Planning my Seoul Trip
The Gangnam Style, Korean soap operas and the K-Pop have invaded my TV screens, bringing my curiosity on South Korea to a higher level. Excitement is rushing through[…]
Farewell LP from a Blogsherpa
For almost three years I have become part of Lonely Planet’s Blogsherpa Program, until recently when Lonely Planet has decided that the program has finally[…]
A Peek into Manila Hotel’s Suite Life
One hundred years seem to be a pretty long time. When you enter the grand lobby of the Manila Hotel, it gives you a feeling[…]
Your Story: First-Time Travel to Morocco
By: Thomas Hollowell Located on the northern tip of the Sahara, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, Morocco is an easy ferry ride from Spain, and frequent[…]
First Solo Trip to Vigan
A Facebook post from a fellow traveler caught my eye and piqued my interest. There was an international conference on cultural tourism that will take[…]
Your Story: My first time in Argentina
Everything in one place by Jerrard Doran The 8th biggest country in the world. A country spanning seven different climactic zones. From the lowest point[…]
The Nutcracker at the Manila Hotel
Giant Nutcracker soldiers filing at the sides, wreaths hanging on the wall, candy canes set on table centerpieces – all these now fill the grandoise lobby of the Manila Hotel, bringing[…]
First-time in Kamana Sanctuary
The photo of their Casitas was enough for me to agree to a weekend getaway during the long holiday in observance of All Saints Day[…]
Free Freedom Island
…from trash and other ecological threats. Freedom. Such a powerful word, and something that is close to a traveler’s heart. For instance, I relate traveling to[…]
Dinner Cruise at Manila Bay
Fascinating. This is how I describe our dinner cruise adventure at the Manila Bay. Onboard Prestige Cruises, my friends and I (we were about 20)[…]
Travel Survival through Language
It was midnight. My friend and I found ourselves at a bus station in Kuala Lumpur. We missed our flight to Langkawi so we opted[…]
First-time in Sarangani
What’s good about business trips is that you get the chance to visit places at short notice. The downside is that you spend most of[…]
First-time in Star City
Colorful shapes, fun games, and guiltless pleasures – this is the magic of childhood. And so I found my feet leading me to Star City,[…]
First-time to Use a FlyGrip
I excitedly opened a package that came on my door step a few days ago. My sample of the latest FlyGrip has arrived! If I’m[…]
Tagaytay: the City I Love
Tagaytay is a city like no other. No neon lights but only the stars in the sky. No towering skyscrapers but only houses on the[…]