'The Poor Traveler' duo Yosh Dimen and Vins Carlos say planning ahead is key to affordable trips

In this economy, as many Gen Z flyers would say, traveling is becoming more expensive by the day. Amid the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran in the Middle East, fuel prices are once again on the rise, adding to the growing costs of travel. The negative effects of this conflict hit the Philippine economy hard. In an announcement, airfare is bound to increase when the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) decided to hike fuel surcharge from September 16 to 30, 2026 to Level 14 from Level 13 in the first half of the month. Under Level 14, passenger surcharges range from P457 to P1,336 for domestic flights, and from P1,509.08 to P11,220.71 for international flights. Spending for our dream travel destination is becoming a luxury and out of grasp from many Filipinos. That is why Yosh Dimen and Vins Carlos, the founders of The Poor Traveler emphasized that 'planning is the key' in keeping your travel costs down. The Poor Traveler is a multi-platform guide for people needing a travel itinerary or wanting some helpful tips for their travel. In a sit-down interview with Yosh and Vins at the 'Travel Tales: The Poor Traveler' event at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in partnership with...