Wrangler’s 2018 True Wanderer Takes on the Marawi Warzone

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It’s been a long journey with many twists and turns, but Wrangler’s yearly search for the ultimate adventurer has finally reached the end of the road as Rhyan Joe Sianquita was chosen as the 2018 True Wanderer.

Of the thousands of participants who shared their best #Live2Wander moments online, 10 finalists were sent on a three-day journey to different places in the Philippines. As a professional travel organizer, Sianquita has explored many beautiful destinations across the country, but chose a unique location for his True Wanderer trip: the warzone of Marawi City.

“I travel every week because of my job,” he said. “But what made this trip so different is the destination. All the blogs called Marawi the ‘city of no return.’ But at the airport, I met so many wonderful people who made me realize that it wasn’t true. They were even inviting me into their homes!”

In this year’s search, Sianquita was one of over 9,500 True Wanderer hopefuls - the highest number of participants in the four-year history of Wrangler’s annual travel program. At one point, he was discouraged as he browsed the other participants’ posts.

“I was up against many professional photographers, and their captions were also so good,” he said. “As the day of the announcement came closer I became more worried, but decided to just tell myself that I already won through the experience.”

And it was quite an experience indeed. The finalists also had to undergo three different challenges during their three-day trip and shared photos and the stories behind them using the hashtags #TrueFoodie, #TrueCulture, and #TrueAdventure. Sianquinta’s entry stood out, with his #TrueAdventure caption reading:

"Every time I travel, it’s important to have a picture-perfect adventure. As I walked through the warzone in Marawi, the angst of being there was real; it’s not a perfect picture. Along with the 1st Scout Ranger Company, I crossed through the memorable sites of ground zero carrying the memories and stories before and during the war. We felt the anguish and pain of losing a fellow comrade. But something sparked in me what only eyes of the heart and soul can see. Beyond the chaos and hostility is a promise of HOPE. Rubbles turned into building dreams of a better Marawi, where faith and camaraderie from each and every Filipino will make this land rise out from the ashes. Let the world know how strong is Lahing Kayumanggi! Bangon Marawi!”

Sianquinta won P500,000 worth of prizes, including a 3-days/2-nights all-expense-paid trip for four to any Philippine destination, as well as travel gear, one drone camera, one tablet, and Wrangler gift certificates. He is particularly excited about the drone camera because he wants to take even more spectacular shots while on his travels.

“I’m a hiker, so I want to be able to hike in mountains abroad like the Everest base camp and Kinabalu. But for my upcoming True Wanderer trip, I’m thinking of going to Bohol,” he shared. “My mother has never been on a plane so I want to bring her with me, along with my graduating sister and my wife.”

“I’m overwhelmed and I’m happy I didn’t let down those who supported me and believed that I could win,” he added. “It’s really not about your destination but it’s about the memories you make along the way.”

Enjoy Different Flavors of Ice Cream

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Filipino Visitors in Taiwan Increase at a Double Rate in 2018

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Taiwan is looking to boost its economy through tourism sales and the last year has seen the nation attract a good number of them – with Filipino visitors making the largest chunk of it.

Taiwan is located near China and is known for its beautiful modern cities as well as great night markets, hot springs and Chinese temples. It often features on a traveler’s itinerary when they visit China, but the small nation, with a population of less than 24 million didn’t fare as great to its Chinese counterparts when it came to tourist inflow. Now, Taiwan aims to change just that with more partnerships with other nations.

Now, there might be a good many reasons for you to visit Taiwan. While you may not be able to try out low stakes gambling, you would love the Taiwanese culture, as many tourists would testify.

A Look at Taiwan Tourism

All that might change soon though as Taiwan aims to divert more tourists to this part of Mainland China. Taiwan is expected to have an immense increase in the Filipino tourists in the year 2018 which might go up to 300,000. The reason behind this huge increment of tourism in Taiwan is due the free visa policy which was introduced last year between Taiwan and Philippines. This policy was introduced in order to cover up the loss to the Taiwan tourism industry because of the decline in Chinese tourists.

This decline in Chinese visitors is a result of unstable political relationship between the two countries. After the Presidential election in May 2016, the newly elected President Tsai Ing-wen had refused to accept Taiwan as a part of ‘One China’. Other Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam and Thailand have also got the benefits of ease in visa restrictions.

What’s Happening since 2017?

The policy in question was introduced in November 2017. The tourists in the last quarter of 2017 almost doubled as compared to the last quarter of 2016, it went up from 52,000 to 90,000 According to Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) it has went up from 172,475 in 2016 to 290,784 in 2017 which is an increase of 68.59%. The average quarterly tourism is expected to be 90,000.

A Look at How Philippines is Driving the Tourism Growth

In 2018, the expected tourists from Philippines is expected to be around 300,000. The free visa policy is about to end on July 31, as it was introduced in a trial period for nine-months. Filipino tourists can visit Taiwan and stay there for 14 days as a result of this policy. Apart from free visa policy, new air routes have also been introduced between the two countries.

Talks are being held between TECO and Manila Economic and Cultural Office regarding the extension of this policy as this a great opportunity for both countries to know each other well. Have you visited China or Taiwan yet? Do you think your China trip will also include a visit to Taiwan? Let us know in the comments below!