First-time featured in SITS
Welcome SITSahs! It is not everyday that I travel. It is not also everyday that I get featured in SITS. My SITSahs are those that[…]
For first-timers in Makati
I was a kid when I first stepped into the urban jungle of Makati. At that time, I gazed at the towering buildings that loomed[…]
First-time in Vigan, Ilocos Sur
I was browsing through the internet about Philippine sights and came upon a section about Vigan, known for its old houses. I became nostalgic of[…]
First-time in Zhao Yuan Ju Hotel
It was like some secret waiting to be discovered, Zao Yuan Ju Hotel, or Hutong Inn, is located in the narrow hutong of Zhang Wang, surrounded[…]
First-time in Meilong Holiday Inn Express
Shanghai, being a metropolitan city, is not always a cheap place to visit. If you know how to strike a bargain, then you’d probably hit[…]
First-time in the Shanghai World Expo 2010
As we touched down at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, everything was World Expo mode. Even the expressways had special directional signs to the expo[…]
First-time in Shanghai
If you want to see the more modern face of China, Shanghai is the place to be. Everything seems to be on a rush in[…]
First-time in Beijing Outer Rings and Beyond
The morning was gray and gloomy with the drizzling rain seem to be stopping our great adventure to the outskirts of Beijing. We were to[…]
First-time in the Forbidden City and other Beijing Sights
For someone visiting an important nation like China, it is a must to make a stop in its most essential city, its capital, Beijing. Although[…]
First-time in Xi’an
China is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Xi’an is one of the early capitals of this great nation for several dynasties. The[…]
Encounters in China
One of the good things I enjoy in traveling is meeting new people along the way. May they be local residents or fellow travelers on[…]
First-time at the foot of Mt. Halcon
I have visited the town of San Teodoro in Oriental Mindoro several times. But I have not ventured anywhere near the foot of Mt. Halcon,[…]
First-time to Tour Corregidor Island
It’s the 4th of July. As much as it is part of American history, it extends to the shores of the Philippine islands. Yesterday, July[…]
First-time in Lantau Island
My uncle arrived last night from Hong Kong. It was almost midnight, and though I wanted to exchange notes with him about his trip, I[…]
First-time it happened: a trip I almost never made
The Lonely Planet blogsherpa’s blog carnival #4 has finally come. Hosted by GingerBeirut, our theme this time is Rubber Stamp or anything pertaining to “bizarre[…]