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First-time in Silk Street Mall, Beijing
Silk Street Mall is neither your ordinary street nor your usual mall. It was something I’d find anywhere in the Philippines. Yet, tourists, especially those from Europe or the America, love to go to Silk Street Mall. There were a bunch of kids who were having a field trip there. There were Spanish families donning … Continue reading
First-time in the Ligligan Festival
Apart from exploring the entire stretch of the Philippine archipelago, one thing I also want to fulfill is to witness the various festivals in our colorful and culture-rich country. This year, I can tick off another Filipino festival, called the Ligligan Parul, or the Giant Lantern Festival of San Fernando, Pampanga. Together with an American … Continue reading
Tips for First-time Travelers to the Philippines
As we are on the topic of guest post, I contributed to A Dangerous Business some tips for those planning to travel to the Philippines for the first time. So, you are planning for that vacation which you haven’t taken for years. Or, you are looking for an affordable, yet romantic place for your honeymoon. … Continue reading
First-time Travels of Travel Bloggers
The First-Time Travels of Lonely Planet Blogsherpas – Carnival #9 Jetsetters and seasoned travelers may be “experts on the road” but they also started out learning the ropes of traveling. They now have something to advice on the subject because they have a rich resource of firsthand travel experiences. Some of them, when they were … Continue reading
The Philippine Travel Mart 2010
I always visit the Philippine Travel Expo which is held every February. It’s a long wait for that month so when I learned of the Philippine Travel Mart, which occurred last weekend, I immediately grabbed the opportunity to visit the event. Organized by the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA), it was all about the various … 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
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
For first-timers in Makati
I was a kid when I first stepped on the urban jungle of Makati. At that time, I gazed at the towering buildings that loomed along its paved avenues. Fast forward to now, when I’m no longer a traveler to this place, since I have officially made it my home these recent years (I voted … Continue reading
First-time in Vigan, Ilocos Sur
I was browsing through the internet about Philippine sights and came upon a section about Vigan , known for its old houses. I became nostalgic of my trip many years back to this northern, quiet Philippine city. Sadly, I don’t have digital photo files of my trip to Vigan so I’m using what the internet … 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
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