First-time Travels

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Calauit, Palawan

First-time in Calauit Island: A Sanctuary for Animals

As Alex the lion, Melman the giraffe, Marty the zebra, and Gloria the hippo escaped to Madagascar and to Africa, we also had a little[…]

Coron, Palawan

First-time in Coron: A Paradise in the Philippines

Coron is one of the must-see places in my list of destinations within my home country, the Philippines. Together with Busuanga, Culion, and several islands,[…]

Tagaytay City

First-time in Tagaytay: A City by the Volcano Lake

This weekend I went to Tagaytay. I frequent Tagaytay a lot that I have lost count how many times I have returned since the first[…]

Antipolo City

First-time in Antipolo, Rizal

Antipolo is one of the cities in Rizal, a nearby province from the Philippine capital, Manila.  Situated in the hilly part of the province, it[…]

Mayon Volcano

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[…]

Mindoro

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[…]