First-time Travels

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Zamboanga del Norte

First-time in Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines

Zamboanga del Norte is in the island of Mindanao, the second largest island in the Philippines. And when one mentions Mindanao, tourists suddenly cringe and[…]

Cagayan de Oro City

First-time in Cagayan de Oro City

All of my trips to this southern Philippine city had always been for business. My first visit to Cagayan de Oro City, or CDO, as[…]

Davao City

First-time in Davao City

Davao City is a place where fruit and seafood are delightful treats. Geographically, it is the largest city in the Philippines, with its hills stretched[…]

First-time in Camiguin: The Island of Fire

Setting foot in Camiguin for the first time. I browsed through the internet and read everything I need to know about Camiguin. It wasn't a[…]