Give in to your wanderlust. Take a look at the captivating countries your favorite stars have been to which you might want to add to your bucket list.
Kapuso leading lady Rhian Ramos went to Australia to try rally driving school and skydiving. Among the popular attractions in the country are the Sydney Opera House, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Bondi Beach. Flying to and from Australia and staying at a five-star hotel room for three days will cost PHP 80,262. In case Rhian bought gasoline for her race car, she could've spent PHP 175.68 on a gallon.
Kris Aquino treated her sons Josh and Bimby to a Hawaiian Christmas in 2019. According to the actress-host's blog, strolling along the Waikiki beach watching the golden sunset was among the most relaxing part of their trip. One can fly to and from Hawaii and stay at a five-star hotel room for PHP 155,403. If the Aquinos wanted to stay for a month in Honolulu, they can rent a three-bedroom apartment at the city center for PHP 163,554.49 a month.
Sam YG visited London, England in April 2019. Among the places to visit in the area are the Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, the Big Ben, and the London Eye. And after a day's tour, come down to St. James Park for a breather like what Sam did as seen in this photo. Flying to the United Kingdom and staying there for three days amount to PHP 99,347. Trying a half liter of domestic beer in London will cost you PHP 88.50.
Dabarkad Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos took some time off for themselves in the beautiful country of Turkey in September 2019. The celebrity couple went sightseeing by visiting the Blue Mosque and riding a ferry along Bosphorus Strait. Taking a two-way flight to and from Ataturk, about 19 kilometers from Istanbul, plus a three-night stay will amount to PHP 67,958. In case Judy Ann wanted to include regular milk in her diet, Ryan could've bought a gallon for his then pregnant wife at PHP 155.07.
Julie Anne San Jose is a frequent flyer to the US and among her recent visits was in New York. She is seen strolling along the famed Times Square in this photo. The fastest flight to the land of milk and honey plus a three-day stay in a five-star New York hotel will cost you PHP 104,128. If Julie subscribed to a fitness club, she could've been charged about PHP 3,750.42 a month.
Maine Mendoza took a breather in Japan with her family. They took a stroll in Ginza, Tokyo Disneyland, and the infamous Shibuya crossing to name a few. Flying to Japan and staying there for three nights in an upscale hotel will cost you PHP 92,265. If the Mendozas missed eating white rice during their stay in Japan, they could've afforded a pound of it for PHP 89.70.
Alden Richards travelled to the Netherlands in January 2015. It was in this developed yet rustic nation where he learned how to ice skate for the first time. You will spend at least PHP 302,884 for a three-day stay in the European country. And if you choose to play tennis instead of ice skating, you would spend PHP 984.11 for a one-hour rent of the court on a weekend.
After their celebration of union in Argentina, Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico turned the icy landscape of El Calafate in Patagonia a temperature hotter. They were joined by their “It” barkada which includes Isabelle Daza, Anne Curtis, and Georgina Wilson as they hiked in crampons. A round-trip plane ticket plus a two-person accommodation at a five-star hotel may cost you PHP 197,882. If the fit and healthy group of Solenn wanted to make salad during their trip, they can afford a head of lettuce at PHP 68.47.
Kapuso Primetime Couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera were treated to an Italian honeymoon in January 2015. The Colosseum, Vatican museums and Florence Cathedral were just among the historic and scenic spots of the then newlyweds. Travelling to and from Italy and a three-night stay in a luxurious hotel will cost you PHP 147,765. Before you go, think of the wide array of Italian wine you can enjoy with a pound of local cheese for PHP 316.
Henyo Master Joey de Leon and family chased the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) seen in Scandinavia via a trip to Iceland in January 2020. They beat the cold weather with a dip at the Blue Lagoon hot spring as seen in the photo. Flying to and from Iceland and a three-night stay in this winter wonderland will cost you PHP 347,620. Word of advice: you should take this once-in-a-lifetime trip before the Northern Lights dim for a decade.
Isabelle Daza and Adrien Semblat detailed their equally beautiful love story in a magazine feature for February in Marrakesh, Morocco. The charm of the region lies in its culture and architecture as seen in the photos by the “It” couple. One can fly to and from Morocco and stay there for three days for PHP 258,108. If Belle and Adrien went to watch an international release at the Moroccan cinema, it would cost them PhP 205.67 each.
Vic Sotto and Pauleen Luna flew to Maldives for their honeymoon as a gift from one of their wedding sponsors. The island country is known for its beaches, blue lagoons, and breathtaking reefs. If you can't wait to escape to this island paradise for three days, prepare to shell out PHP 251,733. While in Maldives, don't forget to invite a friend for a sumptuous meal too. It'll just cost you PHP 932.79.
Anne Curtis and beau Erwann Heussaff welcomed 2016 with a trip to Chile. The highlight of their visit was stargazing in the Atacama desert. Atacama is known as the "driest place on Earth." You can fly there and stay for three nights to rediscover the pleasures of this South American wonderland for PHP 444,773. Enjoy a cup of cappuccino in Chile too for PHP 96.
Megan Young and Mikael Daez previously took a trip to Cape Town, South Africa. The highlight of their visit was the Table Mountain, one of the world's new seven wonders of nature. If you plan to go on this African adventure, the quickest round-trip flight plus a three-night stay at a five-star hotel will cost you PHP 213,978. As soon as you land there, don't forget to enjoy a bottle of wine for less than PHP 200.
Sources for all costs: Trip Advisor, Expedia, Numbeo