Philippine Daily Inquirer

TRAVEL THE PHILIPPINE­S AND WORLD WITH THESE NINE SHOWS

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Most of our summer plans have been put on hold this year but travel enthusiast­s can still feed their wanderlust and experience some of the most beautiful tourist destinatio­ns around the world by streaming travel and lifestyle programs on iWantTFC. From beach trips, food crawls, island hopping, fun travel adventures to inspiring heart-to-heart talks, iWantTFC offers an array of originals and Metro shows that will still give you the total summer experience.

Travel across the globe without having to take a flight with these free shows on iWantTFC:

‘Aja! Aja! Tayo sa Jeju’

Tour South Korea’s beautiful Jeju Island along with your new “Ajakada”—hosts Robi Domingo, Kristel Fulgar, Shine Kuk and Donny Pangilinan. In the newest variety-reality show, the group takes viewers along with them as they explore Jeju while taking on fun and exciting tasks and challenges to discover more about Korean culture.

In the first two episodes, the four begin their journey with a race to Gimpo Internatio­nal Airport and a food trip at a famous local restaurant. Viewers can join their adventure when a new advance episode is released every Thursday at 8 p.m..

‘Pia’s Postcards’

Join Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach in her adventure-filled journey around local and foreign destinatio­ns. In each one-hour episode, Pia immerses herself in different cultures as she learns more about each location such as Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Lucban, Quezon, and Japan. In the show’s latest episode, Pia embarks on a spiritual and culinary adventure as she visits different temples in Bangkok, Thailand.

‘Wreck Hunters’

Dive deep into the ocean with hosts Wowie Ong and Ernie Lopez in the iWantTFC original docuseries “Wreck Hunters.” Here, dive master Ong and sports enthusiast Lopez discover different underwater wrecks found in the Philippine­s and tackle the untold stories behind these hidden gems. Some diving sites they visit include Anilao, Batangas, Subic Bay and Coron, Palawan, where they are able to uncover historical artifacts.

‘Beached’

While waiting for your next beach trip, allow Marc Nelson, Maggie Wilson and Rachel Peters to take you to paradise as they travel to breathtaki­ng islands in the Philippine­s. Get blown away and admire the stunning scenery as they visit different beaches in Coron, Camiguin, Palawan, Eastern Samar, Western Visayas and the world-famous Boracay. As they visit each location, the hosts also share accommodat­ions and activities viewers can consider, whether they are looking to relax or have fun.

‘Unlisted’

Robi Domingo and Sue Ramirez take viewers to underrated tourist attraction­s and learn about a piece of Philippine history in the iWantTFC original docu “Unlisted.” In this four-episode series, the two travel to Rizal, Capiz, Samar and the city of Manila where they try famous local dishes, sites and get to know more about the town by chatting with its residents.

‘The Crawl’

Join crawl buddies Edu Manzano and Margarita Fores as they search for good and exquisite food in “The Crawl.” In this food and travel show, Manzano and Fores go on a trip to New York as they savor the best dishes and delicious cuisine found in the city, while also sharing useful insights for a worry-free travel experience.

‘Chasing Flavors’

Get a taste of famous dishes and delicacies each region in the Philippine­s has to offer in “Chasing Flavors,” where well-known chef Claude Tayag discusses iconic Filipino dishes. Aside from explaining the origin of popular dishes such as sinigang, lechon, adobo, as well as the Pinoy favorite kakanin, Tayag also intricatel­y breaks down the ingredient­s that make each dish unique and flavorful.

‘Driven’

Get motivation from the inspiring stories of women of substance as blogger and entreprene­ur Tricia Centenera interviews individual­s about their heartening stories. In this lifestyle program, which features nine episodes, Centenera chats with strong-willed and independen­t women including Gina Lopez, Iza Calzado, social entreprene­ur Kaye Tiñga, and famous designers Zarah Juan and Patty Ang.

‘Find the Wasabi in Nagoya’

Take a trip to Japan in the reality-game travelogue “Find the Wasabi in Nagoya” where Khalil Ramos takes on fun challenges and exciting tasks. While exploring stunning tourist destinatio­ns and trying out Japanese cuisine in the city of Nagoya, Khalil also showcases his skills in accomplish­ing different missions against fellow Asian competitor­s, singer-actor Daniel Sher of Singapore and actor-model Tay Tawan of Thailand.

Escape to these stunning destinatio­ns this summer by watching these shows on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) or on iwanttfc.com. Viewers can also enjoy watching on a bigger screen through select devices on VEWD, ROKU streaming devices, Android TV, select Samsung Smart TV models, Telstra TV for global users and VIDAA for select countries. iWantTFC is also available via Chromecast and AirPlay.

 ??  ?? Rachel Peters and Marc Nelson in “Beached”
Rachel Peters and Marc Nelson in “Beached”
 ??  ?? “Aja! Aja! Tayo sa Jeju”
“Aja! Aja! Tayo sa Jeju”
 ??  ?? “Chasing Flavors”
“Chasing Flavors”
 ??  ?? “Wreck Hunters”
“Wreck Hunters”
 ??  ?? “Beached”
“Beached”
 ??  ?? “Unlisted”
“Unlisted”
 ??  ?? “Driven”
“Driven”

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