In Central Luzon, there’s a place easily reached by bus from Manila, a place where surfers go for the most radical waves ever. Baler, known as the origin of surfing in the Philippines. Not only that, but Baler was discovered and used as a setting in the movie “Apocalypse Now.” Of course if you don’t want to spend all day surfing, you can hire a banca and explore the beauty of Baler. The waves depend on the year and weather, but they are at their highest from October all throughout February, other than those months the waves are still fairly good. Baler has four famous beach breaks, each suited for a different kind of surfer. First off there’s Sabang Beach, waves great for beginners but since the waters a quite seasonal, there are times when the waves become high enough to attract the experts. Then we have Cemento Reef, take note that this is not for beginners and inexperienced surfers. It provides the biggest and greatest waves, the waves are so good that it hosts the annual Aurora Surfing Cup. Next is the popular setting of “Apocalypse Now,” which is called Charlie’s Point. Waves here are decent and can do […]
To travel is to live. However, while exploring different places conveys the benefits of widening one’s perspective, getting to know various cultures, meeting a lot of people and indulging relaxation, there are also some inconveniences which might be encountered along the way. But with the largest and most populated city in Australia, who would hate to visit Sydney? Definitely, there’s none. Regardless if you are a solo traveller or you would like to travel with family or friends, there’s no chance of getting bored with the weekend getaways Sydney. Meanwhile, no one will argue that its famous opera house, harbor and museums are three famous places good for roaming. However, further adventures can only be experienced in other nearby tourist attractions even during a short weekend getaway. Fortunately, if you are struggling to find some place wherein you can spend those free days from work; these are some of the best recommendations which you may want considering for your Sydney weekend getaway: The Greater Blue Mountains Nothing will outweigh getting to appreciate the beauty of nature that the New South Wales has to offer. With a favourable travel time of less than two hours from the city by means of […]
Nothing compares to the feeling of diving underwater and seeing fishes all around, both you and the fish are curious about each other, and quite frankly if you can do it every day, you would. But now you should take it up a notch, it’s time to dive with the gentle giants of the ocean. Donsol is known as the Whale Shark Capital of the World, swimming alongside these gentle giants have been a famous tourist activity and destination. If ever these innocent whale sharks intimidate you with their size (rather the size of their mouths), keep in mind that they eat the smallest food in the ocean (plankton) so they won’t mind you at all. Peak season is usually around February and May, during this time you’ll see a lot of them, and we mean a lot. You’ll see a minimum of 5 of them, don’t think that they might not come because that’s a rare occurrence. When you book a trip, what happens is you and your company will go out into the busy ocean on a boat alongside a guy called a spotter/tracker. Prepare your gear ‘cause once he sees one, you’ll dive immediately. They’re fairly close […]
Being a tropical country, the people in the Philippines, may they be tourists or locals, find ways to cool themselves down. That’s why thousands flock to the coldest city in the country: Baguio. You won’t just cool yourself down, but you get to experience all its attractions and not to mention some of the best strawberry jam there is. Getting to Baguio can be quite a struggle in return for paradise. From Manila, you have to ride a bus for 8 hours and that’s not the bad part. Since it’s located high up in the mountains, you have to endure hours of zigzagged paths making your meal useless. Once you’ve thankfully arrived, check in to any one of the various hotels and inns available, just make sure that you booked ahead of time, it’s a very popular destination. Baguio is famous for their delicious strawberries and jam. Tons of strawberries are sold almost anywhere you look, but a better way to have them is of you pick them yourself. Take a ride to strawberry farms that’ll give you the chance to pick these succulent little hearts from their soft branches. We suggest a farm simply called “Strawberry Farm,” grab a […]
As Berlin is one of the largest European cities, it can become quite an expensive trip. There are hundreds of things you can do here, but many of them come at a price. This guide will help you to have fun in this city on a budget, so you don’t need to worry about going broke! Go on a Free Walking Tour Find a Sandemans walking tour and you can’t go far wrong. These tours are free and they usually meet at the hours of 11am and 1pm outside of the Brandenburg Gate Starbucks. You’ll be able to see many of the attractions that Berlin has to offer, and learn all about them in the process. The guides are very nice and knowledgeable, so if you enjoy your tour don’t hesitate to leave them a tip. Creating a free itinerary is a good idea, but make sure you include a walking tour or two! Relax in the Park Tiergarten is the second biggest national park in Germany, but it’s also a fab place to relax. If you’ve had a busy day, whether you’ve been exploring or not, head over here to see what Berlin is really all about. Learn the […]
Knowing the adventurous person that you are, it would be a shame not to try an exotic dish from the place you went. Palawan can really push the meaning of “exotic food.” Presenting, the tamilok, what is anyway? It’s also called shipworm, but it actually belongs to the shell family. Imagine a really long and worm-like oyster and that’s basically what it looks like. These aren’t bite sized if you don’t cut them, they do grow to over 12 inches long. It’s not exclusively found in Palawan, anywhere there’s mangrove then there’s tamilok since they do live inside the dead ones. Tamilok is served raw alongside a dip made up of vinegar, onions, garlic, etc. If you really are up for the challenge, then you can head over to Bakhawan Eco Park and have a tamilok or two. But if you prefer places closer to the city like restaurants and bars, then dine in at either Kinabuch or Tiki Bar. Another option is to buy them in public markets, they’re sold in bags and you have to clean them yourself. We guarantee that it will be slimy, it will make you feel like a fear factor contestant or it can […]
Daring to climb up Mount Olympus in Greece will ask a lot from you like fitness, physical capability and determination. Keep in mind that it is the highest mountain in Greece. Its impressive peak and appearance gave birth to the myths of the Olympian Gods that we still study until today. When you do make up your mind, head to Litochoro, which is a hiking path or you can ride a car deeper into the mountain. Beginning your hike, you can choose from three trailheads located on the east side of the mountain: Litochoro Town, Gortsia and Prionia. In these places you’ll spot a lot of people just touring around without the intention of climbing the peak of Mount Olympus. There are also a lot of refuges to stay for the night, so don’t worry. And they even offer beds and food at minimum prices, how great is that? After your trailhead and sleeping quarters are all planned out, it’s time to climb. Make sure that you’re well dressed for the cold and windy weather up there and wear proper worn in shoes. Don’t forget to add small knives, water bottles, sleeping bags, sunglass, sun block, first aid kit, and […]