First-time Travels

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Batu Caves

First-time in Batu Caves: Climbing this Sacred Site

In my previous trips to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I spent more time in the central area. I never got the opportunity to visit Batu Caves,[…]

#makeITsafePH: No to Cyberbullying

Prevention is better than cure. Stop cyberbullying while in the early stages. Imagine this. Your friend posted something on social media. You commented, agreeing with[…]

Singapore

10 Things To See and Do in Singapore

Singapore is one of the popular destinations in Southeast Asia. This rich tiny nation-state is a hub where most flights make a stopover and many[…]

Gardens by the Bay

A Night at the Gardens by the Bay

When I visited Singapore in 2013, I have seen the Gardens by the Bay from afar. It has opened only over a year, but I[…]

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[…]

Jurong Bird Park

First-time in Jurong Bird Park

Having traveled to Singapore several times, I only had the opportunity to visit Jurong Bird Park during my last trip to this Southeast Asian city-state.[…]

Melaka, Malaysia

First-time in Melaka, Malaysia

“Selamat Datang/Welcome. Melaka World Heritage City. Declared by UNESCO on 7th July 2008.” These are the words I saw on a wall as we entered[…]

Haw Par Villa Singapore

First-time in Haw Par Villa Singapore: A Fantasy World

Colorful sculptures and scenes depicting Chinese folklore, mythology and life activities fill the 3.2-hectare area of the Haw Par Villa theme park in Singapore. The[…]

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[…]

Indonesia

First-time in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah: The Archipelago in a Park

Would you believe that in my seven months of living in Jakarta (READ: First-time in Jakarta and 10 Things to See in Jakarta) I haven’t[…]

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[…]

Rotary colors Day Care and Community Center in Bacolod

Coming from my previous article “Can You Make a Difference while Travelling?” you will read that one of the ways of making a difference while[…]

Can You Make a Difference while Travelling?

The feeling of travelling the world is a glorious one; a feeling of wonder and excitement and a thirst for adventure that simply can’t be[…]

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,[…]

Vivo

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[…]

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