Tag: firsttimetravel
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First-time in Camotes Islands
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After traveling last year to Siquijor once and to Cebu twice by bus, it seems that I’m getting a hang with traveling by land and crossing seas by barge as we once again embark to a trip to Camotes Islands. In hindsight, I went home all the way to Bacolod…
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Thrissur: Art, Heritage and Culture
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Cultural performances, heritage tours, and shadow puppet plays. Thrissur is the cultural hub of Kerala, India; our sixth destination during our Kerala Blog Express Season 4. After our Munnar adventures in the upland (READ: Munnar: Chilling in the Mountains), we went back for a day at Kochi before we headed…
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Thekkady and Kumily: A Blend of Wild and Spice
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A white blanket of fog covers the surroundings, like clouds floating over still, quiet waters. Filling the landscape are uneven and leafless black tree trunks protruding from the water, while great cormorants (one of the bird species found in the area) are perched on their branches. We made our way…
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Alappuzha: A Night In A Houseboat
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The calm waters along the canals that open to a lake, the lovely birds flying over us, the picturesque coconut trees and other greens that fill the landscape, and the smiles and waves from the people at the river banks as we sailed through. These are the scenes we saw…
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First-time in Kochi: My Intro To India
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Kochi, the city where I spent my first few days during the Kerala Blog Express Season 4, was my initiation to India. The movies that were set in this country and the stories I have heard of this place somehow provided me with a picture of what was to come,…
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A Joy To Fly With SilkAir
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Living in an archipelago of 7,107 islands can be quite daunting. Ever since I moved back to my province of Negros Occidental, flying out of the Philippines entailed one additional flight to an international airport, whether it is Manila, Cebu or another city. And for my Kerala Blog Express adventure,…
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First-time in Kerala, India, Known as God’s Own Country
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Kerala Blog Express Season 4, The Trip of A Lifetime, Kicks Off The past weeks, I was mostly on the road, riding a colorful bus that was shared with 28 other bloggers from across the globe, along with the organizers and crew behind this trip. This is the 4th season…
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15 Places to Visit in the Brunei-Muara District
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Bandar Seri Begawan or BSB, the capital of Brunei, is the main hub of this small wealthy nation. It is located in the Brunei-Muara District. Among the many capitals that I have visited, BSB is unique, because it has a laid back feel, where you get the luxury of time…
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Queen’s Day at Quay St, Wynyard Quarter and Queen St.
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How fortunate are we to witness the Queen’s birthday celebration in Auckland, New Zealand while we were still there. In fact, it was the day we were to fly out, but we still enjoyed the holiday as the rest of the Kiwis. The night before, my other co-winner Camille and…
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Mission Bay and Devonport: Where the City Meets the Sea
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Auckland is known as the City of Sails. Pictures of yachts and boats parked side by side are a common sight in this city. We spent some moment looking at them from the harbor and the wharf. They were lovely to watch from the parks overlooking Waitemoto Harbor, but they…
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Wonderful Trip to New Zealand
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Never had I imagined I would travel to the land known for kiwis, Maoris and the Lord of the Rings all for free. It was in November of 2015 when I received one of Nuffnang’s blast e-mail regarding Globe Telecom’s #Wonderful Blog Competition. They had an app I had to…
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Eat is Bacolod! Must-visit Restaurants in the City of Smiles
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Bacolod: the City of Smiles; the capital of the sugar bowl of the Philippine province of Negros Occidental. It offers many sweet delicacies and great eats. In this beautiful city on Negros Island, Bacolod holds smiling people, pastries, and delectable food. [UPDATE 2023: Some of the restaurants listed here have…
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Campuestohan: A Christmas Adventure in the Highlands of Talisay
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Yes, Christmas is for children. But sometimes, it is also the perfect excuse for the children at heart to have some fun. Campuestohan Highland Resort in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, was where our family decided to spend Christmas Day, turning the holiday into a fun-filled highland adventure. Our group included my grand…
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Baler, Aurora: Chasing Waves, History, and Adventure
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The first rays of sunlight slowly pierced the morning sky as our van climbed the winding roads toward Baler. Below us, a thick blanket of white clouds covered the villages, creating a dreamlike valley that seemed to stretch endlessly into the horizon. I wanted to capture the breathtaking view with my…
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MNL Boutique Hostel: A Backpacker’s Haven in Makati
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MNL Boutique Hostel is a backpacker’s haven in the Philippines that brings together fun and friendship into your travel equation. Backpacking in your own city — it’s not a new concept but it’s neither something that most people do. Recently, I tried being a backpacker in Makati, where I am…