THE POOR TRAVELER

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The daily commute gave us our first taste of travel. Pero ibang level ang mag-commute dito sa Pilipinas, lalo na sa Metro Manila. Kaya naman, sa ilang dekada nating pagsakay sa bus, jeep, MRT o kahit taxi, ang dami na rin nating mga kwentong unforgettable. 'Yan ang pag-uusapan natin in this episode.

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In this episode, break muna from usapang travel and detour muna tayo sa memory lane. Let's talk about COLLEGE, in celebration of the launch of The Poor Traveler Scholarship Program!

It's open to all incoming or current undergraduate students at any college/university in the Philippines, who are in need of financial assistance for the next semester. For more information, visit www.thepoortraveler.net/scholarship.

If you want to help and add to the fund, visit www.thepoortraveler.net/donate!

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You might be wondering: Bakit LOST EPISODE? Thank you for that wonderful question. Char. Hindi kasi lahat nang nare-record naming episodes ay napu-publish! May mga nababaon, may mga nakakalimutan, and may mga nawawala. Pero dahil sayang naman, sige na nga, ILABAS NA 'YAN!

And for our first LOST EPISODE, Yosh and Ces share their favorite travel-oriented series on Netflix. Bakit hindi nairelease 'to? Kasi by the time na maalala namin, tapos na 'yung pandemic. So ayun.

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For today's bidjow... uhm, episode, let's talk about what it's like to be a travel blogger, vlogger, influencer or content creator. How do we earn? Paano namin naa-afford mag-travel? And how can you start your own vlogging career?

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Surprise! This March, we are celebrating The Poor Traveler's 14th Anniversary! Yes, 14th.

Hindi namin palalagpasin ang anniversary month nang hindi officially nalo-launch ang Season 4 ng The Poor Traveler Podcast! Yes, kahit 4 years pa lang ang podcast natin, The Poor Traveler, as a blog, has already been creating useful travel content since 2010. Pero paano ba ito nag-start lahat? Bakit ba "poor" traveler? And sino ba ang tinutukoy na bakunawa sa title? Ang dami agad tanong kaya kinig ka na.

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2023 is our best podcasting year yet. And we have one thing to say: DASURV. Char.

Seriously, we want to thank you for an amazing and engaging season. So in this episode, allow us to look back at the past year with tears in our eyes, smiles on our faces, and gratitude in our hearts!

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Sa pagpapatuloy ng ating Halloween Special, nasa apartment pa rin namin si Ces habang nagse-share ng mga scary stories. This time naman, iku-kwento namin ang mga weird encounters, from moments na napa-kamot-ulo na lang kami to incidents that made us go "What the F just happened?!" Aka ANYARE?!

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Due to insistent public demand (wuw), we give you the TPT Podcast Halloween Special 2.0! And to kick off our month-long celebration (yes, month long talaga), we're sharing the spookiest travel stories experienced by our friends!

Pakinggan ang mga kwento tungkol sa mga malignong uma-aparisyon sa shoot hanggang sa mga kaluluwang nang-uumit ng tiramisu, para naman hindi masayang ang pananakot namin sa sarili namin recording this. LOL.

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May balak ka rin bang mag-travel across Southeast Asia na limited ang time and budget? Kaya ba talaga ang 3 ASEAN countries in 5 days? D’yan ka lang kasi ‘yan ang pag-uusapan natin this episode!

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Nagpa-plano ka ba ng trip kasama ang mga family members or friends natin na senior citizens na? Totoo, nagbabago ang planning and ‘yung actual experience depende sa kasama pero lalo na kung may elderly involved. Pero anu-ano ba ang mga dapat i-consider? How should we plan a trip with seniors?

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Odor in the court!!! Sa pagpapatuloy ng kwentuhang amoy, sharing naman tayo ng mga not-so-pleasant smells na uma-attack sa mga ilong natin -- starting with mga nakakasabay natin sa trip na may baong paputok! Don't forget to follow this podcast!

Is there a particular scent that takes you back to a certain place? They say that the part of the brain that processes smells is directly connected to the part that processes memories. In this episode, we're unlocking unforgettable moments when we let our nose lead the way.

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Paano na ba mag-travel ngayong tapos na ang pandemic? May mga requirements pa rin ba? Balik na ba sa dati ang travel scene? Anu-ano ba ang mga nagbago? ‘Yan ang pagdi-diskusyunan natin this episode.

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Kumain ka na ba? Kung hindi pa, naku, brace yourself. Nakakagutom ang episode natin ngayon dahil we’re gonna talk about one of our favorite cuisines in the world -- THAI FOOD! We'll briefly tackle the strange history of Pad Thai and reveal our go-to dishes!

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Mahilig ka rin bang mag-uwi ng mga items mula sa hotel? Uuuy, aminin mo, ginagawa mo rin ‘yan! From toiletries to in-room slippers, anu-ano ba ang mga pwedeng iuwi and hindi pwedeng iuwi? ‘Yan ang pagkukwentuhan natin this episode!

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Isa sa naging bahagi na ng travel ay ang pagpila. Pila sa check in. Pila sa immigration. Pila sa attractions. In this episode, magchikahan lang tayo about sa most memorable pila experiences natin.

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When we travel, we (Vins and Yosh) almost always wear bright colors -- royal blue, pink, orange, red, yellow. Hindi ‘yun dahil wala kaming taste ha. Maaaring wala nga pero may mas importanteng reason kami for that. And ‘yan ang ire-reveal namin this episode!

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How do you decide what to wear for your trip? We invited our fashionista beshie Tia Lacson again to join us discuss how we pick our travel OOTD!

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Mga mhie, ever heard of BALI BREAKUP CURSE, ano? Legend has it na 'yung mga mag-jowang nagpupunta sa Bali tapos magcho-chorvahan, naghihiwalay pag-uwi! Meganon ba talaga? How about Bali Belly? Daming tsismis tungkol sa Bali! So pag-tsismisan natin with travel blogger and Bali regular Tia Lacson. Ang hindi makikinig, masusumpa!

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Nasa bucket list mo ba ang Bali? In this episode, travel blogger and frequent Bali visitor TIA LACSON joins us to share tips on how to have a grand time in Indonesia’s most popular island destination. Follow Tia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tialacson/

Sa dinami-rami ng mga Pinoy around the world, you’re bound to meet at least one kapag nagta-travel. And in this episode, we’ll share our most memorable encounters with our kababayans abroad!

Mahilig ka rin bang mag-shopping ng cosmetic products and pabango kapag nagta-travel abroad? Well, well, well, this is the episode for you dahil we’ll be sharing experiences and sulit tips!

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We always say: The best part of traveling is making new friends. The worst part? Saying goodbye to them. In the continuation of our crylaloo series, we'll share with you some of memorable parting times that turned on the waterworks.

Minsan may nae-encounter tayong mga magpapaiyak sa atin. Relaks, hindi natin pag-uusapan ang ex mo. Ito 'yung mga unexpected travel moments that touched our hearts so much, they moved us to tears.

One of the first things we do when we arrive at a new destination is hit the supermarket or grocery store. In this episode, well share with you exactly why.

Planning to apply for a Schengen visa soon? Not all embassies are created equal. Some are strict, while others are, well, *really* strict. But which embassies have the highest and lowest rejection rates? It's going to be a data-driven episode, so grab a pen and paper and stay tuned!

Travel is naturally scary. We go out of our comfort zone to experience something new or foreign. Hindi lahat ng moments ay feel-good or comedy. Minsan adventure. Minsan thriller. Minsan papunta nang action! Here are some of our most suspense-filled pangatal moments on the road.

Marami sa atin, ang dream destination ay EUROPE! Kaya naman kapag nakapag-ipun-ipon or nakaluwag-luwag na and readyng-ready ka na para sa Europa, gusto nating ma-perfect talaga. Pero where to start? How to plan? Ano ba ang mga dapat isipin before traveling to Europe for the first time?

Nothing feels better than a well-earned and well-deserved holiday. Pero most full-time workers' relationship to travel is, uhm, let's just say -- complicated. In this episode, we'll talk about vacation leaves, business trips, and other work-related travel tips!

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You never forget your first time, sabi nila. The same holds true for travel. The first time you boarded a plane. The first time you hit the beach. The first barkada outing. The first out-of-the-country destination. In this episode, we'll go down memory lane to reminisce and relive our earliest travel memories!

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Over the years, we have mastered the art of scoring promo fares. In fact, many of our trips are powered by PISO FARE, lalo na when we were just starting out in the travel scene. In this episode, we'll be sharing some practical tips on how to successfully book piso fares kapag may seat sale!

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Saan ba OK pumunta na hindi masyadong crowded? Here are some of our recommendations!

Heto na ang PART 2 ng ating list of 7 worst travel habits, as voted by members of The Poor Traveler Support Group on Facebook! 

Dahil hindi tayo perfect, let's talk about our worst travel habits, as voted by the members of The Poor Traveler Support Group on Facebook!

How do you properly ask a stranger to take a picture of you? The answer is simple: Unto unto others, unto unto you. We'll explain in this episode! 😅

Kung may balak kang mag-Taiwan soon, malamang marami kang tanong! Visa-free pa rin ba? Required ba ang negative test result? Need ba ng vax cert or vax card? Totoo bang may mandatory 7-day quarantine? Anong need gawin sa airport? 'Yan ang sasagutin natin in this episode!

Direk Antoinette Jadaone is back to join us count down the Top 3 pet peeves natin sa flights and sa airport! 

ANG JINGAY! From the mababagal kumilos sa airport to madadaldal sa eroplano, here are 7 of the most annoying things we encounter when flying! Mga petty eme lang 'to ha. Hindi pa kasama mga serious issues. Sa pet peeves lang muna tayo kasi petty talaga tayo. With special guest, Direk Antoinette Jadaone.

Guess who's back back back again! 

Yes, we're back. We're sorry. We're ready for Season 3, okurrrrr? Pero bakit ngayon lang? And bakit ba kami nawala in the first place? WTF happened? In this episode, allow us to explain why we ghosted you and share na rin what to expect this season!

Actually, last JANUARY pa namin na-record itong episode na 'to, pero bigla nagsara ang Enchanted Kingdom kasi naghigpit 'yung restrictions that time. So eto na, ipublish na namin! Late man, applicable pa rin naman.

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'Yung akala mong super ganda, photogenic lang pala. 'Yung may balak kang um-aura-aura, nag-uumapaw pala sa turista. And 'yung inasahan mong walking distance, hala, parang papuntang kabilang buhay na! Kapag nagta-travel, marami kang expectations na babasagin ng ibang-ibang reality. Here's our share, with tips on how to manage our expectations!

Of all the countries you visited, alin ang may pinaka-gusto mong balikan hindi lang dahil maganda ang lugar pero dahil na rin MASARAP ang pagkain? Well, ito ang listahan namin.

Season 2, Episode 30! 

Pagdating sa visa application, isa sa pinakamahalagang tinitingnan ng mga visa officers ay ang so-called ROOTEDNESS. Pero ano ba itong rootedness na 'to? Paano ito nakakaapekto sa visa application? Ano ang mga documents na pwede mong isubmit? Bakit may paugat na involved? At bakit ang dami kong tanong?! Sasagutin natin lahat ng 'yan sa quickie episode na 'to!

Season 2, Episode 29! 

Kailangan ba talagang mag-travel muna sa mga visa-free countries before applying for hard-to-get visas like Schengen visa, Canadian visa or US visa? Gaano nga ba ka-importante ang travel history? 'Yan ang sasagutin natin in this Quickie Q&A episode!

Season 2, Episode 28! 

What's it like to visit PARIS for the first time? In the PART 2 of our MEMORIES OF PARIS chikahan, Yosh shares some of his most unforgettable moments and a few tips on how to make your trip memorable.

Season 2, Episode 27!  

Dahil sa EMILY IN PARIS, pati kami ay napa-reminisce! Paris is a dream destination for many! It's the City of Love, City of Lights, Fashion Capital. It's heavily romanticized sa pop culture. Pero what does it feel like to visit the French capital? In this episode, i-shplook namin ang mga memorable moments namin sa Paris!

Season 2, Episode 26! AKA Ang Kwento ng Mahiwagang SABAW sa Airport! 

In this episode, mas gigil na gigil ang mga guests nating sina Darwin Cayetano and Kirk Acebron sa isa't isa habang nagre-reminisce! Find out kung sino ang laging late? Sino ang laging naninisi? And bakit may dalang sabaw si Darwin sa airport? And oh, here are the TOP 3 COMMON CAUSES NG PAG-AAWAY SA TRAVEL!

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Season 2, Episode 25! 

It's our first episode ngayong bagong taon! So we'd like to start the year with a BANG -- as in BANGAYAN! Minsan sa trip, may mga nagkakainisan, nagkakatampuhan, nagkakapikunan! We invited our friends KIRK ACEBRON and DARWIN CAYETANO na notorious sa circle namin na aso't pusa kung magbardagulan sa byahe! We'll break down the TOP 7 CAUSES NG PAG-AAWAY kapag nagta-travel, as voted by the members of our Facebook Group!

Season 2, Episode 24! 

Alin ba ang mas magandang travel style and alin ang mas preferred namin? Do-It-Yourself or Package Tour? Find out in this episode!

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