{"id":249589,"date":"2023-06-30T15:46:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T07:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wonderful-indigo-elk.62-72-47-242.cpanel.site\/biyahe-ni-drew-goes-to-south-korea-for-its-10th-anniversary\/"},"modified":"2023-06-30T15:46:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T07:46:23","slug":"biyahe-ni-drew-goes-to-south-korea-for-its-10th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uptownmanila.com\/?p=249589","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Biyahe Ni Drew&#8217; Goes To South Korea For Its 10th Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A line-up of thrilling surprises awaits all budget-conscious and adventure-seeking biyaheros as \u2018Biyahe ni Drew,\u2019 hosted by the award-winning host and \u201cultimate biyahero\u201d Drew Arellano, celebrates its 10th anniversary with back-to-back specials in South Korea airing this July 2 and July 9 on GTV.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-218349\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/As-the-host-of-Biyahe-ni-Drew-for-a-decade-and-counting-Drew-has-definitely-made-a-mark-as-the-ultimate-biyahero.-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/As-the-host-of-Biyahe-ni-Drew-for-a-decade-and-counting-Drew-has-definitely-made-a-mark-as-the-ultimate-biyahero.-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/As-the-host-of-Biyahe-ni-Drew-for-a-decade-and-counting-Drew-has-definitely-made-a-mark-as-the-ultimate-biyahero.-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/As-the-host-of-Biyahe-ni-Drew-for-a-decade-and-counting-Drew-has-definitely-made-a-mark-as-the-ultimate-biyahero.-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/As-the-host-of-Biyahe-ni-Drew-for-a-decade-and-counting-Drew-has-definitely-made-a-mark-as-the-ultimate-biyahero.-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/As-the-host-of-Biyahe-ni-Drew-for-a-decade-and-counting-Drew-has-definitely-made-a-mark-as-the-ultimate-biyahero.-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/As-the-host-of-Biyahe-ni-Drew-for-a-decade-and-counting-Drew-has-definitely-made-a-mark-as-the-ultimate-biyahero.-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/As-the-host-of-Biyahe-ni-Drew-for-a-decade-and-counting-Drew-has-definitely-made-a-mark-as-the-ultimate-biyahero.-67x100.jpg 67w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/As-the-host-of-Biyahe-ni-Drew-for-a-decade-and-counting-Drew-has-definitely-made-a-mark-as-the-ultimate-biyahero.-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/As-the-host-of-Biyahe-ni-Drew-for-a-decade-and-counting-Drew-has-definitely-made-a-mark-as-the-ultimate-biyahero.-1392x2088.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/As-the-host-of-Biyahe-ni-Drew-for-a-decade-and-counting-Drew-has-definitely-made-a-mark-as-the-ultimate-biyahero.-1068x1602.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/As-the-host-of-Biyahe-ni-Drew-for-a-decade-and-counting-Drew-has-definitely-made-a-mark-as-the-ultimate-biyahero.-1920x2880.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The two-part anniversary episode is made more special as Drew\u2019s wife, Kapuso personality Iya Villania-Arellano, joins him in exploring and discovering the wonders and hidden gems of South Korea. Viewers should definitely not miss out as the couple tries the most sumptuous Korean dishes, explores Korean beauty, and visits the most talked-about places including a popular BTS bus stop and a film location of the hit K-drama series \u201cGoblin.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-218351\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-and-Iya-visit-the-most-talked-about-places-in-South-Korea-including-a-film-location-of-the-hit-K-drama-series-Goblin..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1408\" height=\"796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-and-Iya-visit-the-most-talked-about-places-in-South-Korea-including-a-film-location-of-the-hit-K-drama-series-Goblin..jpg 1408w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-and-Iya-visit-the-most-talked-about-places-in-South-Korea-including-a-film-location-of-the-hit-K-drama-series-Goblin.-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-and-Iya-visit-the-most-talked-about-places-in-South-Korea-including-a-film-location-of-the-hit-K-drama-series-Goblin.-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-and-Iya-visit-the-most-talked-about-places-in-South-Korea-including-a-film-location-of-the-hit-K-drama-series-Goblin.-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-and-Iya-visit-the-most-talked-about-places-in-South-Korea-including-a-film-location-of-the-hit-K-drama-series-Goblin.-100x57.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-and-Iya-visit-the-most-talked-about-places-in-South-Korea-including-a-film-location-of-the-hit-K-drama-series-Goblin.-696x393.jpg 696w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-and-Iya-visit-the-most-talked-about-places-in-South-Korea-including-a-film-location-of-the-hit-K-drama-series-Goblin.-1392x787.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-and-Iya-visit-the-most-talked-about-places-in-South-Korea-including-a-film-location-of-the-hit-K-drama-series-Goblin.-1068x604.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want viewers to have the chance to experience South Korea, most especially maraming Pilipino ang KPop and KDrama fans. Once we air the episode, automatic na iisipin nila na they want to experience what we have shown sa \u201cBiyahe ni Drew\u201d as we will give them options that will be useful when they travel,\u201d shared Drew.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2013, \u2018Biyahe ni Drew\u2019 has established itself as the definitive travel magazine show on television. The program has proudly featured all the regions of the Philippines and has visited at least 14 countries \u2014 from Asian neighbors like Japan and Singapore, to parts of the Middle East like Jordan and Israel, to countries in Africa like Kenya, Zimbabwe and Zambia.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-218353\" src=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-Arellano-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-Arellano-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-Arellano-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-Arellano-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-Arellano-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-Arellano-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-Arellano-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-Arellano-67x100.jpg 67w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-Arellano-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-Arellano-1392x2088.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-Arellano-1068x1602.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Drew-Arellano-1920x2880.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As a host who is naturally always game for everything, Drew 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 \u2014 swimming with sharks, whale sharks, sea turtles, and millions of sardines, as well as dolphin watching, bat watching, and many more.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from showcasing must-see places and featuring all sorts of things-to-do on a trip, \u2018Biyahe ni Drew\u2019 more importantly advocates for responsible travel, sustainable tourism, respect for local culture, and an appreciation for the locals and hardworking members of the tourism industry.<\/p>\n<p>As the host of \u201cBiyahe ni Drew\u201d for a decade and counting, Drew has definitely made a mark as the \u201cultimate biyahero.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI feel proud [being regarded as the \u201cultimate biyahero\u201d] because it\u2019s not just me \u2013 it\u2019s mostly my team. It\u2019s such an honor to host a travel show for this long, and 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,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>This 2023, local travel will remain at the forefront of \u2018Biyahe ni Drew\u2019 adventures as it continues to promote Philippine tourism. In addition, the show will also return to traveling abroad this year as it heads to Bali, Indonesia for a budget-friendly and Instagram-worthy cultural immersion. The team is also set to visit Hanoi, Vietnam where Drew will be joined by another surprise celebrity guest.<\/p>\n<p>Catch \u2018Biyahe ni Drew\u2019 every Sunday, 8:15 PM on GTV. Global Pinoys can watch it via GMA International channel, GMA Life TV.<\/p>\n<p>For more stories about the Kapuso Network, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.GMANetwork.com\">www.GMANetwork.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready for an epic adventure as &#8216;Biyahe ni Drew&#8217; celebrates its 10th anniversary with back-to-back specials in South Korea, featuring Drew and Iya discovering hidden gems. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":249590,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19568],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-249589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-television"],"zyndk8_nxtgen_metadata":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uptownmanila.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/249589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uptownmanila.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uptownmanila.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uptownmanila.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uptownmanila.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=249589"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uptownmanila.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/249589\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uptownmanila.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/249590"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uptownmanila.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=249589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uptownmanila.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=249589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uptownmanila.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=249589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}