Jocelyn Dimaculangan

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The Museum of Underwater Art gets around 5,000 visitors a year.

Scuba diving and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

As much as possible, wear reef-safe sunblock when you scuba dive or snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef. If we want the next generation to be able to enjoy the…

30 July 20254 MIN READ

Jacques helped the author who got stranded in Reims.

Stranded in France’s Champagne region

Contrary to stereotypes about the French people, they went out of their way to assist us and made sure that we felt safe and secure in this foreign land.

6 April 20254 MIN READ

Matt Damon stood at this very spot when he shot the Hollywood film The Martian.

Visiting Mars on Earth: Jordan’s Wadi Rum Desert

Jordan is a land of enduring mysteries and its otherworldly landscape, with its Martian-like terrain, holds an unspoken beauty that captivates the soul.

16 March 20253 MIN READ

The author wears an abaya while her companions wear galabeyas which are traditional flowing tunics.

Discovering the magic of Egypt’s timeless wonders

Whether it’s sipping mint tea while watching the world go by or exploring the ancient wonders that tell stories of a civilization long gone, Egypt is a place…

14 December 20243 MIN READ

A large screen at the Hotel de Ville provided a communal space for those eager to witness the opening ceremony.

From Parisian lights to Olympic heights: The Paris 2024 experience

Parisian balconies along the River Seine became perches of celebration. Residents spilled out to witness the spectacle, some dancing with abandon to the music…

25 August 20243 MIN READ

Replicas, such as this New York Stock Exchange bell, can be seen at RiseNY. | PHOTOGRAPHS BY Jocelyn Dimaculangan FOR THE DAILY TRIBUNE

Seeing New York from a fresh perspective

As the ship MV Skyline Princess returned to the dock, it brought back not just passengers but vivid memories made in the glow of the dazzling New Year’s Eve…

28 January 20243 MIN READ