Borobudur, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

First-time in Borobudur, Yogyakarta: Scaling its Mystical Beauty

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, business travel, IndonesiaPosted on 2 Comments

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 UNESCO World Heritage site, is a remarkable Buddhist temple complex that captivates visitors with its grandeur and cultural significance. As you approach this architectural masterpiece, you are transported back in …

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Puerto Princesa Palawan

First-time in Puerto Princesa: Unveiling this Philippine Paradise

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, Luzon, Philippines, women travelPosted on 5 Comments

I have always been interested in Palawan. Since my childhood days, I’ve been hearing beautiful stories of the paradise on this side of the Philippines. When the opportunity came for me to visit their provincial capital, Puerto Princesa, I jumped at it and found myself hungering for more of Palawan. If Palawan is a movie, …

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Guangzhou

First-time in Guangzhou: Exploring China’s Southern Gem

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, China, women travelPosted on One Comment

While the neighboring autonomous regions of Hong Kong and Macau enjoy a great influx of tourists, South China’s Guangzhou and Shenzhen wouldn’t want to be left behind with what both cities can offer.  When one thinks of China, one would instantly associate it with Beijing (Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Olympics 2008), Shanghai (ShanghaiTower), …

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Bais City

First-time in Negros Oriental: A Paradise in the Philippines

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, Philippines, Visayas, women travelPosted on 5 Comments

To tourists and travelers, Negros Oriental is the eastern part of the two-province-one-island Negros, which is located in the Visayas area of the Philippines. To me, it’s the other side of the island where I was born. Dumaguete City, its capital, has played an important role in my teenage years and after 15 years of …

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Bohol

First-time in Bohol: The Land of Tarsiers and Chocolate Hills

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, Philippines, Visayas, women travelPosted on 4 Comments

Bohol has so many things to offer. It is not as crowded as the beaches of Boracay and there are so many things to see in this lovely island. Many times, it is overshadowed by its neighbor Cebu, or the Queen of the South, where the country’s second largest city is found. But Bohol in …

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First-time in Camiguin: The Island of Fire

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, Mindanao, Philippines, women travelPosted on 7 Comments

Setting foot in Camiguin for the first time. I browsed through the internet and read everything I need to know about Camiguin. It wasn’t a comfortable travel but the destination was a haven of solitude and peace. Here’s what I found about Camiguin when I first visited the place.