The countdown has begun and in just a few days, the calendar will turn a new leaf, the world will celebrate the holidays (we celebrate both Christmas and New Year in the Philippines) and the world will welcome the year 2018. Allow me to highlight this occasion with a BLOG GIVEAWAY of my travel mementos …
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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The MassKara Festival of Bacolod: City of Southeast Asia The MassKara Festival 2017 theme focuses on “Bacolod: City of Southeast Asia,” which highlights the local culture as part of the larger ASEAN heritage as well as a look to the future towards a stronger ASEAN integration. It is understandable why this is the theme for …
Bacolod is seeing the rise of a new hotel in its locality. With the promising financial development in Western Visayas, Seda hotels, homegrown brand of AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts, is opening its 7th property in the Philippines in the City of Smiles — Seda Capitol Central. Business travelers will have something new to look forward …
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Scenezoned, a video series online that features eight famous personalities taking a meaningful journey to finest destinations in the Philippines, is gearing for a new round of adventures as Globe presents its season two. The second season will follow the trails of celebrity Solenn Heusaff, LA Aguinaldo, and model and TV personality Tommy Esguerra, who …
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After roaming the whole Guimaras Island in the Western Visayas part of the Philippines (READ: 10 Tourist Attractions in Guimaras Island), it was time to go to the seas and see some of the smaller islands in the province. As part of our stay in the Nature’s Eye Resort, we headed towards the Taklong Island …
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Win a free AirAsia Iloilo-Manila-Iloilo Ticket ticket with this simple giveaway. Simply follow this blog’s mechanics: Like AirAsia Philippines and First-time Travels Facebook accounts. Like the Ilo-Mla-Ilo Giveaway post on First-time Travels Facebook page. Share this post on Facebook using the hashtags #AirAsiainIloilo and #AirAsiaxFirstTimeTravels. Make sure your post is public. Comment on Ilo-Mla-Ilo Giveaway …
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My dream of going around Europe is still a dream, which I hope to achieve soon. But for now, I sated myself with the gustatory delights from five European countries: France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. L’Fisher Hotel Bacolod, which is celebrating its 27th Anniversary this September, started the month with a bang through the …
With a total area of 604.57 square kilometers only, Guimaras is considered as one of the smallest island-provinces in the 7,000 plus islands in the Philippines . It is located in the Western Visayas Region, just across Negros Island and very near to Panay Island, particularly to Iloilo. Apart from the main island of Guimaras, …
Going offline and on-nature is something we often need every now and then. Taking a breather, not just from the daily grind and traffic but also from the social media noise, and going back to basics can be — well, a breath of fresh air — at this day and age. Thus, it was a …
With the alarming effects of climate change and pollution on our ecosystem, it is but apt that we practice activities that can reduce carbon footprint, especially with the way we travel. If we can find an option that is more beneficial or that can lessen the ill-effects to our environment, it is about time that …
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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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On August 8, 1967, five countries banded together to form the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). These are Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines. Now, the ASEAN marks its 50th year and it has grown into 10 countries, which now includes Brunei, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam. I realized that I have visited all …
Fogo is a Portuguese word that means “fire”. And there’s a restaurant that’s been setting fire in Bacolod’s food scene. Not only because it bears the name Fogo but also because it has Latin American cuisine on its menu. And with Bacolod City being known as one of the places where you can enjoy an …
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 …