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[…]
First-time in Water Camp
Thanks to the new Cavitex, getting to the historic town of Kawit, Cavite from Makati, the commercial business district of the capital, takes only less[…]
Helping Lek Save Her Elephants With One Click
Today, I found a wall post on my Facebook page from a friend who is now working in Thailand. I’ve known him as an elephant[…]
More fun pic: Calauit, Palawan
Calauit seemed to be a forgotten island. It had its share of fame during the Marcos administration when it was developed as an animal sanctuary.[…]
First-time at the Sky Garden
Not everyone knows where it is. It’s not a public place but some events do happen here. For those holding office at the Enterprise building[…]
First-time in the PyroMusical Competition
I have watched several fireworks display before — be it during the New Year celebrations, festivals, or the weekend mall attractions. Yet, the 2012 Philippine[…]
Villa on Top of the (Resorts) World
Resorts World Manila is that beautiful complex across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 that has a mall, a theater, hotels, condominiums, and a[…]
A Weekend in Cebu and CDO
It was a challenging weekend – three consecutive mornings spent in three different airports, in three different cities. This is the upside and the downside[…]
Traveling to help Rebuild Cagayan de Oro
In December 2011, amid the holiday frenzy, the Philippines was struck with a challenge when typhoon Sendong (international name: Washi) suddenly took everyone by surprise[…]
Your Story: 2 Day Jungle Trekking in Chiang Mai
By Matthew Nunn. I went to Chiang Mai more than a year ago and I like it to be featured again by another traveler. So[…]
Be a Blogger for Habitat Youth Build
I remember the time when I was called to a meeting for a big project to be initiated by young people. We just finished the[…]
It’s More Fun in the Philippines for a First-time Traveler
The Philippines’ tourism department recently launched the new campaign, “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” To this, I totally agree. There are 7,107 reasons why[…]
The MRT Itinerary in Metro Manila
A first-time tourist in Manila may enjoy going around the city by the traditional jeepney. But smog and traffic can probably make you think twice[…]
2011 Travel Highlights
While excitement at work kicked in pretty hard for me in 2011, it also hindered me to do a lot of exploring outside of my[…]
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[…]