Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay are looking forward to discovering new tourist destinations.
The Kapuso love team revealed their dream travel spots to PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) in this exclusive interview at the Bench Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023 event last March 19, 2023.
For Sofia, France has always been her number one dream vacay spot. She wishes to visit the Eiffel Tower with her special someone, a.k.a. her mom Rima Pablo.
She told PEP.ph, "Ever since bata ako, Paris, gusto ko makita yung Eiffel Tower with my loved one... si Mommy! Love one, si Mommy ko!
"Gusto ko talaga makapunta doon with Mommy."
Sofia shared it almost happened, but then, she recalled, "Kaso late ko na siya naisip kaya hindi kami nakapag-process ng visa ganon...
"E, medyo matagal yung proseso, so, sige, next time na lang."
For his part, Allen has always wanted to visit countries with snowfall ,such as Japan.
He said, "Kasi gusto ko talaga ma try mag-travel sa yung talagang malamig yung talagang kailangan mo magsuot ng ano [winter clothes]."
Sofia also expressed wanting to experience winter again, remembering her visit to Chicago in the United States years ago.
She recalled, "Nung bata ako, na-expercience ko na siya sa Chicago...
"Pumunta kami dun ni Mommy tapos nag-stay kami four months kasi dun nag-work si Daddy before, before siya mag-Singapore.
"Meron one time, naalala ko nag-freeze yung jaw ni Mommy kakasalita niya, ganon kalamig tapos ako, nilalamig na rin ako.
"As in yung tipong lamig na nagtutubig na yung balat mo."
Sofia added, "Para kaming nasa freezer ganon, e, bata pa ako nun, e.
"Medyo in-enjoy ko pa siya, pero yung mga matatanda, sila Mommy and Daddy, hirap na hirap na kasi sakit na sa balat ng lamig."
ALFIA'S TRAVEL MUST-HAVES
Sofia and Allen have been to various beach destinations in the country, including Boracay and those in Bohol and Pangasinan.
They had also visited Singapore together in October 2022.
What are the usual items in their travel kits?
Sofia said she would always pack a pocket wi-fi, "Yung nadadala mo kahit saan kasi ang hirap kapag wala kang wifi.
"Number one, hindi ka makaka-text sa mga other family mo, sa mga loved ones mo."
The SMART Bro Pocket Wifi is currently available for PHP1,195 in LazMall and ShopeeMall.
Meanwhile, the Globe LTE-Advanced MyFi is currently priced at PHP1,499 in LazMall and ShopeeMall.
A 4G LTE WiFi device can be rented at Klook for PHP150 to PHP490 per day.
Sofia also was never without a water bottle during her travels, "Water talaga kasi minsan sa travel sobrang init.
"Minsan wala ka mabilhan ng water, or kung meron man super pricey, so lagi ka magbabaon ng water."
To those looking for options, this 22 oz. AquaFlask insulated bottle is priced at PHP700 in ShopeeMall and LazMall.
Sofia also advised travelers to always carry an additional battery pack for their phones.
She said, "Well, siyempre dala mo na phone mo, dapat may dala kang powerbank, kasi wala naman mga charging station sa lahat ng areas, so kapag na lowbat ka tapos hindi mo kabisado ng area paano kana?"
This Bavin wireless power bank is available for PHP1,169 on Lazada and Shopee.
Meanwhile, Allen always had sunscreen with him during his travels.
He told PEP.ph, "Siyempre unang-una, natutunan ko ngayon sunscreen.
"Lagi ka magdadala kasi lalo na ako, madali ako magka-pimples, kaya ayun ang bago kong natutunan."
Allen didn't mention a specific sunscreen to use, but worth considering is SNAILWHITE Everyday Glow Sunscreen with SPF 50+.
This sunscreen is available for PHP895 in Shopee and Lazada.
The Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk is also popular among celebrities. A 20ml bottle costs PHP749 on Lazada and Shopee.
Allen, of course, always had his camera during his travels.
He said, "Camera na lang, para… sa mga video ko, mga vlog ko, di ba?"
For individuals whose primary objective of vacationing is to capture stunning shots, the Insta360 X3 is the perfect travel-friendly pocket camera.
It is available for PHP37,698 on Lazada and PHP37,699 in Shopee.
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