Tips When Swimming With Whale Sharks
“Look down!” our guide shouted. There he was, in all his splendor and beauty, with his white spots that marked him distinctly as a whale[…]
Traveling to help Rebuild Cagayan de Oro
In December 2011, amid the holiday frenzy, the Philippines was struck with a challenge when typhoon Sendong (international name: Washi) suddenly took everyone by surprise[…]
Your Story: 2 Day Jungle Trekking in Chiang Mai
By Matthew Nunn. I went to Chiang Mai more than a year ago and I like it to be featured again by another traveler. So[…]
It’s More Fun in the Philippines for a First-time Traveler
The Philippines’ tourism department recently launched the new campaign, “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” To this, I totally agree. There are 7,107 reasons why[…]
The MRT Itinerary in Metro Manila
A first-time tourist in Manila may enjoy going around the city by the traditional jeepney. But smog and traffic can probably make you think twice[…]
2011 Travel Highlights
While excitement at work kicked in pretty hard for me in 2011, it also hindered me to do a lot of exploring outside of my[…]
First-time in Kanlaon
Mt. Kanlaon is shrouded in mystery. I grew up hearing tales of hermits, fairies and other enchantments that happen around the tallest peak in the[…]
My Comfy and Suite Stays in Bangkok
I was recently back in Bangkok for the Asia-Pacific Leadership Conference of various Habitat for Humanity offices in the region. Yes, it’s back to business[…]
Shopping in Bangkok
Bangkok is the first city outside my own country that I have ever visited. Now, it’s the most-visited city for me. Although shopping is not[…]
First-time in Chiang Mai’s markets
I was in the plane this morning en route to Bangkok, Thailand. The people at the other side of my aisle were chatting, asking questions[…]
First-time Religious Visits in KL
It was Holy Thursday and families in the Philippines were trooping to the churches to witness the reenactment of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. Since[…]
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[…]
First-time in a Fam Trip
It has been months since I’ve been to a familiarization trip or a fam trip. I was chosen as one of the 12 finalists of[…]
First-time in Langkawi, Malaysia
The Adventure It was past 10:00 pm and we just had finished our meal at Marry Brown, inside Kuala Lumpur’s Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT).[…]
Unique, varied observance of Holy Week in the Philippines
Below is a News Release of the Philippine Department of Tourism. Lent in the Philippines is usually observed through weekly fastings and abstinence, penitence as well[…]