Traveling will always be an essential. Here’s why

Traveling has always been an integral part of the human experience, and it’s now time for us to live  those experiences again. 

Now that the world has opened up, many of us are seeking to renew our spirit and find our lost solace  in the way we know best—traveling. 

Traveling has always been an integral part of the human experience. It’s more than just seeing the  beautiful sights of the world; it also serves as an important tool to improve our mental health, relieving  us from stress and making us feel calm. 

Traveling also boosts our personal development. With exposure to new environments and by going out  of our comfort zones, it allows us not only to meet people of different backgrounds, but cultivate self-esteem to immerse ourselves in new cultures. 

Perhaps the most important reason why traveling has become a necessity is that it satiates our never ending quest for knowledge. Traveling puts us in a position where we see things in a whole new light,  and our perspective allows us to understand the way things are outside of our scope of knowledge.  Traveling brings forth a valuable learning experience, and you know what they say, experience is indeed  the best teacher. 

So what better way for us to be globetrotting and gain travel experience than with the American Express® Explorer™ Credit Card by our side? 

This travel card was first launched in Australia in 2016 and subsequently in Hong Kong in 2021. Now, BDO and American Express are bringing it to the Philippines to offer a perfect companion for Filipino  travelers. 

American Express Explorer Credit Card allows its cardmembers to earn Membership Rewards® Points.  With every P40 spend, Cardmembers can earn 1 air mile,  making it one of the lowest spend-to-mile conversions in the market. Cardmembers are also entitled to  2,000 Bonus Membership Rewards® Points upon reaching P600,000 spend per year. 

Cardmembers can easily redeem their Membership Rewards® Points from six frequent flyer partners: Mabuhay Miles, Cathay Membership (Asia Miles), KrisFlyer, Delta SkyMiles Program, Royal Orchid Plus, and Enrich—giving them greater flexibility and choice. The points can also be converted into hotel loyalty  points from Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton Honors, which both have thousands of properties worldwide. 

The American Express Explorer Credit Card offers a bevy of benefits to its Cardmembers, including up  to P10M Travel Accident and Inconvenience Coverage, complimentary Annual Fee for the 1st year, and  waived Annual Fee upon reaching P450,000 spend per year. Plus, year-round deals, rebate or cashback,  and instant savings from BDO partner merchants. 

So, don’t miss out on all the amazing perks and benefits. Apply now for an American Express Explorer  Credit Card. Traveling has never been more fun, insightful, and rewarding when you explore the world  again with American Express Explorer Credit Card!  

Now you can indulge in that revenge travel you’ve been planning. You deserve it. 

For more details or to apply for the American Express Explorer Credit Card, visit www.americanexpress.com.ph or go to any BDO branch near you.

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