First-time Travels

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Traveling to help Rebuild Cagayan de Oro

In December 2011, amid the holiday frenzy, the Philippines was struck with a challenge when typhoon Sendong (international name: Washi) suddenly took everyone by surprise[…]

Your Story: 2 Day Jungle Trekking in Chiang Mai

By Matthew Nunn. I went to Chiang Mai more than a year ago and I like it to be featured again by another traveler. So[…]

Be a Blogger for Habitat Youth Build

I remember the time when I was called to a meeting for a big project to be initiated by young people. We just finished the[…]

It’s More Fun in the Philippines for a First-time Traveler

The Philippines’ tourism department recently launched the new campaign, “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” To this, I totally agree. There are 7,107 reasons why[…]

The MRT Itinerary in Metro Manila

A first-time tourist in Manila may enjoy going around the city by the traditional jeepney. But smog and traffic can probably make you think twice[…]

2011 Travel Highlights

While excitement at work kicked in pretty hard for me in 2011, it also hindered me to do a lot of exploring outside of my[…]