In a world filled with limitless possibilities, where uncharted territories await, every great expedition starts with a solitary stride. Such is the profound essence encapsulated by the remarkable tale of audacious travelers who dare to embrace the entire globe as their destined haven.
Speaking to Manila Standard Life, TV personality Drew Arellano shares some secrets that transform fledgling explorers into seasoned “connoisseurs of the travel realm.”
“You just have to have an open mind to try out new stuff and experience. It could be food, it could be meeting new people that would probably make your trip more memorable,” the affable TV host imparts his travel philosophy.
True to his words, Drew is naturally always game for everything. He has tried all sorts of thrilling and extreme adventures including skydiving, free diving, scuba diving, rock climbing, canyoneering, e-foiling, surfing, paragliding, and climbing a vertical bivouac. He has also communed with nature in so many ways — swimming with sharks, whale sharks, sea turtles, and millions of sardines, as well as dolphin watching, and bat watching, to name a few.
As he talks about his insatiable appetite for the unfamiliar and a sense of boundless adventure, the once novice traveler, Drew reacts to being called the “Ultimate Biyahero” – a moniker he has gained for hosting the GTV show aptly called Byahe ni Drew.
“I feel proud [being regarded as the “ultimate biyahero”] because it’s not just me – it’s mostly my team. It’s such an honor to host a travel show for this long, to experience so many beautiful places, to eat so much good food, and to meet interesting people along the way. If I could do this for another 10 years, that would be awesome,” he says.
A line-up of thrilling surprises awaits all budget-conscious and adventure-seeking travelers as Biyahe ni Drew celebrates its 10th anniversary with back-to-back specials in South Korea airing today and July 9 on GTV.
The two-part anniversary episode is made more special as Drew’s wife, Iya Villania-Arellano, joins him in exploring and discovering the wonders and hidden gems of South Korea.
“Viewers will see us try the most sumptuous Korean dishes, explore Korean beauty, and visit the most talked-about places including a popular BTS bus stop and a film location of the hit K-drama series Goblin,” ends Drew.