Eco-journeys and Environmental Education
It was the right call at the right time. A former colleague from the development industry gave me a ring one morning. “Claire, I’m in[…]
My 5 best first-time travel experiences
Travel brings a world of joys and delights, igniting a sense of adventure and opening doors to new experiences. It is a catalyst for personal[…]
More fun pic: Calauit, Palawan
Calauit seemed to be a forgotten island. It had its share of fame during the Marcos administration when it was developed as an animal sanctuary.[…]
A First-time Traveler’s 3 Best Kept Secret Islands
I have three best kept secret islands found in my country, the Philippines, but I’m letting these out of the bag. With more and more[…]
First-time in Black Island
Nothing prepared me for the surprise I’d find in my first-time at Black Island. Part of our Calauit tour in Palawan was some stopovers at[…]
Highlight of 2009: My first-time travels
Watching travelers in an airport coffee shop while waiting for my flight, I couldn’t help but wonder what 2010 has for me when it comes[…]
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[…]
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,[…]
First-time in Puerto Princesa: Unveiling this Philippine Paradise
I have always been interested in Palawan. Since my childhood days, I’ve been hearing beautiful stories of the paradise on this side of the Philippines.[…]