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Category Archives: Luzon


El Nido travel guide

By Claire Algarme | September 24, 2019 | Category Asia, Luzon, Philippines

El Nido is indeed one of the most wonderful locations on the planet! The tropical paradise is one of the 7000 islands in the Philippines, and the island is sure to keep you entranced for life. It is indeed one of the most beautiful places ever seen what with those soft white beaches and blue […]

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Filipino cultural heritage

Making a Difference: Preserving Cultural Heritage

By Claire Algarme | October 24, 2017 | Category Asia, heritage, Luzon, Mindanao, Philippines, Visayas

This day that I’m putting out this article is United Nations Day. During this day, not only is the global organization commemorating its inception and honoring its mission to humanity, but it is also when schools let their students don national costumes from various countries. There are cultures that you can immediately identify by their […]

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AirAsia ASEAN50

AirAsia Low-Fare Flights for ASEAN’s 50th and new Manila-Iloilo route

By Claire Algarme | August 10, 2017 | Category Asia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Luzon, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Visayas

In celebration of ASEAN‘s 50th year since its founding, AirAsia is offering low fares to all destinations across its regional network. Learn more about the ASEAN or any of its member-countries. You can start by exploring Philippine destinations, such as Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, and Clark; or discover interesting attractions in Singapore (when you fly direct […]

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Newsies

7 things to watch out in Disney’s Newsies

By Claire Algarme | July 27, 2017 | Category Asia, events and promo, Luzon, Philippines

Globe LIVE and 9 Works Theatrical brings this hit Broadway musical to Manila! Looking for some fun in Metro Manila? Here’s something to dazzle you as Globe LIVE and 9 Works Theatrical gives you a memorable production of Disney’s Newsies. The musical is raking rave reviews and filling the Globe Iconic Store BHS Amphitheater with […]

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Nobu Hotel

First-time in Nobu Hotel, City of Dreams Manila

By Claire Algarme | February 13, 2017 | Category Asia, business travel, events and promo, Luzon, Philippines

City of Dreams. Three hotels, over 20 restaurants, a casino, spas, entertainment clubs, and meeting and events venues. I was fortunate to have been invited to Manila by Vivo,  maker of smart phones, and billeted me at Nobu Hotel in City of Dreams, the first Nobu Hotel in Asia. (READ: 5 Things to Look For […]

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Gift Giving to Bicol Residents and PGH Patients

By Claire Algarme | January 13, 2017 | Category Asia, events and promo, Luzon, Philippines, volunteerism

Catanduanes is one of the destinations in the Philippines that I have always wanted to visit, but they were recently ravaged by typhoon, along with other provinces in the Bicol region. For those living in these areas who lost their homes and belongings to Typhoon Nina and for the children at the Philippine General Hospital […]

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Vivo V5 launch

5 Things to Look For In A Smartphone for Travel Purposes

By Claire Algarme | November 29, 2016 | Category Asia, events and promo, Luzon, Philippines, World travel

For people who love to travel and want to preserve the memories of their trip, it is important to find the right gadget to bring along with. I used to carry with me a bulky DSLR camera, which can take up space and weight. Nowadays, a very efficient smartphone can do the trick, with less […]

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Lakawon Island

How To Have The Best DIY Travel in the Philippines

By Claire Algarme | October 31, 2016 | Category Asia, Luzon, Mindanao, Philippines, Visayas

Arranging a trip by yourself can be quite an interesting task, but with the proper preparation, it can be a whole lot of fun. It’s not just the actual journey itself that will make every travel episode enjoyable and gratifying, but it’s also the planning and putting all the pieces together that may generate the […]

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Claire Marie Algarme: After two decades of living in the Philippine capital, she moved back to her quiet hometown where she now focuses on honing her writing career. More on her profile at the "About Me" page. Click on the photo above to take you there. - Finalist, Thailand Medical Tourism Blog Contest, 2010 - Winner, Globe's #Wonderful Blog Contest, 2016 - Cast, Kerala Blog Express Season 4, 2017. For collaboration and sponsored content, contact her at claire@firsttimetravels.com.

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