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What’s your Ghost Story?
Posted by Fred in Things To Do, To See on November 1, 2009
They say that the spirits of the dead return to where they lived during Halloween (All Hallows’ Eve). It is said that witches and demons become active during this time, which is the last day of October. The evening before All Saints’ Day. That’s now. Read the rest of this entry »
Mt. Samat Trip: Journey to Dambana ng Kagitingan in Bataan
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, Things To Do, To See on October 25, 2009
It was a slow Saturday. The Friday before that was capped with a client dinner-meeting that extended until late at night. Add the trip home and it was already past midnight when we slept. The problem with having a regular waking hour is waking up on that particular hour; even if you don’t want to wake up to extend your rest hours. Read the rest of this entry »
Let’s Travel for Free and Grab the P500,000 from Mo, Mojo and Grace Lee
Posted by Fred in Things To Do on October 21, 2009
Want to travel for free? A brilliant thought that would benefit everyone came to mind while I was taking a dump a while ago. Ok, it may not be brilliant and it may not benefit everyone, but it could send the most number of people — as long as P500,000 would be enough — to spend a vacation in some great Philippine destination. Read the rest of this entry »
Kiddie Fun at Active Fun (The Annex, SM City North EDSA)
Posted by Fred in Things To Do on October 18, 2009
There are a number of reasons why parents bring their children to fun places. Places like Active Fun. One is the genuine desire to allow their children to have fun. Another is to have an excuse to go shopping, with the kids safely tucked in Active Fun. Still another is for a bargaining tool — if you behave I’ll bring you to Active Fun this weekend. Read the rest of this entry »
Hanging out at the Hanging Bridge in Bohol
Posted by Fred in Things To Do on October 11, 2009
The concept of a controlled danger, an artifice giving all the sensory perception of a real danger yet totally controlled to a certain extent, makes us enjoy roller coasters and other contraptions that seem to get more insane as we age. At the hanging bridge in Bohol, there is no such control. Read the rest of this entry »
The Beach of Panglao Island, Bohol
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, Things To Do, To See on October 10, 2009
We’ve already said that we’re taking a small bite at a time of Panglao Island, on real time as we go around the place (map/directions of Panglao Island and Bohol). This time let’s talk about one of the crucial ingredients of Panglao’s allure — its beach. Read the rest of this entry »
The Edge Coaster (Crown Regency Hotel, Cebu City)
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, Things To Do on September 15, 2009
I’m terrified with heights.
There, I confess. Even the sight of someone clinging to the face of a tall mountain, those cliffhangers, would make my palms sweat. But they say courage is not the absence of fear, but the strength to overcome it (naks!). Read the rest of this entry »
Grande Island Resort, Subic
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, Things To Do, Where to Stay on August 25, 2009
I’ve been to Subic many times, but still haven’t visited the Grande Island Resort (and I still get lost in Subic roads. Maybe there’s a downside in always looking at all the traffic signs, especially the “stop” signs. if you haven’t heard, traffic laws are strictly enforced in Subic). Read the rest of this entry »
Tourism Act of 2009: Tourism Enterprise Zones (TEZ)
Posted by Fred in Things To Do on August 7, 2009
This is Part 5/8 of the discussion on Republic Act No. 9593, also known as The Tourism Act of 2009.
The TIEZA shall designate TEZs, upon the recommendation of any LGU or private entity, or through joint ventures between the public and the private sectors. Such designation shall be subject to the provisions of this law and to minimum requirements which the TIEZA shall subsequently promulgate. Any geographic area may be designated as a TEZ, provided it has the following characteristics: Read the rest of this entry »
Long Weekend Trip to Tagaytay
Posted by Fred in Food, Places to Go, Things To Do, Tips and Reminders, To See, Where to Stay on June 19, 2009
Another long weekend. The past long weekend, that is, Independence Day. There’s some sense in this holiday policy of the government. Perfect excuse to go out of town; somewhere relaxing but not too far — like Tagaytay City. Read the rest of this entry »
Picnic Grove, Tagaytay City
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, Things To Do, To See on June 17, 2009
The Picnic Grove. There’s a number of Filipino movies that feature this. It’s a good place in Tagaytay City to have, what else, a picnic. Picture this: a full view of Taal volcano or Taal lake, picnic huts or gazebos hugging the slope of the hill, cold breeze massaging your cheeks, the aroma of home-made fresh pork barbeque cooked by the guests themselves, kids and dads flying kites, and horseback riding at the fringes. Food and beverage readily available everywhere. Can’t picture it? Here, look at this photo. Read the rest of this entry »
Avilon Zoo (Rodriguez, Rizal)
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, Things To Do, To See on May 9, 2009
What is a zoo? Could we consider Calauit Island Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary (Palawan) a zoo? Is the best zoo in the Philippines? My choice? That’s pretty obvious from the title of this post. But I’m not talking about Ark Avilon Zoo, located beside Tiendesitas, Ortigas. I’m talking about it’s sister zoo, the bigger Avilon Zoo in Rodriguez, Rizal. Read the rest of this entry »
Amana Waterpark (Pandi, Bulacan)
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, Things To Do on April 10, 2009
Summer is that time of year to enjoy the outdoors. Some prefer the beach, like Boracay, Pagudpud or Anilao. Some prefer mountain climbing, like in Mt. Pulag. Others, especially those with kids, prefer to cool down in water theme parks like Splash Island. Those who are near Bagong Barrio, Pandi, Bulacan, have a new destination — the Amana Waterpark. Read the rest of this entry »
Blue Lagoon at Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, Things To Do, To See on April 8, 2009
One yardstick of a great destination, in my book, is when it’s somewhere I don’t mind driving straight for hours, get immersed in the splendor of the place for an hour or so, pack up then go home. Pagudpud (Ilocos Norte) definitely fits that standard, although the beauty of this destination is not limited to the wide open and smooth country roads, the nice views along the way, or the compelling history of the place and its people. Read the rest of this entry »
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