Author: Team Freedom Wall

Around a thousand students aspiring to continue their studies overseas gathered at IDP Education Philippines’ Study Abroad Expo 2015, held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel Lahug on October 11. The event was a great success, graced by a number of key speakers that included education experts, as well as representatives of some of the top universities abroad. IDP, the leading provider of global education services and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams in the country put together the expo which was open to everyone, to provide free counseling and seminar, and help students have access to great opportunities that studying abroad offers. The seminars covered ... Read more

Crowdsource the BLISS of a #LiveFreePH How do you feel about the future? Is your family doing okay? Are the people around you hopeful or gloomy? With the Brighter Life Index: Social Sentiment or BLISS, Sun Life will show how optimism, prosperity, and the bayanihan spirit can produce a positive ripple from ourselves to our loved ones and to the community where we live. BLISS is a Facebook application that aims to get the pulse of Filipinos about their current financial situation as well as their outlook for the future. “BLISS gives us the canvas to paint our #LiveFreePH campaign. Through crowdsourcing, we seek the ... Read more

Fancy resorts and hotels in Philippines: You’ve got the opportunity to say “Amazing!”. Think about the Philippines and one thinks about the perfect white shorelines of Boracay and the richness of Palawan; yet the Philippines has been really supplied by Mother Nature with some astonishing natural magnificence. On the off chance that you are hoping to appreciate some warm tropical sun in a nation whose individuals who are well disposed and approachable, take off to any of the incredible islands of the Philippines and treat yourself to an immaculate getaway. Being a traveler sanctuary, with swarms of visitors from neighboring ... Read more

To some people, traveling outdoors doesn’t necessarily mean disconnecting completely from technology. After all, with today’s technological advancements, smartphones actually make outdoor traveling safer, and a little bit more organized. If you’re a smartphone user and want to enhance your overall traveling experience by using some apps, here are some recommended items for you. Knot Guide Knots are very important not only when camping but also when doing everyday things. Knowing different kinds of knots can help you construct a makeshift bag, cook roasted food, and even properly secure boats when you need to go ashore while boating. Knots help ... Read more

Top brass Filipino travel bloggers? Here’s my list in no particular order: Lakwatsero Ask Angel everything about travelling around the Philippines, and then he will give you complete and precise travel guides with matching important notes, tips, and reminders. He mastered writing do-it-yourself (DIY) guides that do not only include “how to get there”, “where to stay”, and “what to do” but also stresses cultural significance, community impact, and environmental preservation. I tend to copy his style (Sorry, Angel!) but I could not do better. And yeah, Google always put Lakwatsero on top of search results. Pinay Solo Backpacker Before Lakwatsero ... Read more

Simple plain t-shirts Don’t underestimate the power of a plain tee in making you look like the coolest traveller. Go for a plain tee that fits you well, in a colour that flatters you. Not only are basic tees affordable, they are also usually light-weight and therefore easy to pack. Like Liam Hemsworth, you can look simple and cool in a plain white tee. Patrick Dempsey looks every inch the stylish traveller in his plain grey t-shirt. Rugged watch Every traveller needs a rugged watch. Whether or not you use it to tell the time or need the in-built compass, ... Read more

It’s been an emotional rollercoaster leading up to official launch of The Passport Protector on Indiegogo. I wanted to share a ‘behind the scenes’ peek into the work we did over the last 9 months up to this point. Good news is we’re well on track to hit our goal of $15,000 in presales and crowdfunding. Passport protector Each of these steps could be its own extensive post on a critical lesson in business and product development. Here’s a brief of what we’ve done to get here: Step #1 – The Idea Our trip to Europe was ruined when my ... Read more

Playing alone or as a group has banished boredom forever Thanks to better roads and faster vehicles, traveling from Manila to Baguio doesn’t take as long anymore. With the recent completion of the The Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway, taking the trip can be as short as four hours when traffic is light. And while the amount of travel time has been cut down drastically, people still have to deal with travel boredom. Back in the old days, a game of I Spy would have been enough of a distraction, but today’s travelers want something different, engaging, and exciting. To satisfy all ... Read more

Your honeymoon is likely to be the most special, memorable, and possibly expensive holiday that you ever take, so it’s important to choose your destination carefully. Take a look of some of the most popular options for honeymoons and see what type of trip tickles your fancy! For Romance  Could anything be more romantic than a honeymoon to one of the coral islands of the Seychelles? Fine, white sand beaches are perfect for strolling on, barefoot and hand in hand, and the secluded nature of Seychelles resorts means that you’ll have the privacy that you’re sure to crave as newlyweds. ... Read more