'Biyahe ni Drew' turns 10, treats viewers to two-part South Korea special with Iya Villania-Arellano

A line-up of thrilling surprises awaits all budget-conscious and adventure-seeking biyaheros as ‘Biyahe ni Drew,’ hosted by the award-winning host and “ultimate biyahero” Drew Arellano, celebrates its 10th anniversary with back-to-back specials in South Korea airing this July 2 and July 9 on GTV.

The two-part anniversary episode is made more special as Drew’s 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 “Goblin.”

“We 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 “Biyahe ni Drew” as we will give them options that will be useful when they travel,” shared Drew.

Since 2013, ‘Biyahe ni Drew’ 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 — 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.

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 — swimming with sharks, whale sharks, sea turtles, and millions of sardines, as well as dolphin watching, bat watching, and many more.

Aside from showcasing must-see places and featuring all sorts of things-to-do on a trip, ‘Biyahe ni Drew’ 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.

As the host of “Biyahe ni Drew” for a decade and counting, Drew has definitely made a mark as the “ultimate biyahero.”

“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, 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,” he said.

This 2023, local travel will remain at the forefront of ‘Biyahe ni Drew’ 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.

Catch ‘Biyahe ni Drew’ every Sunday, 8:15 PM on GTV. Global Pinoys can watch it via GMA International channel, GMA Life TV.
 
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