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Panda Travel ® can help you discover the Philippines. Whether you like its cities or interested in its rural charms, the Philippines is the best kept secret of Pacific. And it may be just the perfect holiday destination for you. How to Discover the Philippines People know the Philippines for its idyllic beaches. However, beyond vibrant coastlines and varied landscapes, there is more to the Philippines than meets the eye. Friendly inhabitants, inexpensive traveling, constant festivals and delicious foods, make the Philippines […]

For people from Hawaii, there are many good reasons to visit Seoul, South Korea. To start off, Asian tourists have ranked Seoul as their favorite city in the world, three years in a row. Plus, Korean culture has had a heavy influence in Hawaii, in addition to many locals can trace their ancestral roots to Korea. Here are some reasons for visiting Seoul, South Korea, particularly in the springtime. Reasons for Visiting Seoul, South Korea Seoul is one of the […]

Sapporo Snow Festival Tours On Sapporo Snow Festival tours in Japan you’ll see spectacular ice sculpture displays. You’ll find them in Hokkaido’s capital, Sapporo, each February. High school students first started the Snow Festival in 1950 when they built a few snow statues in Odori Park. But now it’s a large, popular event, featuring spectacular snow and ice sculptures. It attracts more than two million visitors annually from Japan and across the world. Visitors can find the event in three […]

Examples of Things to Do in Downtown Honolulu Are there interesting things to do in downtown Honolulu? You bet there are. Here are some of the best of them. The Capital District First, you can go and see the only royal palace in the United States, called Iolani Palace. This is because, before the US annexed it as a territory, Hawaii was actually a royal kingdom. The last monarch of Hawaii was Queen Liliuokalani and the palace was her residence. […]

Punchbowl, The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific You can find the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on the island of Oahu. Locals generally refer to the area to as Punchbowl. Punchbowl is a volcanic cinder cone formed over 75,000 years ago. Ancient Hawaiians called this geologic formation, Puowaina or Hill of Sacrifice. This is because kahunas or priests made human sacrifices to pagan gods here. Establishment of the Cemetery After World War II, Congress and veteran organizations sought […]

Planning on Golfing in Hawaii? If you’re thinking about golfing in Hawaii, you’re in luck. This is because the Hawaiian Islands has some spectacularly beautiful courses that are open to the public. And this is particularly true on the neighbor islands of Maui, Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii. Places to Golf in Hawaii Maui has the Kapalua Plantation Course and hosts a PGA Tour stop every year in January. The Big Island has Hualalai, which is home to […]

Uncovering the Secrets of Diamond Head There is no more famous image of Hawaii than Diamond Head. In fact, many movies, television series, postcards and advertising have showcased this iconic volcanic cinder cone. Many tourists can readily see this famous geologic feature from Waikiki beach and hotels. However, most are not aware of how to uncover the secrets of Diamond Head. Getting To Diamond Head Diamond Head has a lot to offer both tourists and locals alike. For one, Diamond […]

The Big Island or Hawaii Island? The largest island in the Hawaiian island chain is called, quite logically by locals, the Big Island. Locals do this because the largest island in the state of Hawaii has the same name as the entire state. So this is why locals just simply call this island, the Big Island. It’s becoming popular to now refer to this island as Hawaii Island. But for many, particularly its long time residents it’s still the Big […]

Waikiki Beach, World Renowned Tourist Destination Perhaps there is no more iconic image of the Aloha State of Hawaii than Waikiki Beach. One would have to believe that this area is what most people envision in their minds when they think about making plans for Hawaii vacations. And Hollywood films have reinforced this image throughout time as well as in the case in commercials and many TV shows. Such TV series have included Hawaii 5-0, the old and current one, […]

Want to Eat Like a Local in Hawaii? Traveling to the beautiful Aloha State on a well deserved Hawaii vacation? Want to immerse yourself into Hawaii’s lifestyle? If so there would be no better way to do this than to eat like a local in Hawaii. The Spam Musubi There’s no better way to start than with the ubiquitous Spam musubi. It’s a rectangular shaped mold of rice with a slice of fried Spam on top of it, wrapped with […]