If you're looking for a travel agency that can really offer the full experience, good hotels and…read morehassle-free land arrangements, I highly recommend Rakso Travel Agency. Their main office is located in Aguirre St in Makati. They have really have friendly staff and great vacation packages to pretty much anywhere in the world. Check out what they have to offer in Asia - whether you're going to Hong Kong, Japan or Tokyo, they have different price ranges for the types of arrangement you need. You can also book your flights with them - which is often lower if you are getting group packages. They book you in top hotels (3-star and 4-star range). If you prefer higher class hotels, you can work with them on upgrading the package for a few dollars. They're one of the top travel agencies in the Philippines for a reason - they simply deliver the best experience.

The travel is well coordinated and staff are very accommodating. Food is good and we enjoyed the…read moremediterranean meals. Just a suggestion to manage time more as some activities need longer time than others. Give more time in visiting holy places which is the essence of the pilgrimage.

Our first time with Lindela... we have planned our Holyland trip March 2020 but then Covid pandemic…read morehits. We requested a refund but they insisted we wait and they will arrange everything. After the pandemic in 2022, we again plan the target date since my husband and I are busy in our work... October 2023 was the target but then, the war in Israel against the Hamas ensued... We really wanted to travel the Holyland (bucket list) but it seemed the odds are against us. Still, Lindela assured the war will end and we wait... Finally, this March 7-18, 2024 become a reality for us. Over all, we enjoyed our trip, gained new friends amidst some mishaps. We would recommend Lindela to our able friends in the future.

I joined Dustin's God, Gold and Glory (3G) tour together with the rest of the international…read moredelegates from a research convention and peace dialogue that was put together by the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. I was blown away by how informative the tour was, and it wasn't even that strenuous because it only focused on three main attractions in Intramuros. We first went to San Agustin Church for some really interesting trivia on the religious artwork, the construction of the church and the history of the Spanish conquest in the country. Then we went to other different parts of the nearby streets to learn more about the identity and the psyche of the Filipinos. Considering that most of the people on the tour were foreigners who are new to the country, I think the 3G tour is an excellent way to introduce the uninitiated to the values, the quirks and the psychology of the Filipinos. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to stay in the country for a while, but wants to speed up the adjustment process. Dustin's intelligent insight on the way of life of the Filipinos will bring a certain level of understanding as to how we act, think and behave the way we do, and even as a Filipino, I learned a lot about our culture and history that I didn't learn from textbooks. It is such a refreshing take on our crazy Filipino complex of dealing with things. The rest of the delegates enjoyed the tour tremendously, and had a lot of wonderful things to say about the clever guide, the depth of the tour program and the way everything was set up. The logistics were smooth despite the rain, and the tour ended on time as Dustin was very timely in his delivery. Well done!

My colleagues and I had the pleasure of experiencing Dustin's 3G (God, Gold and Glory) tour of old…read moreManila two weeks ago. Our group was a mix of backgrounds (Chinese who grew up in Canada and Indonesia, Australian) so they came with a genuine interest in learning more about Philippine history and culture. Dustin did not disappoint. He is not only extremely knowledgable about Philippine history, he uses it to contextualize the country's present culture and values. Even if I grew up in the Philippines, I learned so much from Dustin on this tour. He is an engaging and dynamic storyteller with a special talent for connecting the past and the present seamlessly, and has fun while doing so. All in all I would say this was an unforgettable experience and I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to understand and appreciate Manila more.