Travel to Change
My friends and I were touring Bohol, visiting the famous Chocolate Hills, Lobok River, and the Tarsier Sanctuary. We were wide-eyed as we took in[…]
Internet Connection for First-time Travelers
The advent of technology has kept people on the go to be in touch with the rest of the world wherever they may be. It’s[…]
First-time in Meilong Holiday Inn Express
Shanghai, being a metropolitan city, is not always a cheap place to visit. If you know how to strike a bargain, then you’d probably hit[…]
First-time in Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Spa
My trip this year to Cebu, particularly to Mactan, brought back memories of a luxurious stay I did three years back in another resort within[…]
First-time in Kainan sa Dalampasigan
It was dark when we arrived in Nasugbu, Batangas. There were no traffic at the expressway or at the tourist destination Tagaytay, where we passed[…]
First-time in Central Azucarera Don Pedro, Nasugbu
This was the third weekend that I was getting out of the capital, Manila. This time we were to hold a workshop in the province[…]
First-time in Danao, Cebu: work and vacation in one
There I was again traveling alone. It usually happens whenever I travel for business wherein I would be left to my own devices. Having been[…]
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[…]
First-time in Tune Hotels near the Kuala Lumpur Airport
When I thought of Kuala Lumpur, what instantly entered my mind was the Petronas Tower, Malaysia’s poster image. Because of its prestige, I envisioned KL[…]
First-time in Hilton San Francisco, California
When it comes to hotel chains, the name Hilton is not unfamiliar to tourists. Not only because it’s a nice family name but also due[…]
NCVS 2009 with Michelle Obama and some Hollywood stars
Forty-five hundred people. Thirty-something new friends. A grand opening session. This has been the biggest conference I have attended so far. This was the National[…]
First-time in San Francisco, California
It was my first time in San Francisco, California. In fact, it was my first time in the US. On a bigger scale, it was[…]
First-time in Bangkok: Beyond the Exotic Veil
As dawn breaks over the sprawling cityscape, Bangkok emerges from the shadows, unveiling a mesmerizing blend of modernity and tradition. With the Chao Phraya River[…]
First-time in Jakarta: A Dynamic Megacity of Southeast Asia
“Selamat datang.” Welcome to Jakarta, the vibrant and bustling capital city of Indonesia! Situated on the northwest coast of the island of Java, Jakarta is[…]
First-time in Borobudur, Yogyakarta: Scaling its Mystical Beauty
Right in the heart of Indonesia, amidst the lush landscapes of Central Java, stands a magnificent testament to ancient craftsmanship and spiritual devotion. Borobudur, a[…]