Events

  • MPT Mobility and LausGroup Launch Enhanced Roadside Assistance Partnership
    Posted in: Events

    MPT Mobility, a pioneer in smart urban mobility in the Philippines, has partnered with the LausGroup of Companies to launch LausGroup CARES (Customer Assistance for Roadside Emergency Services). This new program aims to provide unparalleled support to eligible new vehicle owners and Corporate Guarantee Motor Insurance policyholders under the LausGroup. LausGroup CARES offers a comprehensive […]

  • GENERAL TIRE DEBUTS AT THE 2024 TRANS SPORT SHOW
    Posted in: Cars, Events

    With the rise of overlanding, American tire brand General Tire, with over 100 years of manufacturing experience dating back to 1915 in Ohio, re-enters the Philippine market at the 2024 Trans Sport Show. Partnering with YHI Philippines, Inc., importer and distributor of automotive products, General Tire aims to expand its presence in the Philippines. Jason […]

  • Bridging the Future with MIAS 2024
    Posted in: Cars, Events

    The Philippines’ premier automotive event is back, larger and more dynamic than ever! Manila International Auto Show 2024 (MIAS) returns to unveil the automotive industry’s finest, propelling it to unprecedented heights! Breaking records, MIAS 2024 will span TWO colossal venues: the World Trade Center Metro Manila and SMX Convention Center Manila! This year’s theme, “Bridging […]

  • Philippine Overland Exploration Loop by Jec Episodes
    Posted in: Cars, Cars, Events

    Have you truly explored the Philippines? With its 7,641 islands spanning over 300,000 square kilometers, the Philippines is a treasure trove of wonders waiting to be discovered by both locals and tourists alike. This summer, join Jec Zshornack, affectionately known as “Jec Episodes” in the off-roading community, on an extraordinary journey unlike any other: The […]

  • Hattan Alsaif Makes MMA History: First Saudi Woman Signed by PFL
    Posted in: Events, Sports

    The Professional Fighters League (PFL), known for its rapid growth and innovation in sports, has made a historic announcement today, revealing the exclusive multi-fight signing of Hattan Alsaif. Alsaif’s signing marks a groundbreaking moment as she becomes the first woman from Saudi Arabia to secure a contract with a major global MMA promotion. At just […]

  • Gogoro Philippines Successfully Concludes Smartscooter and Battery-Swapping Pilot, Preparing for the Grand Opening of Its First Experience Center
    Posted in: Events, Motorcycle

    Gogoro Philippines has achieved a significant milestone by wrapping up a two-month pilot test of the innovative Smartscooter® and battery-swapping system. Collaborating with more than 60 Globe employees, this pilot demonstrated Gogoro’s prowess as a sustainable transportation alternative. The results of the pilot are truly remarkable, with 3,316 kilograms of carbon dioxide saved, 2,603 batteries […]

  • Mark Your Calendars: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023
    Posted in: Cellphone, Events, Tech

    Prepare for an exciting tech extravaganza as Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2023 is just around the corner. This much-awaited event will unfold in Seoul, South Korea, showcasing the potential new Samsung gadgets in the next big product launch. Among the highlights, we expect to witness the unveiling of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z […]

  • Summer Preparation – Summer Deals
    Posted in: Events, Lifestyle, Technology

    Summer is fast approaching and as early as now, we already feel the summer heat even before getting that usual signal from PAGASA that we are officially on a summer season. By now, some of us already have plans on what fun things we are going to do during the summer. Beach goers may already […]

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    The Side Tripper

    “Make sure you don’t take any side trips,” warns Schumler, from a phrase in the 1993 American film Swing Kids. If you are someone who does not have time to lose, then it is better for you to stick to your main agenda, because there is something about side tripping that submerges the soul in experiences that sometimes make you hope that time would stand still, as the experiences they bring can be more impactful than the main trip itself. It is that free flowing agenda, an unexpected sleepover or a detour that has unintentionally brought pleasant surprises. You can live without it, like you can eat a cake without its icing, but your journey may not be as meaningful. If travel is the ‘best medicine for the heart’,* then for me, side trips are secret ingredients to the most memorable travels and other events that can happen in between or off the main route of one’s itineraries. Welcome to Side Tripper, a collection of photographs and blogs about the many side trip adventures of our family and friends. *Source: The Global Commission on Aging and Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, in partnership with the U.S. Travel Association (Los Angeles Times, December 17, 2013 by Chris Erskine)