Hainrihi's Discoveries: Philippine tourism

Press Release | TravelBook.ph Celebrates Their Fourth Year Anniversary

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Travelbook.ph, the leading local hotel booking website in the Philippines, is turning four!

This summer, it’s time to explore and see the beauty of the Philippines with our ongoing exciting promos: Win a free trip to Japan for two in the Konnichi-wow: Free Trip to Japan and avail of highly affordable deals on hotels and resorts with Super Summer Sale.

In addition to the anniversary, TravelBook.ph is celebrating many huge milestones. In just four years, they grew exponentially in the e-commerce industry. Its number of bookings increased up to 200% ever since they started offering affordable hotel reservations in March 2013. Today, over 3,200 local hotels and resorts are listed on their website, providing more opportunities for Filipino wanderers to travel around the country and support local tourism.

TravelBook.ph dares to brave that extra mile and achieve even more by further establishing their brand as the only online travel agency (OTA) that promotes local tourism and highlights the unique perks and services offered to Filipino travelers. This includes attractive discounts, convenient payment options, exclusive reward points, and the TravelBook.ph mobile app.

They will also be releasing TravelBook magazine, the company’s official free publication that aims to inspire Filipinos to visit local destinations, meet new people, and immerse themselves in the country’s rich culture.

The Philippines is undeniably full of wonders that are meant to be appreciated and explored. As they celebrate their fourth anniversary, TravelBook.ph encourages you to go out there, explore the amazing places in the Philippines, and gain memorable travel experiences like no other.

About TravelBook.ph

TravelBook.ph is one of biggest online travel e-commerce company (online travel agent) in the Philippines dedicated to offering great value hotel bookings. It has a wide selection of Philippine hotels and resorts in Baguio, Batangas, Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, Davao, Laguna, Metro Manila, Palawan, Pampanga, Tagaytay, Zambales, and more. There are a total 3,000 of affordable hotels currently listed in Travelbook.ph.

TravelBook.ph offers the best price guarantee with attractive discounts for hotels and resorts, as well as various types of payment options without a credit card:

- Pay at Hotel

- Over the Counter: banks, 7-Eleven, department stores, and payment centers

It addition, they offer exclusive reward points: customers automatically earn back 5% of the total amount they spend as reward points, which they can use to get discounts on their future bookings (1 point is equivalent to PHP 1.00).

Customers can also use TravelBook.ph’s convenient mobile app to book accommodations on the go. It is available on the App Store and Google Play.

Lastly, TravelBook.ph is a proud Philippine-based company with 24/7 support. It has a Filipino call center ready to assist customers anytime. They can be reached through these numbers:

Landline: +63 2 662 1111

Sun: +63 925 887 2835

Globe: +63 917 850 9029

Smart: +63 998 961 30

To know more about convenient and affordable hotel bookings all over the Philippines, visit Travelbook.ph website. Follow TravelBook.ph on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

balconies

Photo Challenge | Different Stories Beyond the Edge

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I love balconies. For others, a balcony is just for display or a way to view what is outside. But for me, it is a place where I can see different stories based on my perspective. Every time I enter a new house or stay in a hotel with a balcony, I go out and take a photo of what lies beyond the EDGE.

Boracay

In my 2014 trip to Boracay, the balcony had a view of the swimming pool area. This panorama photo was taken first thing in the morning and it was great to see the area empty and calm. The view was relaxing and it made my vacation more enjoyable---especially since it was my first time to go to Boracay.

Tagaytay

While waiting for a wedding ceremony, our barkada lingered in the balcony of Plaza Ibarra in Tagaytay City. Here, we took selfies, told stories, and ate lunch. During that time, we saw the groom, Jayson, standing on one of the venue’s gazebo roofs. Apparently, the wedding photographers wanted to take a photo of him with the Taal Volcano in the background. I immediately took a photo of the scene and this was the result:

I had mixed feelings when I took this because 1) Jayson was standing on a high place, so I was nervous that he might fall with just one wrong move and 2) despite the situation, the view was spectacular, thanks to the Taal Volcano in the background.

My friends were also nervous because they were scared for Jayson. Little did we know, the bride already saw this scene hahaha. Despite that, we still had a great time looking at the scene and we were even shouting words of encouragement to Jayson.

I can’t explain why, but balconies are very special to me. In fact, I love balconies so much that I plan to put one when Marc and I have our own place in the future. I learn many stories and see various things when I look beyond the edge of a balcony. Apart from that, balconies show me that there is more to the world and I just have to explore it.

~Hainrihi

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About the Blogger

Hainrihi’s Discoveries is a geek, cosplay, and lifestyle blog owned by Erin Joan Yang, a passionate writer and blogger, a young at heart, and a lover of the color green. This blog features the adventures of a late bloomer who is discovering a lot of things such as geekery, cosplay, makeup, beauty, and more. Erin has always believed that it is never too late to try something new. Her passion has always been writing because this is her way to express her thoughts. For inquiries or collaborations, email Erin at hainrihisdiscoveries[at]gmail[dot]com.