First-time in San Francisco, California
It was my first time in San Francisco, California. In fact, it was my first time in the US. On a bigger scale, it was[…]
First-time in Davao City
Davao City is a place where fruit and seafood are delightful treats. Geographically, it is the largest city in the Philippines, with its hills stretched[…]
First-time in Albay: A Volcanic Wonderland
Albay is not your usual tourist destination. Located at the Bicol peninsula, about 460 km or 287 miles south of capital Manila, there are so[…]
First-time in Sentosa: The Island Escape of Singapore
Sentosa is an island in Singapore that has been home to the tiny state’s major recreation spots. The once fishing village island was formerly known[…]
First-time in Cebu City: The Queen City of the Philippines
With a stroke of imagination and a palette of vibrant words, let me paint for you the sprawling canvas of Cebu City. Imagine a tapestry[…]
First-time to volunteer vacation in Oriental Mindoro
The eastern side of the Mindoro Island—Oriental Mindoro—is known for the white sand beach at Puerto Galera. Apart from Boracay, it is one of the[…]
Bacolod City: A Vibrant Destination for Food and Festivals
As you step into Bacolod City, a wondrous realm unfolds before your eyes. It is a place where happiness swirls in graceful pirouettes, emanating from[…]
First-time in Chiang Mai: A Unique Songkran Adventure
Our clothes clung to our skin, drenched from head to toe, as if we had just emerged from a monsoon downpour. The atmosphere crackled with[…]
First-time in Phnom Penh: A City of Contrasts and Charms
The little town of Siem Reap was filled with foreigners wanting to see Angkor Wat. Despite the incursion of travelers, it was still a small[…]
First-time in Angkor Archaeological Park: Kingdom of Lost Temples
As the first rays of the sun peeked over the horizon, casting a golden glow upon the sprawling landscape, I stood in awe at the[…]
First-time in Siem Reap: An Expedition into Cambodia’s Jewel
Coming from Kuala Lumpur and flying early morning to Siem Reap, the anticipation in the air was palpable. Flying over Tonle Sap Lake, the small[…]
First-time in Kuala Lumpur: Exploring the Vibrant Heart of Malaysia
As the airplane descends, my heart quickens with anticipation. The sprawling cityscape of Kuala Lumpur, or KL as others would want to shorten it, is[…]
Prelude to Malaysia-Cambodia-Vietnam visits
Years ago, after my return to the Philippines from a seven-month stay in Indonesia, I gifted myself with a Southeast Asian Travel Guide. It was[…]
First-time in Bangkok: Beyond the Exotic Veil
As dawn breaks over the sprawling cityscape, Bangkok emerges from the shadows, unveiling a mesmerizing blend of modernity and tradition. With the Chao Phraya River[…]
First-time in Macau: Exploring its Enchanting Charms
Macau is a fusion of the East and West. There are Chinese influences everywhere as evidenced in its temples and the Chinese features of the[…]