Tagged With: Volunteerism

Traveling to help Rebuild Cagayan de Oro

Posted on January 28, 2012 by firsttimetravel

In December 2011, amid the holiday frenzy, the Philippines was struck with a challenge when typhoon Sendong (international name: Washi) suddenly took everyone by surprise as it caused severe flooding in the southern region of the country. The cities that were heavily hit were Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental and Cagayan de Oro and … Continue reading »

Categories: Asia, Business travel, Mindanao, Philippines, Volunteerism | Tags: blogsherpa, cagayan de oro city, calaanan, charity, culture, disaster response, Habitat for Humanity, housing, Mindanao, mission, nonprofit, Philippines, prawn, relocation, travel, typhoon, Volunteerism | 2 Comments

Blog4Japan at Todd’s Wanderings

Posted on March 28, 2011 by firsttimetravel

My fellow Lonely Planet blogsherpa Todd Wassel of Todd’s Wanderings recently posted how others can help the people of Japan, especially those affected by the recent calamities that hit their country. As someone who works with Habitat for Humanity Philippines, I, too, appeal to those with generous hearts to do their share. Todd came up with … Continue reading »

Categories: Asia, Volunteerism | Tags: blogsherpa, donation, help, japan, todd's wanderings, travel, Volunteerism | 2 Comments

First-time in Jala-Jala, Rizal

Posted on May 31, 2010 by firsttimetravel

Jala-jala is the local’s term for paradise and for those living in the province of Rizal in the Philippines, they regard Jala-Jala as the paradise tucked away in their province. Our office organized a volunteer activity that would take us to this little paradise. We had to meet up early morning last Saturday to embark … Continue reading »

Categories: Asia, Group travel, Luzon, Philippines, Volunteerism | Tags: adventure, blogsherpa, farm, first-time travel, Jala-Jala town, karma, Laguna Lake, Philippines, Rizal province, Talim Island, travel, Volunteerism | 4 Comments

Review: “No More Divisions”

Posted on April 15, 2010 by firsttimetravel

He’s a French guy in the Philippines. He participated in one of our organization’s volunteer activities. I can’t resist sharing the video he made. He shot most of the scenes in Manila Bay and the University of the Philippines Diliman campus. From Julien’s Youtube description: “No More Divisions” is a song I wrote on my … Continue reading »

Categories: Asia, Luzon, Philippines, Volunteerism | Tags: blogsherpa, culture, first-time travel, julien drolon, karma, Manila, music travel, music video, musical adventure, no more divisions, Philippines, spain, travel, Volunteerism | 3 Comments

First-time in Danao, Cebu

Posted on March 29, 2010 by firsttimetravel

There I was again traveling alone. It usually happens whenever I travel for business wherein I would be left to my own devices. Having been used to working with non-profits, I often visited new and unfamiliar places without any welcoming party at the airport or a transport service. Sometimes it sounded scary but I always … Continue reading »

Categories: Asia, Business travel, Philippines, Solo travel, Visayas | Tags: adventure, beach, blogsherpa, Cebu, danao city, elsalvador resort, first-time travel, karma, Philippines, resort, travel, US peace corps, USA, Volunteerism, volunteers | 5 Comments

First-time Volunteer Vacation to Bohol

Posted on March 23, 2010 by firsttimetravel

A first-time travel may be a first visit to a new town, city, province, country, or continent. It may be your first dinner in a particular restaurant. Or, your first stay in this hotel. Maybe, it could be a first-time experience for you, like biking cross-country or diving deep in the sea. Many of us … Continue reading »