Articles by JC Santos
Film Locations: The Fascinating Real-World Locations Of 'Blade Runner'
"Blade Runner" became an immediate cult hit as it illustrated sentiments of the future and of artificial intelligence. In the real world, the locations it was shot appears as natural as the present - and still aesthetically pleasing.
Film Locations: Kauai Island, A Beautiful Backdrop for 'Jurassic Park'
Anyone who remembers the 90s classic "Jurassic Park" knows how beautiful the shooting locations and scenes were. Kauai Island served these backdrops -- exposing its natural beauty to the world -- and is still as lush as it has been in the decades-old film.
The Most Extravagant Celebrity Wedding Destinations
Extravagant weddings could only come from celebrities and business leaders. When price is no object for weddings, these five weddings in the world are extravagant enough to shine as they are expensive.
New Budget Airline Promises Long-Haul Flights Below $200
Competing against Norwegian Airlines, British Airways' parent airline International Air Group had launched LEVEL over the weekend offering flights from four North and South American airports directly into Barcelona for less than $200 exempting costs for seat assignments and other amenities.
How To Spend Only $500 Or Less Traveling To 15 Countries In The World
With a little bit of sacifice, proper pre-planning including itineraries and some perseverance, travelers could travel to more than ten countries spending only $500 or even less.
Want To Dine With The Stars? Here Are Five Locations In LA That Celebrities Frequent
Los Angeles is the home of US entertainment as it is the home of Hollywood and broadway. After their schedules, Hollywood's biggest names frequent these five known celebrity hotspot locations in LA.
A Peek At Game Of Thrones Season 7 Filming Locations
Game of Thrones is coming and the second to the last season will feature some similar locations, along with some new ones, for this year.
US Startup Plans To Use Electric Planes For Cheaper International Flights
Jet fuel is expensive, making even short-haul flights horrendously pricey. But Wright Electric's planes intend to use batteries and electricity to lighten the load in both aircrafts and the wallets of travelers.
Film Locations: The Backdrop For Wes Anderson's Republic of Zubrowka In The Grand Budapest Hotel
The Republic of Zubrowka is fictional in Wes Anderson's film "The Grand Budapest Hotel" but all its filiming locations are real -- and they do smell and look of the era in the film's timeline
Five Places Where Your Favorite Stars Spend Vacations
Hollywood stars can just take a plane anywhere for a rich vacation after a hard year of work filming -- or if they need to find some inspiration. Here are five locations that hollywood stars frequent in the world.
Five Of The World's Best Bird-Watching Destinations
Bird-watching could sound boring but once you get into it, there is no stopping. Bird-watching slows down time around travelers, allowing them to see the beautiful sights of their destination while looking for rare species of fauna in these five best bird-watching locales of the world.
The Art Of Kamayan Dining In The Philippines
"Kamayan" is the art of eating with one's hands. In the Philippines, almost every Filipino family practices this tasty and somewhat intimate way to eat food with one's family and friends.
How People Snack Around The World
The world still eats after lunch and before dinner. Sometimes, these are cheese rolls. They could also be boiled soybeans or a hefty serving of pita bread and hummus. One thing's for sure -- the world snacks differently during the afternoon.
Five Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Cherry Blossoms
Sakura season comes in a few days and peaks in a month. These five facts would help you know more about the value these Cherry Blossoms have in Japan's culture.
Five Reasons Norway Is 2016's Happiest Country
Norway is an amazing country because its people are happier than the rest of the world. The 2017 World Happiness Index used socio-economic factors to determine the world's most to least happiest countries in the last few years.
The Awesome Intergalactic Krewe Of Chewbacchus Of New Orleans
In New Orleans is the Mardi Gras, made special by a famous group of hoax and pranks perpetrators in costumes and elaborate floats named "The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus." These representatives of nerdom in Mardi Gras is a sight to behold indeed.
A History of New Orleans' Iconic (And Delicious) Beignets
The amazing deep fried dough with icing and sugar from New Orleans actually came from the French or Spanish. There is speculation they received the recipe from an Islamic kingdom during the Middle Ages. Regardless, beignets are a welcome dish to anyone's palette.
Five Reasons To Give Costco Travel Packages A Chance
Costco Travel is not well-known to many -- a fact the supermarket giant accepts as it primarily endorses its travel packages through "word of mouth" marketing. However, there are five reasons to give Costco travel packages a chance -- and discounts are already a given.
Five Rules Chopstick Beginners Need To Keep In Mind
Chopsticks do not have a steep learning curve to use when eating in Japanese restaurants. But once learned, do not think this is all there is to eat with chopsticks -- proper table manners could mean embarrassment or success for diners.
Conveyor Belt YO! Sushi Opens In Manhattan
Sushi platters and specialty dishes walking on conveyor belts -- it is one of the best things in life. For New Yorkers, it just became closer as British chain Yo! Sushi opens its 100-foot Kaiten dining experience in Manhattan.
Five Reasons Why You Should Not Drink Alcohol On A Plane
Inebriation is available before flights in airport bars and in-flight through flight menus. There are five reasons why travelers should avoid them though -- and they are quite difficult consequences.
Hawaii Judge Blocks Trump's New Travel Ban
Hawaiian District Judge Derrick K. Watson shoots down the second executive order to temporarily ban visas from six Muslim-majority countries. The judge argued that the US government's "illogic" that targets Muslims "all at once" is unreasonable.
Hatsune Miku's New Job: A Guide For Your Next Japanese Food Adventure
The world's most lovable and famous Vocaloid star now is now Japan's foremost culinary tour guide, accompanying and eating with travelers in her newest music video.
Five Sure-Fire Ways On How To Save Money For Your Next Trip
Needing some more funds for your next trip? We've got you covered with these five sure-fire ways to succeed in having more funds for travel.
Five Apps That Could Let You Save Money On Flights
Technology is here as any traveler's best friend. Finding amazing deals on flights have never been easier especially through these five applications available for free!
Traveling To Mexico On Spring Break? The US Gov't Has A Travel Warning For You
Spring break revellers are warned of possible crimes directed against US citizens spending their break in Mexico. However, US travel analysts said the State Department's travel warnings have been "recycled" in the previous years with the same message.
More SXSW Bands Are Being Denied Entry To The US
An Italian band and Egyptian members of a Canda band were denied entry to the United States despite consulate grants of performer letters for the SXSW Music Festival. According to Border officials, the consulate's letters did not guarantee "lawful entry" into the country.
Hotel Booking Made Easy: Facebook Launches City Guides
Facebook silently launches a travel feature in its social networking app in the form of City Guides. The app is intended to help users plan their itinerary, see the places locals and their friends love regarding a destination and even reserve their accommodations quickly through the application.
Five Beach Destinations Near Manila
Manila is a cultural powerhouse with its historic and cultural tour spots. Travelers weary from travel could find solace and great tour breaks through these five beaches that are only a few hours away -- and completely affordable
A Cook's Travel Guide To Kappabashi Street, Tokyo
Welcome to Kappabashi Kitchenware Street, where cooks and visitors are greeted by a huge chef replica on top of a building, and shops provide for almost anything a Japanese-themed restaurant may need.
