Our correspondent gathers intelligence from experienced Pinay travelers on how to have fun and stay safe.

Don't hit the panic button just yet!

Here we come, Middle-earth!

To stay safe and prepared? There’s an app for that.

Because who doesn't love a good freebies?

For the budget-conscious travelers!

Minimize, friend. You may be more resourceful than you think.

Who said applying for a visa needs to be so difficult?

Some useful tips if you're thinking of doing it!

Regaining its seat as the commercial hub of Samar and Leyte, Tacloban becomes the starting point of our six-day backpacking adventure through Northern Leyte.

Because, pocket money.

Who said applying for visa needs to be so difficult?

Commit to your wanderlust.

Anyoung haseyo!

It's easier than you think!

Start the car.

The cobblestone street of Calle Crisologo is a great place to experience the awesomeness of Vigan. The place transports you to the time when the Spanish still ruled the Philippines. With kalesas all around and Spanish ancestral houses and buildings,

It's not as difficult as you thought.

In 2014, 89 percent of the applicants were granted visa.

Because diving is a lot more accessible than people, particularly Pinoys, realize.

Make the first beach trip fun (and not traumatizing).