Business travel
First-time in Mabuhay Palace
“We’re on the road We move from place to place” It was labor day. One must have minded working on a holiday. I would have. But since it was field work and I would be working with a Filipino music icon, I jumped out of my bed and proceeded to Manila Hotel, one of … Continue reading
First-time at the Sky Garden
Not everyone knows where it is. It’s not a public place but some events do happen here. For those holding office at the Enterprise building along Makati’s Ayala Avenue, the Sky Garden must be something they’ve heard of. It occupies the rooftop of the lower tower of Enterprise. I came to know it because of … Continue reading
A Weekend in Cebu and CDO
It was a challenging weekend – three consecutive mornings spent in three different airports, in three different cities. This is the upside and the downside of business trips. They come for free but expect less or no sightseeing in your itinerary. I was going back to two southern cities — Cebu and Cagayan de Oro … Continue reading
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 as it caused severe flooding in the southern region of the country. The cities that were heavily hit were Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental and Cagayan de Oro and … Continue reading
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 job description and work place. Despite the demands in my job, I was able to do a bit of traveling last year. First off, I did two international travels – … Continue reading
My comfy and suite stays in Bangkok
I was recently back in Bangkok for the Asia-Pacific Leadership Conference of various Habitat for Humanity offices in the region. Yes, it’s back to business trips for me. Not that I abhor going abroad for work. There were certainly some perks, like less expenses. Yet, most of the time, days were spent cooped inside the … Continue reading
I am 1000-1000 Challenged
I got curious with the challenge posted by Todd Wassel, a fellow Lonely Planet blogsherpa. He posted a 1000-1000 Blog Challenge by conducting an experiment to find the answer behind the question “is travel blogging really a viable way to earn sustainable online income?” His challenge is to build a blog that will earn a … Continue reading
Travel to Change
My friends and I were touring Bohol, visiting the famous Chocolate Hills, Lobok River, and the Tarsier Sanctuary. We were wide-eyed as we took in all the beauty around us. But as we were interacting with the locals we learned so many things; like the tarsiers, which have been considered extinct, should not be publicly … Continue reading
Internet Connection for First-time Travelers
The advent of technology has kept people on the go to be in touch with the rest of the world wherever they may be. It’s now an added bonus but it can also be a distraction to your journey. For first-time travelers wanting to be constantly connected, you will not only concern yourself with your … Continue reading
Review: First-time in Meilong Holiday Inn Express
Shanghai, being a metropolitan city, is not always a cheap place to visit. If you know how to strike a bargain, then you’d probably hit a gold mine. That’s what happened to our accommodations. We stayed in a hotel with services that made us extra comfortable, yet got a discounted rate. Meilong Holiday Inn Express … Continue reading
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