One of the perks of attending a TBEX (Travel Blogger Exchange) conference are the pre and post conference tours and media trips offered to conference attendees. This was how I found myself face to face with a significant episode in the history of the Philippines, as well as a glimpse of the past through the […]
Puerto Princesa, the Jewel of Palawan
Island airports tend to look very similar to one another, yet as I stepped just outside of the Puerto Princesa International Airport baggage claim I was struck. The air hit me with a wave of familiarity that immediately brought tears to my eyes. And a chill up my spine. I know that may sound beyond […]
Shangri-La at the Fort: Hospitality from the Heart
At a glance the Shangri-La at the Fort barely hints at the degree of opulence available to their luxury seeking guests. An impressive glass chandelier splashing light across the massive lobby, the hushed tones of the well mannered, and impeccably dressed staff are generally expected at 5-star luxury accommodations. My weekend splurge at the Shangri-La […]