• Why build with Habitat for Humanity?

    When I was researching about my first solo trip back in 2006, I’ve come across several blogs and websites about volunteering. I got curious and clicked to read more about it, but instead of attaining enlightenment, I ended up even more curious. Why would people pay to work? Last February 19, thanks to Habitat for…

  • Seair starts Hong Kong flights

    Great news for those still without plans for the summer! Southeast Asian Airlines (Seair) is starting daily flights to Hong Kong and slashing up to 25% off their Singapore flights.

  • Lakbay Norte 2: Destination Pampanga and Bulacan

    Bacolor and Betis Church The Bacolor and Betis churches in Pampanga are two of the most well known and visited churches in the province. They are known for different reasons. Bacolor Church

  • Lakbay Norte 2: Destination Subic

    C’ Italian Dining C’ Italian’s Panizza Before leaving for Subic, we had a sumptuous Italian meal at C’ Italian Dining in Angeles. Chef Chris mans the kitchen, whipping up pasta sauces to match every craving and taste. The best seller though, was his original creation: the Panizza. Soft thin crust pizza that you top with…

  • Lakbay Norte 2: Destination Pinatubo and Angeles

    Pinatubo Crater Hiking to Pinatubo Though I’m not a fan of hiking and trekking, this is one trek I just couldn’t say no to. Mount Pinatubo has considerably calmed down since its last major hissy fit eruption in 1991. What was once the site of calamity is now a popular tourist destination, attracting outdoor enthusiasts…

  • Review: Crumpler Chinese New Year Limited Edition Rabbit Collection

    This is a paid advertorial. Oh, Crumpler. Where do I start? I’ll start by saying that I like being different. I avoid the popular brands because everybody has them. That’s why I ended up with a Victorinox backpack instead of The North Face that every backpacker has on their backs. My Five Million Dollar Home…

  • Who gets the basket of travel goodies?

    Before I announce the winner, I just want to thank everyone who joined and played along with this crazy contest. I know the questions can be pretty tough (specially the busker’s song), but I designed this contest to reward Just Wandering readers, not rabid contest joiners. If you’ve been reading the useless crap I’ve been…

  • Seair’s new Dornier 328

    Southeast Asian Airlines (Seair) welcomes another Dornier 328 aircraft to its current fleet. This aircraft will be utilized in the airline’s Manila-Basco route, as the northernmost province of the Philippines is fast becoming one of the tourism hotspot in the country. From left to right: SEAIR President Avelino Zapanta, SEAIR COO Patrick Tan, SEAIR guests…

  • Just Wandering’s travel essentials giveaway: into the homestretch

    Let’s make this short and sweet: the contest ends on January 30, 2011 at 11:59pm. Last few days to Google the hell out of my blog for the answers to the following questions: What is traditionally served for lunch among the Portuguese? In which book can you find this paragraph: “Tourists, of course, are always…

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