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More fun pic: Anawangin, Zambales
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Anawangin is a favorite destination because of its pine tree-laden beach. It’s a three to four-hour ride to Zambales province but the road trip is worth it with the scenic view of Anawangin. Mountaineers and adventure-seekers also love to trek the mountain nearby and see the beautiful seascape below.
Mountaineers camp out at Anawangin's beach. Photo by Claire Algarme.
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More fun pic: Coron Bay
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The crystal clear waters, the limestone formations, the corals — they seem to paint Coron Bay into a picturesque paradise. Indeed, it is a paradise. Having been there, I would love to spend another week or more to savor every inch that Coron has to offer. More so, it is not crowded with tourists. It’s a tourist’s haven, yes, but not as saturated as other destinations. Look into the water. Wouldn’t you want to take a dive'
Photo by Claire Marie Algarme.
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More fun pic: Bais City, Negros Oriental
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Bais City’s sandbar and villas are the closest picture I get for my Maldives dream. On top of this, there’s also the dolphin watching at the bay. This picture is pure bliss. It was fun swimming on a giant pool like water with all the beauty of nature. And fresh air, too!
Photo by Claire Marie Algarme.
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Traveling to help Rebuild Cagayan de Oro
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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 as it caused severe flooding in the southern region of the country.
The cities that were heavily hit were Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental and Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities in Misamis Oriental.
The tent city where families temporarily live. By Claire Marie Algarme.
All my trips to Cagayan de Oro (CDO) were...
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More Fun Pic: Batanes' Rolling Hills
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I’ve shared so many travel stories, but I haven’t shared that much visuals. Apart from my first-time travel essays and my reviews (hotels, restaurants, etc.), I’m adding color to my site with my More Fun Pic series. This is to honor my country, the Philippines, and to be in line with our new tourism tagline of “It’s more fun in the Philippines!” I’m featuring photos from my travels all over the country with the hope that you, too, will visit it...
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2 Day Jungle Trekking in Chiang Mai
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A Guest Post 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 I’m putting this up in my blog.
Thailand as a country offers many diverse and varied activities for travellers, from the main stream well-trodden paths to off-the-beaten-track authentic travel.? Tour operators cater to this varied market, but the packages on offer can sometimes be misleading to the consumer, particularly if booked in Thailand. Popular...
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Be a Blogger for Habitat Youth Build
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I remember the time when I was called to a meeting for a big project to be initiated by young people. We just finished the Jimmy Carter Work Project in 1999 that garnered a huge number of volunteers and partners. We had to keep the excitement building…or?in building (homes). It was then when we hatched the idea of a Youth Build by Habitat for Humanity Philippines.
After several years and a few jobs after, I was back working for this organization and I was again tasked to handle the...
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It's More Fun in the Philippines for a First-time Traveler
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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 it is more fun to be in this part of the world than anywhere else. It’s even a lot more fun for a first-time traveler to see the wonders the Philippines has in store for its visitors. I’ll give you seven good reasons.
1. The People. Filipinos are a fun-loving bunch. We see a glimmer a hope in the...
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The MRT Itinerary around Metro Manila
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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 before loading the jeep. Getting around Manila with all its traffic jams, especially on rush hours, can sometimes become a bane. So why not try taking the route of its Metro Railway Transit (MRT) and enjoy what the stops can offer you'
The MRT operates along the stretch of Metro Manila's main highway, the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue or more popularly...
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2011 Travel Highlights
From First-time travels, 3 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
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 job description and work place. Despite the demands in my job, I was able to do a bit of traveling last year.
First off, I did two international travels ? one for leisure and another for business. It was a revisit to countries that have been in my ?gone to' list. Nevertheless, there were new adventures with the comfort of familiarity.
I never thought I'd be able to remember...
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