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Filling the Dark Hours – Seven Nighttime Travel Activities for the Solo, Sober Traveler

May 7, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Asia, Mexico, Sightseeing, Travel Tips by Jennifer Choban · 4 Comments »

I had done all the tasks I could think of, been to the internet café, caught up on my journal, lingered over dinner and chatted with other travelers while enjoying my two beers. Exhausted from the day’s sight-seeing, I was ready to relax. I crossed my fingers and prepared to look at my watch, hoping [...]

by Tiffany

The Greener Side of Jordan

Apr 23, 2012 at 11:50 am in Hiking, Trekking, Walking, Jordan, Sightseeing by Tiffany · 5 Comments »

Homesick? Not Exactly…
When you decide to live overseas for a long period of time it is amazing the things you realize you miss from home the most. Now besides my family and friends there is one significant ‘item’, I suppose you could call it, that I truly wish I could see every day.
So, what is [...]

by Jennifer Choban

What to do in New Orleans – City Getaways

Mar 30, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Cultural Experiences, Cultural Exploration, Sightseeing, USA by Jennifer Choban · Leave a Comment »

Street in the French Quarter by Chris Metcalf

Several co-workers and I were scheduled to attend a conference in New Orleans during the first week of September 2005. Little effort was made to hide the fact that we all felt more excited about seeing the city than attending the conference:
“We’ll have to skip out one night and go hear a New Orleans music [...]

by WYNNA

What to do in Cebu City, Philippines — City Getaways

at 8:58 am in Adventure Travel, Cultural Experiences, Philippines, Sightseeing by WYNNA · 2 Comments »

It’s been a year and I’m still living in the busy streets of Cebu City. And what better way to celebrate this occasion than to relive the things that I love in this big city.

So, first stop would be McDonald’s in Jones Avenue. I know this restaurant is already the most overrated fast food chain in the [...]

by Elmer Cruz

What to do in Hong Kong – City Getaways

Mar 26, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Cultural Experiences, Hong Kong, Sightseeing by Elmer Cruz · 3 Comments »

What to do in Hong Kong?! Are you crazy?! You can never run out of things to do in Hong Kong! It’s like going to China town with the experience multiplied 10 times! You can tell how exciting this trip was for me with all the exclamations at the end of the first 4 sentences.
I [...]

by loredana valles

The Sin City

Mar 24, 2012 at 2:33 pm in Adventure Travel, Cultural Exploration, Philippines, Sightseeing by loredana valles · Leave a Comment »

My family is originally from Manila, but after several years, we moved to Olongapo City. It is the best city I’ve ever lived in. Until now, even though my family left the place for almost 9 years ago, my memories of Olongapo still lingers. Aside from having lots of friends, the place itself has a [...]

by Tiffany

City Guide of Philadelphia, PA

Mar 21, 2012 at 6:27 pm in Adventure Travel, Destination Guides, Sightseeing, USA by Tiffany · 2 Comments »

The City of Brotherly Love as it is well known to be, Philadelphia, PA is a very lively and urban place to visit when you head on over to the U.S of A. I grew up a little less than an hour from this upbeat craziness that this city is filled up with, and whenever [...]

by Elmer Cruz

What To Do in Sydney – City Getaways

Mar 19, 2012 at 2:16 pm in Australia, Culinary, Sightseeing, Urban Adventures by Elmer Cruz · Leave a Comment »

It was not my first time to be a tourist in my own backyard. I’ve lived in Sydney, Australia for more than 12 years but got to appreciate it even more when I moved to the Philippines back in year 2000. Since then I’ve been visiting Sydney almost every other year and it still manages [...]

by EJ Juen Jr

What to do in Baguio City? – City Getaways

Mar 18, 2012 at 3:38 pm in Adventure Travel, Cultural Exploration, Philippines, Sightseeing by EJ Juen Jr · Leave a Comment »

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word Philippines?
You might think about great beaches, hospitable and friendly people, tropical country, near the Equator, hot, hot and hot during summer.
On average, the country’s temperature is around 29.5 °C (85.1 °F) to 34.2 °C (93.6 °F) in summertime and its [...]

by Jennifer Choban

A Large Canvas – Tips for Appreciating Mexican Muralism

Mar 16, 2012 at 12:58 pm in Cultural Exploration, Mexico, Sightseeing by Jennifer Choban · 4 Comments »

Fabulous beaches, pre-Columbian ruins, fresh guacamole… one can think of so many reasons to visit Mexico. Don’t forget the art. During the first half of the last century, Mexico enjoyed one of the most vibrant art scenes in the world. The legacy these artists left is in itself a compelling reason to go to Mexico. [...]