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Who would ever thought that a world-calss wakeboarding facility exists in Bicolandia? Wakeboarding, as definined in wikipedia, as a surface water sport which involves riding the wake of a speed boat on a single board. It was developed from a combination of water skiing, snow boarding and surfing techniques. Some people believe that wakeboarding is [...]
Oh my God, if one commenter (thanks Lia!) didn’t mention this place in my previous butanding encounter post, I wouldn’t have found out about this place: Halea Island Retreat and Nature Park. HALEA ISLAND RETREAT AND NATURE PARK San Miguel Island, Monreal, Masbate Philippines Contact: Carlo de Leon Telephone: +632 725 7628 Mobile: +63917 844 [...]
Finally, I’ve seen the gentle giants (in fact our group has seen 12!!!) of Donsol, Sorsogon – in the flesh ladies and gentlemen. Yes, we’ve been to Donsol last Monday (April 30) – a 2-hour drive from where I live (Payawin, Gubat, Sorsogon) but I otherwise wouldn’t have been to if my friends from Sta. [...]
[click photo to enlarge] People always asked me where is the nicest, best beach to go to in my hometown. There is actually one and best: Rizal Beach in Brgy Rizal, Gubat, Sorsogon. Facing the Pacific Ocean, this place isn’t as developed as one might think, which is actually good in some way. Although resorts [...]
Summer is here and with the weather heating up, it would be perfect cooling down with some fun in the water. Up north at Bonuan, Pangasinan we’ll find the Leisure Coast Resort which is perfect place to cool down for summer. Leisure Coast has three slides (all three-storey high), a wave pool, nice water-playground for [...]
When I went there, it was not the perfect season for vacation people but there are a lot of people that went to the 10th largest island in this side of the planet: Bohol. It was Day 2 of our Bohol vacation and my team mates are preparing for the day with the sea. Dol-FIN [...]
There are so many activities that you can do while on a vacation in Boracay. Of the tons of water sports available, from scuba diving to motor bike rides, the one that sparked my interest was kite surfing. Also called kite-skiing or fly-surfing, this sport basically uses a parachute-type kite and 4 lines hooking up [...]
Panglao Island’s Marine Sanctuary is certainly a paradise for those who enjoy snorkeling. The coral reefs around the area are being preserved and being taken care of DENR. In addition, fishing has been prohibited in this area. Before you could enjoy snorkeling there, one would take a boat ride going to the Marine Sanctuary’s floating [...]
Definitely the most popular beach resort among the locals of Davao. Located in Samal island off the coast of Davao it owe’s its huge visitor base to it’s accessibility, friendly staff, affordable price, pristine waters and powdery white sand.
Ocean Adventure is known for its Whale and Dolphin show and for its Sea Lion show as well. It is located at Subic. Entrance for adults is 450 bucks. Aside from the Whale and Dolphin Show and the Sea Lion Show other attractions included is The Discovery Aquarium, The Learning Center, whale, dolphin and sea [...]
