Tagged With: Southeast Asia
First-time acquaintances in Batanes
In this particular trip, I realized that I have paid a lot of attention to the people I’ve been with and I met in the journey. I’m not sure if it was the isolation of Batanes from the rest of the Philippines, perched atop this archipelagic nation. Or, it must be the green rolling hills … Continue reading
First-time in the Ruins, Talisay
I went home last Christmas with a mission: to visit another tourist spot in my own province. It helps to know what’s going on in my own backyard, figuratively speaking, so that when I travel, I also get to talk about interesting things about my hometown. Being away from home for 11 months in a … Continue reading
Looking back at 2009: My first-time travels
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
First-time in Calauit Island
As Alex the lion, Melman the giraffe, Marty the zebra, and Gloria the hippo escaped to Madagascar and to Africa, we also had a little escapade of our own into a small island in the Calamian group in Palawan, called Calauit. It’s a wildlife sanctuary created by the Philippine government. photo by: Claire Marie Algarme … Continue reading
First-time in Coron
Coron is one of the must-see places in my list of destinations within my home country, the Philippines. Together with Busuanga, Culion, and several islands, they form the Calamian group of islands in the northern tip of the Philippine province of Palawan. Though not as hyped as Bali or Boracay or Phuket or any beach … Continue reading
First-time in Sentosa, Singapore pics
These are photos of Sentosa. I can’t seem to embed them in my blog. There’s the Sentosa entrance, the Images of Singapore facade, the Carlsberg Tower, the hill at the other end of the cable car, and other attractions. photos by: Claire Marie Algarme
First-time in Sentosa, Singapore
Sentosa is an island off Singapore that has been home to the tiny state’s major recreation spots. The once fishing village island was formerly known as “Pulau Belakang Mati” which literally means as “island”, “behind” and “death” because so many people died at the other side of the island during the World War. It was … Continue reading
First-time to volunteer vacation in Oriental Mindoro
The eastern side of the Mindoro Island is known for the white sand beach at Puerto Galera. Apart from Boracay, it is one of the most sought-after destinations in the Philippines because of its proximity to the main island of Luzon. Despite its popularity, this writer, unfortunately, has not ventured anywhere this famous beach. Yet, … Continue reading
First-time in Siem Reap
Flying over Tonle Sap Lake, the small houses and boats were first barely discernable until figures of Buddhist temples and typical Asian architecture came into shape that I realized we have truly arrived in Siem Reap, gateway to the famous Angkor Wat. We disembarked at the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport and were brought by the … Continue reading
First-time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Although I haven’t been to Malaysia before, I was very much familiar of this country. For one, I have studied its history and much of its political environment back then through my international studies program and by watching the global news. Two, the language is very much similar with Bahasa Indonesia, which I can relate … Continue reading
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