To Donsol and Back
There’s something about Donsol that wants you to come back. So, after seven years of taking pleasure on its natural attractions, I’m back with a[…]
First-time in Vitton Beach Resort
After a gruelling 18 hours on the road, including several stops for breakfast, sightseeing, shopping, and lunch, arriving at Vitton Beach Resort was a welcome[…]
Twinkling Trees, Enchanting Fireflies
A romance to remember. Tiny bits of light glitter in a synchronized manner as if a Christmas song is played in the background. But these[…]
Tips When Swimming With Whale Sharks
“Look down!” our guide shouted. There he was, in all his splendor and beauty, with his white spots that marked him distinctly as a whale[…]
Three-hour drive to Baguio
Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines and located in the mountainous region in the north, is a favorite destination of residents of Manila and[…]
First-time in Silk Street Mall, Beijing
Silk Street Mall is neither your ordinary street nor your usual mall. It was something I’d find anywhere in the Philippines. Yet, tourists, especially those[…]
First-time in Zhao Yuan Ju Hotel
It was like some secret waiting to be discovered, Zao Yuan Ju Hotel, or Hutong Inn, is located in the narrow hutong of Zhang Wang, surrounded[…]
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 the Shanghai World Expo 2010
As we touched down at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, everything was World Expo mode. Even the expressways had special directional signs to the expo[…]
First-time in Shanghai
If you want to see the more modern face of China, Shanghai is the place to be. Everything seems to be on a rush in[…]
First-time in Beijing Outer Rings and Beyond
The morning was gray and gloomy with the drizzling rain seem to be stopping our great adventure to the outskirts of Beijing. We were to[…]
First-time in the Forbidden City and other Beijing Sights
For someone visiting an important nation like China, it is a must to make a stop in its most essential city, its capital, Beijing. Although[…]
First-time in Xi’an
China is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Xi’an is one of the early capitals of this great nation for several dynasties. The[…]
Encounters in China
One of the good things I enjoy in traveling is meeting new people along the way. May they be local residents or fellow travelers on[…]
First-time to Tour Corregidor Island
It’s the 4th of July. As much as it is part of American history, it extends to the shores of the Philippine islands. Yesterday, July[…]