The stars align for Santa Cruz De Mayo 2024
The Philippine Heritage Society, under the auspicious leadership of Sherwin Sozon, Nathan De Leon and Tess Castro, and in cooperation with the Intramuros Administration, Filipino Heritage Festival, and Admiral Hotel, proudly presented Santa Cruz De Mayo 2024, a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture and heritage. This highly anticipated event was held at the historic Fort Santiago, Intramuros. Hermana Mayores Mache Ackerman, Isabel Tique, Bing...
2024-06-21T16:32:58Z
Beach safety tips everyone should know
Summertime is upon us, and with that comes all our long-awaited days at the beach. But there's a sinister side to the sun, sand, and surf, and that's unnecessary injury and death. According to the CDC, drowning is a leading cause of death for children in the US, and every year in the US there are an estimated 3,960 fatal unintentional drownings (an average of 11 drowning deaths per day), and 8,080 nonfatal drownings (an average of 22 per day). And that's not the only threat the beautiful blue sky and hot stretch of sand pose! As with any outing into nature, there are things you should know in advance, and that's especially true of beach safety tips. So click through to see everything you need to know in order to be prepared for a genuinely restorative and rejuvenating time at the beach.
2023-08-09T13:05:45Z
Popular tourist destinations with weird laws (that you should be careful about)
When in Rome, do as the Romans do, right? This holds true to this day, as when we travel we should be aware of local customs and laws so that we don't end up in an unpleasant situation, or worse: fined or arrested. Indeed, most countries have bizarre laws, even if some are not strictly enforced. As visitors, we should be aware of them, as they can make a difference in the quality of our vacation. If you were planning a steamy vacation with your unwed partner in Bali, you might want to do it sooner rather than later. Indonesia’s parliament passed a controversial and long-awaited revision of its penal code on December 6 which criminalizes extramarital sex for both citizens and tourists. After ratification, the new criminal code must be signed by the president, and it will be applied in up to three years, reports NBC. The amended criminal code makes sex outside marriage punishable by a year in jail, as well as cohabitation of unmarried couples punishable by six months. It also says the promotion of contraception and religious blasphemy are illegal. Curious for more? Click through this gallery and discover the weird laws of popular tourist destinations.
2024-01-26T12:19:56Z