Why I Travel & How to Plan your

Next Awesome Destination!

ANTON DIAZ Founder,

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Why Travel?

Why Travel?• Are you a Tourist or a Traveler? • Be a student eager to learn about different

cultures and curious to know about new trends.

• Travel is the best Teacher! • Follow where Jesus and the disciples walk. • Discover at least one culture or one country

each year. • E + I = L (Experiences + Individuals = Life)

How to Save Money for your Travel?• Book your flights a year in advance. • Check out Travel Fairs for the best deals:

Phil Travel Expo (Feb), Phil Travel Mart by PhilTOA(Sept), BDO, PAL, Travel Life

• Travel Meta-Searches: Trivago, Kayak, Tripadvisor, Momondo, Google

• OTA’s Online Travel Agencies: Expedia, Booking, Agoda

• Airline Websites and Mobile Apps Exclusive Deals • Travel During Off-Peak Season • Create a Travel Fund and save per month • Use Credit Card Points (Citi Platinum) to exchange for

Loyalty Points to be converted into Reward Airfare

Your Next Awesome Destination!

The Magic of Batanes Isles

Planning your Batanes Trip

• Go in February until May (Summer Season) • 4 days: Batan & Sabtang + 3 Days: Itbayat • Book your flights: Manila - Basco - Manila

during the BER season • Philippine Airlines, Skyjet Airlines or SeaAir • Stay in Fundacion Pacita - Best Bed &

Breakfast in the Philippines. • Don’t miss: Marlboro Country, Sabtang

Island, Vayang Rolling Hills, Coconut Crabs

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Tao Expedition

Planning your Tao Expedition

• Plan for 7 days: 1 Day - Coron, 5 days Tao Expedition from Coron to El Nido, 1 Day Sabang Beach, Puerto Princesa

• Book your flight Manila to Coron then Puerto Princesa to Manila.

• Season starts October and ends in June. • Explore Island-Hopping Coron on First Day &

Underground River in PPS on last day • Don’t Miss to see Kayangan Lake &

Underground River, Eat Tamilok & in Ka Lui

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Northern Adventure (Vigan, Baguio, Sagada, Banaue, Baler)

Planning your Northern Road Trip

• 7 Days Road Trip: 1 night Vigan, 1 night Baguio, 2 nights Sagada, 2 nights Banaue, 1 night Baler

• Do a Road Trip & Maximize Passenger Capacity. (Cheaper per head + Flexible travel itinerary)

• Go during BER months Sagada Oranges season • Convoy Strategy: Agree on meeting points, use

Waze, and create a private chat • Don’t miss Calle Crisologo, Cafe in the Sky & La

Presa, Batad Rice Terraces, Tinago Falls • You need cash in Banaue + Sagada

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The Mystique of Israel

Planning your Epic Trip to Israel

• Israel is Visa-free • Cheap Travel Option now via Turkish Air • Go on a pilgrimage to follow where Jesus lived,

walked and died for us. • Discover Tel Aviv - the LGBTQ capital of the

World & Jerusalem - The Holiest City in the World

• Don’t forget to see: The sea of Galilee in Tobias, Yad Vashem Museum, Dead Sea

• Read: The Startup Nation by Dan Senor and Saul Singer

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Oia, Greece!

Planning your Greek Escape

• Discover Ancient Greek Culture by visiting Athens + Oia Santorini

• 1 Day Athens + 2 days Santorini + 4 days Cruise (extra days to explore Istanbul)

• Book your flight via Qatar (Clark - Doha - Athens) or Turkish Air (Manila - Istanbul - Athens)

• Explore the Greek Isle by booking an Aegean cruise (Athens, Santorini, Ephesus, Mykonos)

• Don’t miss to eat Greek Yogurt, Kebab & feast on Mediterranean food

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Hobbiton, New Zealand

Planning your New Zealand Trip

• Best time to go is in Spring for the cool weather (March-May)

• Air New Zealand (via Singapore), Cathay Pacific (via HK) and soon… PAL!

• Explore Southern Isle: Queenstown and Northern Isle: Auckland + Hobbiton

• Don’t forget to eat: Grass-fed Steaks, the Best Lamb, Milk & Ice Cream in the World, and the Land of Manuka Honey

• Nature Scenery + Outdoor Adventure!

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Travel Documents + Visa

• Renew your passport 1 year before expiry date. (6 months validity + 2 extra pages)

• UK Visa (15 Days) + Schengen Visa (10 days)

• Present proof of financial capability to travel Bank Statements, Employment Documents, Business Financial Documents

• Apply for US Visa and invest on longer term UK and Schengen Visa.

• Explore Visa-free destinations: Israel + Brazil

Travel Gadgets

Travel Hacks

• Don’t join Multi-level Marketing Travel Membership Sites

• Start a Travel Blog + Youtube Channel, attend Travel Blogger Exchange to get the best deals from Destination Marketing Org

• Travel during off peak, starting or closing season for cruises, new routes of airlines

• Pitch your travel story to Travel Sites, Magazines or Travel Blogs

• Start your own Travel Club to share experiences and knowledge on getting the best deals.

Live an Awesome Life!

Anton DiazFounder, OurAwesomePlanet.com

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