Author: Claire Algarme

  • Why Visit Green Elephant Sanctuary Park in Phuket 

    Why Visit Green Elephant Sanctuary Park in Phuket 

    I must admit, I arrived at the Green Elephant Sanctuary Park in Phuket, Thailand with a mix of excitement and apprehension. This wasn’t my first time seeing or interacting with elephants, but I had lingering doubts. You see, I had my misgivings in the past, which explains my reservations on taking part in…

  • SAii Laguna Phuket: Luxury and Recreation Redefined

    SAii Laguna Phuket: Luxury and Recreation Redefined

    The soft sound of the splashing waves outside my SAii Laguna Phuket ocean-front room was like soothing music that lulled me to sleep each night. The spacious room, expansive King-size bed, and soft pillows added to the relaxing ambiance. While I spent my days immersed in work, my nights were restful retreats…

  • First-time in Phuket: A taste of paradise in Thailand

    First-time in Phuket: A taste of paradise in Thailand

    The sun hung low on the horizon, casting a golden glow over the Andaman Sea as if nature herself had painted the scene just for me. Welcome to Phuket. It’s like a postcard come to life—and I couldn’t believe I was finally in this part of Thailand.  Bang Tao beach stretched…

  • A Mountain Escape to Balay Manuela in Patag, Silay City 

    A Mountain Escape to Balay Manuela in Patag, Silay City 

    Driving to the mountains for the first time, I wrestled with the steering wheel but was soon rewarded with the breathtaking beauty of the scenery at Balay Manuela in Patag, Silay City. Located just less than an hour from Bacolod City, the capital of the province of Negros Occidental in the Visayas…

  • Ideal Visa Consultancy Celebrates a Decade of Making Dreams Happen

    Ideal Visa Consultancy Celebrates a Decade of Making Dreams Happen

    Ideal Visa Consultancy (IVC), the Philippines’ biggest visa agency, marked its 10th anniversary with a grand celebration that honored a decade of empowering Filipinos to achieve their dreams of studying and living abroad. From its humble beginnings in Bacolod City in December 2014, IVC has grown into a powerhouse with…

  • Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod and SMX Convention Center Bacolod Celebrate Milestones in Style

    Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod and SMX Convention Center Bacolod Celebrate Milestones in Style

    The City of Smiles radiated even brighter on November 22, as Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod and SMX Convention Center Bacolod hosted a joint celebration that seamlessly wove together gratitude, milestones, and festive cheer. Dubbed “Pasko ng Pasasalamat” and “Salamat Guid,” these back-to-back events embodied the enduring spirit of resilience…

  • Paella Gigante in Talisay City: A Feast for a Cause

    Paella Gigante in Talisay City: A Feast for a Cause

    The vibrant hues of the setting sun cast a golden glow as we drove along Lacson Street toward the Yanson Beach House in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Anticipation bubbled within me like the paella about to be cooked at Paella Gigante. This wasn’t merely a feast; it was a grand…

  • Celebrating 35 Years of Megaworld: A Legacy of Vision and Triumph 

    Celebrating 35 Years of Megaworld: A Legacy of Vision and Triumph 

    Megaworld Corporation recently held DECAD35, a holiday gathering that celebrated more than just the season. Led by Vice President for Public Relations and Media Affairs Harold Geronimo, it was a grand thanksgiving to the media and a jubilant commemoration of Megaworld’s 35 transformative years in the Philippine real estate industry.…

  • Hue day trip: a colorful adventure to Vietnam’s citadel

    Hue day trip: a colorful adventure to Vietnam’s citadel

    As the sun peeked over the horizon, my day began with anticipation, embarking on a journey from Da Nang to Hue, Vietnam, via the iconic Hai Van Tunnel. This engineering marvel, considered the longest in Southeast Asia, promised a passage filled with awe-inspiring vistas and tales of history whispered by…

  • For the Love of Coffee: A Day at Citadines Bacolod’s Coffee Talks and Public Cupping

    For the Love of Coffee: A Day at Citadines Bacolod’s Coffee Talks and Public Cupping

    Coffee has always been a universal language, a comforting constant in many lives, transcending borders and brewing countless stories. This International Coffee Week, Citadines Bacolod City celebrated this beverage’s beauty with a series of thoughtfully curated events. A Journey from Instant to Artisan As someone whose coffee literacy is still…

  • The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is back in Bacolod City

    The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is back in Bacolod City

    There’s something magical about the smell of books, the rustling of pages, and the promise of new adventures with every turn. And this year, that magic has come alive once again at the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale happening at SM City Bacolod from September 20 to September 29. Open…

  • The Jewel Singapore: Your Ultimate Travel Guide to Changi’s Premier Attraction

    The Jewel Singapore: Your Ultimate Travel Guide to Changi’s Premier Attraction

    As you step into The Jewel at Singapore’s Changi Airport, a mesmerizing spectacle unfolds before you—a torrent of water plunging from above, cascading through the center of the building in a hypnotic dance of liquid light. This is the Rain Vortex, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, gracefully descending 40 meters…

  • Tam-is at Citadines Bacolod City: The Ultimate Destination for Sweet Cravings

    Tam-is at Citadines Bacolod City: The Ultimate Destination for Sweet Cravings

    Negros Occidental, renowned as the Sugar Bowl of the Philippines, is home to sprawling sugarcane fields that have shaped its history, culture, and economy. Bacolod City, at the heart of this sweet paradise, welcomes visitors with its wealth of dessert and pastry havens, offering indulgent treats that embody the region’s…

  • Food in Da Nang: a Vietnamese cuisine culinary adventure

    Food in Da Nang: a Vietnamese cuisine culinary adventure

    Vietnamese cuisine is a tapestry of vibrant flavors, each dish a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy. In Da Nang, the food tells a story of the city’s coastal heritage, where fresh ingredients meet time-honored cooking techniques. From bustling markets to serene cafes, each bite offers a glimpse…

  • My Khe and Bac My An: beautiful beaches of Da Nang

    My Khe and Bac My An: beautiful beaches of Da Nang

    Stretching along Vietnam’s central coast, Da Nang is a city where the rugged beauty of mountains meets the expansive, sun-soaked shores of the South China Sea. Known for its stunning coastline, Da Nang is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Southeast Asia, with My Khe and Bac…