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Choosing a travel destination is never easy. You'd want to let loose and have fun, but you don't wanna loosen up the purse strings too much. In selecting your travel spot, you have to think about what kind of vacation you're after, so it’s easier to pin-point the kind of destination you’d like. In other words, it's time to start planning your vacation. Here are 6 travel tips you need to know as you look ahead to taking time off. BUDGET Your wallet size will undoubtedly play a part in the decision making process. If you are only willing to spend a little bit of money, you might want to travel on public transport to somewhere nearer. If you live in, let's say Quezon City, an excellent choice will be a conservative destination like Subic or Batangas. But, if you have much to spare, an air travel to exotic beaches is very suitable. WHAT YOUR INTERESTS ARE It's not enough when you get a great deal on a trip when the destination doesn't appeal to your i...

THE longest day for the year will be experienced on June 22, 2015 when the summer solstice begins, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Countries above the equator like the Philippines shall have "nights at their shortest and daytimes at their longest around the summer solstice, which falls on June 22 at 12:38 a.m. (Philippine Standard Time),” Pagasa added. A solstice (from the Latin solstitium meaning “sun stands still”) happens when the sun’s zenith reaches its furthest point from the equator. During the beginning of the summer solstice, the northern hemisphere (the half of the Earth north of the equator) will have its maximum exposure to the sun. Meanwhile, on the same day, June 22, countries in the southern hemisphere will experience the winter solstice when the night is at its longest for the year. Solstices are opposite on either side of the equator, so the summer solstice in the northern hemis...