Meet the Filipina author who’s wowed readers the world over with her debut novel
Q&A: Samantha Sotto
The Smile Diaries
The team share their best behind-thescenes moments, stories and photos collected over the past five years.
My Snapshot
Smile reader Beatrix Anne Chua shares a scene from Laoag’s famed festival
25 on 25
Discover 25 attractions in Macau via the public bus on route 25
Pick a pica
Where to go for tasty tapas and happy hour cocktails in Singapore.
Pearl of the south
Venture off-the-beaten path to Tawi-Tawi, and unearth the rare gems of its culture.
Heritage trails
Enjoy 72 hours in Iloilo with less than PHP3,000 thanks to our Shoestring Traveler!
“Takot ako!”
Tim Tayag on the odd things that frighten Pinoys.
“Vive Zamboanga!”
… that means “experience Zamboanga!” in the local dialect. And what better way is there to do that than at the Zamboanga Hermosa festival this month? Here, 10 reasons to find your way to Asia’s Latin City!
Fit to travel
Planning a run or swim on your trip? These gadgets are designed to keep up with you!

