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More fun pic: Anawangin, Zambales
Anawangin is a favorite destination because of its pine tree-laden beach. It’s a three to four-hour ride to Zambales province but the road trip is worth it with the scenic view of Anawangin. Mountaineers and adventure-seekers also love to trek the mountain nearby and see the beautiful seascape below.
2 Day Jungle Trekking in Chiang Mai
A Guest Post 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 I’m putting this up in my blog. Thailand as a country offers many diverse and varied activities for travellers, from the main stream well-trodden paths to … Continue reading
Three-hour drive to Baguio
Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines located in the moutainous region in the north, is a favorite destination of residents of Manila and nearby towns. It is about six hours from Manila by private vehicle or non-stop bus, and can even exceed if one will ride the regular bus routes. I recently went to … Continue reading
First-time featured in SITS
Welcome SITSahs! It is not everyday that I travel. It is not also everyday that I get featured in SITS. My SITSahs are those that travel with me in the intricate world of the internet, sharing passions and exchanging a sisterly pat on the back with our comments on blog posts. I enjoyed visiting sites … Continue reading
Review: First-time in Zhao Yuan Ju Hotel
It was like some secret waiting to be discovered, Zao Yuan Ju Hotel is located in the narrow hutong of Zhang Wang, surrounded by old houses, some of which has been transformed into a store or a small eatery. Without any much signage, you wouldn’t think a hotel is found a few walks down the … Continue reading
First-time in Shanghai
If you want to see the more modern face of China, Shanghai is the place to be. Everything seems to be on a rush in this metropolis. So, all we did was go with the flow of human traffic until our feet led us to the many highlights of Shanghai. Sightseeing Despite its modern structures, … Continue reading
First-time in Beijing Outer Rings and Beyond
The morning was gray and gloomy with the drizzling rain seem to be stopping our great adventure to the outskirts of Beijing. We were to climb the Great Wall of China and we didn’t allow the weather to be an impediment to this important endeavor. We were thankful that our hostel provided a cheaper Great … Continue reading
First-time at the foot of Mt. Halcon
I have visited the town of San Teodoro in Oriental Mindoro several times. But I have not ventured anywhere near the foot of Mt. Halcon, where we have a possible site for volunteer vacations. The one I did there the last time was mangrove tree planting in its coastal area. At Wednesday morning, I agreed … Continue reading
First-time to Tour Corregidor Island
It’s the 4th of July. As much as it is part of American history, it extends to the shores of the Philippine islands. Yesterday, July 4, I went to a place of Filipino-American history, Corregidor Island, where both nations fought side by side. The first time I embarked on a trip to Corregidor Island, I … Continue reading
First-time in Lantau Island
My uncle arrived last night from Hong Kong. It was almost midnight, and though I wanted to exchange notes with him about his trip, I couldn’t help but doze off to sleep, and revisit my own Hong Kong adventures only in my dreams. The first time I visited Hong Kong, I entered by sea from … Continue reading
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