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National Geographic show tours the Philippines in a skylab, hammer and spider cab
A popular United Kingdom-based TV show that airs in the National Geographic and British Broadcasting Corporation channel is featuring the country’s unusual methods of transportation. Entitled ‘By Any Means,’ the travel documentary presents host Charley Boorman and his cameraman Paul “Mungo” Mungeam, as they go around using rare transport vehicles.
Hosting the crew and providing information [...]
Cebu’s best beaches, dive spots continue to lure tourists
A Cebu-based tour operator noted that the beaches and aqua sport like diving remain among Cebu’s top attractions that lure foreign tourists such as those from the United States and Europe.
Jenny Franco of Travelvision also urged the public and private sector to work together in ensuring a clean and protected environment in the province to [...]
Tubbataha Reef is Philippines largest coral reef
Marine tourism lovers as well as the seasoned local and foreign travelers continue to be entranced by the jewel of Palawan — the Tubbataha Reef.
Derived from two Samal words meaning “long reef” exposed at a low tide, Tubbataha is the largest coral reef and first natural World Heritage Site of the country.
Tubbataha Reef has been [...]
Friendship kayak expedition team arrives in Davao; paddler to end adventure
The Friendship Kayak Expedition, which left Glan, Sarangani last August 31, arrived before noon Monday at the Pearl Farm Beach Resort Marina in Lanang, this city.
The team led by Khoo Swee Chiow, an extreme adventurer, author and inspirational speaker who has climbed Mount Everest twice and explored both South and North Poles, stayed overnight and [...]
Kayaking in the Philippines
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has recently launched its newest tourism product that features kayaking around the Philippines.
Introduced to major foreign buyers attending the Philippine Travel Exchange ’09 (PHITEX), the new tourism product highlights kayaking adventure in beaches, lagoons, rivers, lakes, and springs.
DOT Secretary Joseph ‘Ace’ Durano, said “In a country of 7,107 islands, one [...]
