Tagged With: San Francisco

First-time aboard Amtrak

Posted on March 17, 2010 by firsttimetravel

I woke up one early June morning feeling restless. It was my last day in LA and I had to be in San Francisco before the day is over to catch my flight back to the Philippines. This was probably one of those moments when I wanted to do something outrageous and mind-boggling. Trying to … Continue reading »

Categories: North America, Solo travel, US | Tags: adventure, Amtrak, Bakersfield, blogsherpa, bus, California, culture, escapism, first-time travel, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Solo travel, train, train travel, travel, United States, US, USA | 5 Comments

Review: First-time in Hilton SF

Posted on March 5, 2010 by firsttimetravel

When it comes to hotel chains, the name Hilton is not unfamiliar to tourists. Not only because it’s a nice family name but also due to the brand image it has carved in the hotel industry. My first nights in the US, specifically in San Francisco, were spent in a cozy bed in Hilton San … Continue reading »

Categories: Business travel, North America, Solo travel, US, Volunteerism | Tags: accommodation, blogsherpa, business, California, downtown San Francisco, first-time travel, Hilton, hotel, San Francisco, travel, Union Square, United States, US, USA | 4 Comments

Review: First-time in Farmerbrown

Posted on February 24, 2010 by firsttimetravel

Farmerbrown. The name wasn’t familiar to me before until I encountered it and it definitely stuck in my memory bank. Not only was the place where I had my first dinner in San Francisco, if not in the USA, but how I got there was in itself an interesting tale. I was in this beautiful … Continue reading »

Categories: US | Tags: blogsherpa, California, culture, farmerbrown, first-time travel, first-time traveler, restaurant, San Francisco, soul food, southern food, travel, USA | Leave a comment

Looking back at 2009: My first-time travels

Posted on January 4, 2010 by firsttimetravel

Watching travelers in an airport coffee shop while waiting for my flight, I couldn’t help but wonder what 2010 has for me when it comes to traveling. Of course, 2009 was a good one. I have covered almost 20,000 miles, visited four countries, and enjoyed several beaches and landmarks. It was my first time to … Continue reading »

Categories: Asia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam | Tags: Angkor Wat, beach, blogsherpa, calauit, Cambodia, first-time travel, Golden Gate, Ho Chi Minh City, Hollywood, KL, Kuala Lumpur, LA, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Palawan, Petronas Tower, Philippines, Saigon, San Francisco, Siem Reap, Southeast Asia, travel, USA, Vietnam | 5 Comments

First-time in San Francisco

Posted on July 6, 2009 by firsttimetravel

It was my first time in San Francisco. In fact, it was my first time in the US. On a bigger scale, it was my first time across the Pacific. I went to the US to attend the 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. It was a big shot event opened by no less … Continue reading »