Rosanna Inciong, General Manager of Profil Holidays