Tag: lonely planet

  • Farewell LP from a Blogsherpa

    For almost three years I have become part of Lonely Planet’s Blogsherpa Program, until recently when Lonely Planet has decided that the program has finally come to the end of the road. An e-mail that arrived in our inbox brought questions, more than answers, to us. Although we were saddened…

  • Three-hour drive to Baguio

    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 nearby towns. It is about six hours from Manila by private vehicle or non-stop bus, and can even exceed if one will ride the regular…

  • Travelers and their “Firsts”

    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 job. I couldn’t accommodate more submissions though because I have set a deadline. I hope you enjoy whatever I have compiled in this blog carnival…

  • First-time to walk in darkness

    First-time to walk in darkness

    Nothing can compare to my walk in pitch black darkness. Going back to Corregidor Island five months after visiting the island may not hold any novelty to it. But I guess this historical landmark never failed to amaze me. Our trip was something different. I was with several travel bloggers hosted…

  • First-time Travels of Travel Bloggers

    First-time Travels of Travel Bloggers

    The First-Time Travels of Lonely Planet Blogsherpas – Carnival #9 Jetsetters and seasoned travelers may be “experts on the road” but they also started out learning the ropes of traveling. They now have something to advice on the subject because they have a rich resource of firsthand travel experiences. Some…

  • Internet Connection for First-time Travelers

    Internet Connection for First-time Travelers

    The advent of technology has kept people on the go to be in touch with the rest of the world wherever they may be. It’s now an added bonus but it can also be a distraction to your journey. For first-time travelers wanting to be constantly connected, you will not…

  • World Travelers and Travel-bloggers Come Together In the Worldwide Web

    World Travelers and Travel-bloggers Come Together In the Worldwide Web

    Let me take a little bit of detour in my travel blog. When I first decided to be a traveler, I already had my sights fixed on world travel. I thought it would be best to take one little step at a time, visiting places within my own country, then…