From Manila to the world, through an economist's eye. Where to go, what to eat, what it really costs, and the trade-offs most travelers miss.

I cover Manila walking tours and nightlife, affordable Michelin picks and carinderias, and trips across Asia and Europe, from Bangkok night markets to the streets of Rome.

I'm Ely Valendez. Two decades in journalism and finance shape how I travel: I look at the price, the value, and whether a place is worth your time and money. I also ask what most travel videos skip: who a place is built for, who gets left out, and why.

New episodes every Thursday.

Value or cost. Own yours.

Ely Valendez, CWP, CEPP
Certified Wealth & Estate Planner

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