First-time Travels

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Travel PAL and Fly to Auckland

It was a 12-hour flight from Manila to Auckland, New Zealand, including an hour of layover midway at Cairns, Australia. I’ve taken my window seat,[…]

Claire Algarme - 9 June 2016 - 3:29 pm

Wonderful Trip to New Zealand

Never had I imagined I would travel to the land known for kiwis, Maoris and the Lord of the Rings all for free. It was[…]

Claire Algarme - 9 March 2016 - 12:13 am

Earth Hour 2016: Dim The Lights, Light the Future

I love browsing photos of famous global landmarks in various websites. They look breathtaking in the morning and they even appear amazing at night. But[…]

Claire Algarme - 8 February 2016 - 11:30 pm

Getting Tips for an Auckland Adventure

I am set to travel to Auckland, New Zealand in the middle of this year. Who wouldn’t be excited for an Auckland adventure? I won[…]

Claire Algarme - 30 January 2016 - 10:45 pm

20 Travel-Related Books In My Shelf

It seems that my thirst for travel is not just limited to actually going out and exploring the world. It also extends to my other[…]

Claire Algarme - 21 April 2013 - 2:02 pm

“One Year Lived” free e-book

I get a lot of propositions in my First-time Travels e-mail every now and then. I read through them all and choose which best suits[…]