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[…]
First-time in Kanlaon
Mt. Kanlaon is shrouded in mystery. I grew up hearing tales of hermits, fairies and other enchantments that happen around the tallest peak in the[…]
My Comfy and Suite Stays in Bangkok
I was recently back in Bangkok for the Asia-Pacific Leadership Conference of various Habitat for Humanity offices in the region. Yes, it’s back to business[…]
Shopping in Bangkok
Bangkok is the first city outside my own country that I have ever visited. Now, it’s the most-visited city for me. Although shopping is not[…]
First-time in Chiang Mai’s markets
I was in the plane this morning en route to Bangkok, Thailand. The people at the other side of my aisle were chatting, asking questions[…]
First time in Casablanca
It’s neither the one in Morocco nor the hotel in New York. It’s not even the movie. It’s the private resort along the National Highway[…]
First-time Religious Visits in KL
It was Holy Thursday and families in the Philippines were trooping to the churches to witness the reenactment of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. Since[…]
Travelers and their “Firsts”
It has taken me a few more days to put this together due to some late submissions and my increased work load in my day[…]