Xin Tian Koh, Author at TheSmartLocal Philippines - Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide

12 Things To Do In Bukidnon The Next Time You Need to Escape City Life

Here are 12 things to do in Bukidnon as you discover hidden gems of the Northern Mindanao province with stunning landscapes & rich cultures.

Visit these Metro Manila markets, open mostly on weekends but some on weekdays, for food, flowers, and local crafters' gifts.

These Makati bars serving unique drinks, many locally inspired, will end your week hustling in the city on a high note.

From P1,900 a night, these Makati City hotels cater to staycationers, families, wedding entourages, and even pets!

Nightmares Manila, Metro Manila's newest haunted house in Parañaque City, opens today to give you and your crew a good fright.

New hotels in the Philippines that have opened and that are slated to open this year mean more choices for holiday planners in 2022.

Flying between the Philippines & Singapore without quarantine is possible again thanks to the Singapore-Philippines VTL. Here's how it works.

Stop by these Baguio City coffee shops to get some work done or refuel for the next leg of your holiday trip.

Scheduled for April 2022, the Imbayah Festival in scenic Banaue features wooden scooter racing, dances, and traditional food.

We explain the basics of the NFT-based blockchain game Axie Infinity, which is all the rage among mobile gamers in the Philippines.