A stay in any of the beach resorts in Pundaquit (also spelled Pundakit), San Antonio, Zambales is a must if you're going island-hopping around Capones, Camara and Anawangin, Cove. The number of resorts in the area has really grown and expect a few being built to reach completion as the area becomes a must-visit beach destination. In the days of the US bases, San Antonio was the site of the US military's San Miguel Naval Communication Station, and even Anawangin was just their practice grounds then. Our tour guide billetted us at the Canoe Beach Resort. I have no ... Continue Reading...
US Embassy Manila updates travel warning for Mindanao
If there's one thing in common that the US State Department (through the US Embassy) and the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office share, it's the fact that their travel advisories to their citizens contain travel warnings for Mindanao. In a parallel post in Barrio Siete, I've pointed out how the travel advisory by two influential countries in the world has dire implications for Philippine tourism and investments. It's a pity that a region which boasts of the richest, most unspoiled tourism spots in the country suffers from negative first impressions, simply because ... Continue Reading...
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December 2009 bazaar schedule: for that last-minute Christmas shopping
With Christmas barely three weeks away, holiday shopping is now at a feverish pitch. Luckily, the season is also the peak time for bazaars, which enable shoppers like us to get everything in one roof. I like bazaars, for as long as my energy level allows me. That's because I find items here that I don't usually see in department stores. Best of all, you can haggle! Here's a list of bazaars for the remainder of December 2009 in Manila, or what remains of the holiday season: December 4 to 6 The Big Holiday Outlet Sale (SMX Convention Center, Mall of ... Continue Reading...
Sidetrip to Anawangin: Capones Island
A trip to Anawangin wouldn't be complete without dropping by the adjoining islands, namely Capones and Camara. We were supposed to go to Camara first, but the waves proved too strong for our banca (outrigger boat) to dock and so we hopped over to Capones instead. It's a good 20 to 30-minute ride away from our hotel in Barangay Pundaquit, depending on the weather. Along the way, you will not get bored and just admire the scenery because the sight of the vast blue sea and majestic mountains are simply breathtaking. Finally, we arrive in Capones island which is made ... Continue Reading...
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