Mount Halcon

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 …

Guangzhou

First-time in Guangzhou: Exploring China’s Southern Gem

While the neighboring autonomous regions of Hong Kong and Macau enjoy a great influx of tourists, South China’s Guangzhou and Shenzhen wouldn’t want to be left behind with what both cities can offer.  When one thinks of China, one would instantly associate it with Beijing (Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Olympics 2008), Shanghai (ShanghaiTower), …

Bohol

First-time in Bohol: The Land of Tarsiers and Chocolate Hills

Bohol has so many things to offer. It is not as crowded as the beaches of Boracay and there are so many things to see in this lovely island. Many times, it is overshadowed by its neighbor Cebu, or the Queen of the South, where the country’s second largest city is found. But Bohol in …

Laos

First-time in Vientiane, Laos: Simply Beautiful

Lao PDR means Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Locals intimated to us that it also meant Lao People Don’t Rush. How true is it? Find out when you travel to Laos.