First-time in Kusina Salud through the Viaje del Sol
Getting out of the capital of the Philippines, Manila, to nearby cities and towns is not an uncommon occurrence among the urban dwellers. With friends[…]
First-time in Guangzhou RiverSide Youth Hostel (Jiangpan)
I’ve never experienced hosteling until I went to Guangzhou, a city in the southern part of China. I thought it would just be another small[…]
First-time in Calauit Island: A Sanctuary for Animals
As Alex the lion, Melman the giraffe, Marty the zebra, and Gloria the hippo escaped to Madagascar and to Africa, we also had a little[…]
First-time in Coron: A Paradise in the Philippines
Coron is one of the must-see places in my list of destinations within my home country, the Philippines. Together with Busuanga, Culion, and several islands,[…]
First-time in Los Angeles, California
“LA is great big freeway…” so the song goes. And big freeways, indeed, fill the Los Angeles landscape. Next to rows of palm trees, of[…]
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 Sentosa: The Island Escape of Singapore
Sentosa is an island in Singapore that has been home to the tiny state’s major recreation spots. The once fishing village island was formerly known[…]
First-time to volunteer vacation in Oriental Mindoro
The eastern side of the Mindoro Island—Oriental Mindoro—is known for the white sand beach at Puerto Galera. Apart from Boracay, it is one of the[…]
First-time in Shenzhen: Exploring the Wonders of the World
In Shenzhen, a bustling metropolis, I embarked on a transformative journey that revealed the world’s wonders within one city. It was an extraordinary voyage where[…]
First-time in Anawangin: A Coastal Wonderland
More and more Filipino and foreign tourists are finding themselves on the road towards the exquisite beach called Anawangin. A hidden gem in the province[…]
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 Macau: Exploring its Enchanting Charms
Macau is a fusion of the East and West. There are Chinese influences everywhere as evidenced in its temples and the Chinese features of the[…]
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 Singapore: the Magic of the Lion City
Found at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore emerges as a captivating city-state that defies expectations. This modern metropolis is a harmonious tapestry[…]