Financial Freedom: will it make you see the world?

We work hard to earn a lot in order to gain financial freedom. For some, financial freedom is the ability to spend whatever one wants and live the lifestyle he yearns. Others look at it as the opportunity to support their loved ones without worrying much of the future. There are still others who deem …

5 Ways to Enjoy a Premier Cinema Experience

There are times when you want to go out and explore, whether it’s just within your own locality or somewhere else. There are also times when you just want to have a slow time where you can just sit back and relax. In Bacolod City, I found a new place to unwind — the CityMall …

5 Ways to Take a Breather from the Holiday Shopping Frenzy

Christmas is definitely in the air and the shopping frenzy is present in markets and malls. Whether you are in your hometown or in another place traveling, buying a lot of things for you and your loved ones is a fun thing to do. However, there are some things you have to bear in mind …

10 Reasons to Settle in Bacolod City

I have written before why retirees, balikbayans and expats consider Negros Occidental as a place to settle and enjoy life in my blog post 10 Reasons to Acquire Real Estate and Settle in Negros Occidental. While the laidback ambiance of the province is an ideal attraction for those who are planning to migrate, its busiest …

10 things you must know about Dubai before your first trip

With its skyline of modern skyscrapers, large shopping malls, luxury hotels, and entertainment options, Dubai has become one of the preferred international destinations for tourists, particularly Indians. The number of Indians visiting Dubai has only grown in the last few years. And even for Filipinos because there are a lot of our kababayans or fellow Filipinos who …

Vivo Bacolod launch

Vivo V7 as your fave travel buddy

So, Vivo invited me again to another event. This time, the launch event was held in my own city, Bacolod City, Philippines. The new boy group of TV Network ABS-CBN and Vivo brand influencer, Boy Band PH, composed of Joao Constancia, Niel Murillo, Tristan Ramirez, Russell Reyes, and Ford Valencia delighted the Bacolodnons with their performances. Although …

First-time Travels blog giveaway

Blog Giveaway: Travel Mementos Up for Grab

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 …

AirAsia Blog Giveaway

Win a Free Flight with this Iloilo-Manila-Iloilo Giveaway

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 …

Bon Appetit buffet

Bon Appétit: A European Culinary Journey

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 …

Bike2Globe

Bike2Globe: Cycle Your Way to Sustainable Environment

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 …

Newsies

7 things to watch out in Disney’s Newsies

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 …

AirAsia hot meals

AirAsia Introduces New Offerings with Santan menu and MyCorporate

AirAsia unveils the new Santan inflight menu and launches the MyCorporate for business travelers AirAsia, the largest and leading low-cost carrier in Asia based on the number of passengers carried, has an extensive network that spans to over 120 destinations. As the nine-time World’s Best Low-Cost Airline named at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards …

Cebu

Globe Wonderful Cebu Trip to Temples and Terraces

Our recent trip to Cebu with Globe (READ: Global Filipino School program in Cebu) brought us to many interesting tourist spots in Cebu that I have not frequented every time I am in this city. It afforded me with an opportunity to revisit attractions I have been to during my childhood or altogether have the …

Global Filipino school program

Global Filipino School program in Cebu

In a span of seven months, I have traveled to Cebu for four times already and this time, it’s for a good cause. I have always enjoyed going to places and seeing good things unfold before me. Globe Telecom invited my fellow bloggers and journalists from Bacolod and Iloilo to witness the implementation of its …

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Philippine interconnectivity with Palau and Guam

There’s good news for Palau and Guam! And this is good news even for travelers heading to these places, too. There is  a recent development in terms of interconnectivity with Southeast Asia and the US that will create milestones on the services and communities of Palau and Guam. Things will get busier in Palau this …