Everyone will tell you to visit the Philippines for the beaches and the smiles. They will tell you to make sure you come and enjoy the weather and the diving. But, what other reasons are there to come and enjoy the Philippines? The Philippines has 16 regions with their own particular culture, … [Read more...]
Luzon Tourist Attractions
Just Enjoy the Philippines
If you are coming from Australia to the Philippines and you are going to spend time in Manila, then please do. However, there are many great places in the Philippines and with just a little simple investigation online you can come across some stunning natural beauty and perfect beaches. … [Read more...]
Scuba Dooba
One of my favorite past-times in the Philippines is scuba diving. Snorkeling is great fun, sure, but nothing beats scuba diving. I personally prefer the 5m-15m level of a reef. The light still gets through to keep it colourful and you have so much longer on a tank of air if you don’t go … [Read more...]
Catching The Train In Manila
How to catch a train in Manila? Manila saw its first commuter train service in 1984, the LRT, or Light Rail Transit System. There were other trams and trains running through the city before this, on the Philippines National Railways (PNR) track, but that doesn’t count for several reasons. A lot of … [Read more...]
Philippines Attractions
Check out the following top tourist attractions in the Philippines. 10Tubbataha Reef The Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea is a marine sanctuary protected as the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. The reef is made up of two atolls, North Atoll and South Atoll, separated by a deep channel of … [Read more...]
The Famous Tappiya Waterfalls
Hidden and well Secluded at the back of the high-rising Batad rice terraces, are home to the famous white waters of Tappiya Falls that cascade into a natural bathing pool. To reach the falls, we had to hike a trail for about 45 minute hike from Batad. You will walk directly to on the Rice Terraces. … [Read more...]
Angeles City; a Fun Filled Vacation Destination
Don Angel and his family left the area of San Fernando in 1796 and never looked back. Over a period of 168 years the descendants of Don Angel’s family cleared a forest and created what is today Angeles City. First named “El Pueblo de Los Angeles” in 1820, today it is simply known as a dedication to … [Read more...]
Staying in Manila
We stayed at the Palm Plaza Hotel at 526 Pedro Gil cor M. Adriatico St., Malate, Manila, its conveniently located within a stone throw from major businesses and tourist establishments and a mere 20-minute drive from the International and Domestic. The hotel is a modern building with 10 floors, rooms … [Read more...]
The Stunning Beaches of Zambales
Zambales province is located approximately 125 kilometers northwest of Manila on the island of Luzon. It is just over 1 hour away from Clark Airport and is easily accessible by good roads. Zambales is known best for the deep harbor of Subic Bay but the hidden treasure of the province are in the … [Read more...]
Subic Bay “The Pearl of the Orient”
Subic Bay and the city of Olongapo are located on the island of Luzon. Located in the province of Zambales the region lies 120 kilometers north of Manila and is accessible by several highways linking it to both Manila and Clark Airport. The Spanish discovered Subic Bay in 1542. Originally the … [Read more...]