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Southeast Asia: experiencing the first-time thrills and exciting revisits

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, ThailandPosted on No Comments

Exploring Southeast Asia always offers a sense of adventure, excitement and familiarity. My travels around the region provides a rich blend of first-time wonders and the ease of returning to enchanting cities. Truly, there are so many interesting things to see and places to explore around Southeast Asia. Stepping into a new destination is awe-inspiring, …

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Traveling and Worshiping

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, North America, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, US, World travelPosted on 31 Comments

When one has a day job and has to take some time off to travel to some foreign destination, the journey is often scheduled near the weekends to make the most of it. That’s what I always do. Several times, I time my trips during the Holy Week when business in the Philippines are mostly …

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Different Kinds of Travels

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Luzon, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Visayas, volunteerism, World travelPosted on 39 Comments

We travel for different reasons and purposes. Traveling is an activity that encompasses a lot of things that it’s even harder now to box it in just one kind. The constant debate and comparison between a “tourist” and “traveler” had always been interesting but my personal take on this, which has been echoed by several …

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Travel Tip: Prepare the Right Wear for Travel

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, World travelPosted on 7 Comments

Packing the right wear for travel is of great importance in making sure you will have an awesome journey. Of course, there are different kinds of travelers with different kinds of style. There are some who prefer fashion in their travels while others put comfort over style. But here are some things I realized during …

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Travelers and their “Firsts”

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, Europe, Hong Kong, North America, Philippines, US, World travelPosted on 6 Comments

It has taken me a few more days to put this together due to some late submissions and my increased work load in my day job. I couldn’t accommodate more submissions though because I have set a deadline. I hope you enjoy whatever I have compiled in this blog carnival for blogcarnival.com. What does it …

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First-time featured in SITS

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, Hong KongPosted on 141 Comments

Welcome SITSahs! It is not everyday that I travel. It is not also everyday that I get featured in SITS. My SITSahs are those that travel with me in the intricate world of the internet, sharing passions and exchanging a sisterly pat on the back with our comments on blog posts. I enjoyed visiting sites …

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First-time in Lantau Island

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, Hong KongPosted on 3 Comments

My uncle arrived last night from Hong Kong. It was almost midnight, and though I wanted to exchange notes with him about his trip, I couldn’t help but doze off to sleep, and revisit my own Hong Kong adventures only in my dreams. The first time I visited Hong Kong, I entered by sea from …

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First-time in Hong Kong: A Taste of Asia’s World City

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, China, Hong Kong, women travelPosted on 2 Comments

It was an unforgettable jaunt to the mesmerizing city of Hong Kong, where East meets West in a captivating fusion of tradition and modernity. Nestled on the southern coast of China, this dynamic metropolis boasts a breathtaking skyline adorned with towering skyscrapers. From bustling street markets to tranquil temples, Hong Kong seamlessly blends vibrant street …

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