{"id":8379,"date":"2023-05-30T10:00:49","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T02:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=8379"},"modified":"2023-05-30T10:00:53","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T02:00:53","slug":"filipinos-are-traveling-for-longer-enjoying-immersive-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/filipinos-are-traveling-for-longer-enjoying-immersive-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Filipinos are traveling for longer, enjoying immersive travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Gone are the days of rushed vacations and packed itineraries, as Filipinos seek slower, more meaningful travel experiences. With\u00a0bookings for long-term stays on Airbnb growing more than 2.5x year-on-year\u00a0in 2022, it&#8217;s clear that Filipino travelers are embracing the digital nomad lifestyle and staying in one place for longer periods.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take it from Liezl Sophia Jose, winner of Airbnb\u2019s\u00a0Fly and Live Anywhere\u00a0contest, as she chronicles her travel experience, tips, and lessons learned from her family&#8217;s month-long adventure around the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Finding a home away from home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two long years of being confined at home during the pandemic left Liezl and her family longing for a chance to unwind and explore new horizons. Winning The Fly and Live Anywhere campaign felt like destiny \u2014 and offered them the perfect opportunity to discover off-the-beaten-path destinations they had always dreamed of visiting, and to create new memories together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;An adventure doesn\u2019t always have to be in far-flung regions or the most popular destinations, because there are so many choices in our beautiful islands. Some natural wonders are practically in our backyards,\u201d Liezl shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the course of their month-long adventure, the family explored Dumaguete, Boracay, Cagayan de Oro. They rediscovered the rural charm and local food scene of different cities, stunning beaches and sunsets, and enjoyed a spot of adrenaline-filled whitewater rafting. They also took road trips to Rizal and Batangas, where they enjoyed the picturesque natural scenery and countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Liezl and her family, the contest was not only a chance to travel again, but a chance to embrace a new way of life. As they explored the country\u2019s hidden gems, the family discovered the joys of living like a digital nomad as they worked and took remote school from anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A guide for modern travelers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are Liezl\u2019s top tips for anyone planning a multi-city adventure:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For those booking longer stays, search for Airbnb Stays with reliable WiFi connection and essentials like drinking water, bathroom essentials, and kitchen amenities like a microwave oven and coffee maker. These small things really help make you feel like you\u2019re living in a home away from home!<\/li><li>If you intend to experience local culture in your destination city, markets are always a good starting point \u2013 by walking around you get to explore the neighborhood and learn more about the local food, people, language, and lifestyle.<\/li><li>Travel light and triple-check airlines and airport transfers in case a schedule change happens at the last minute.<\/li><li>Finally, put the phone down every so often. Take your time. Immerse in your surroundings. Respect the locals. Breathe the fresh air. Soak in the view. Hug a tree. Bathe in the sun\u2019s rays. Be grateful!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For Liezl, the month-long getaway with her loved ones allowed her to pause, reset and enjoy life as it comes, &#8220;No two sunsets are the same. Each one is different. Yet, it comes from the same sun. It doesn&#8217;t matter where we are; we belong anywhere we choose to make our home for the day.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two long years of being confined at home during the pandemic left Liezl and her family longing for a chance to unwind and explore new horizons. 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