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Donsol in Sorsogon also a breeding ground for Whale Sharks

Mar 8th, 2011
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Not only is Donsol town in Sorsogon is called whale shark (“Butanding”) capital of the country but it will now also be considered as a breeding ground after authorities discovered recently a 15-inch long baby whale shark in the town’s coastal waters, the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) in Bicol said.

Maria “Nini” Ravanilla, DOT regional director, said the nature conservation group World Wide Fund-Philippines is conducting the study after the recent discovery of the baby whale shark accidentally caught in the area off the coast of Donsol.

According to Ravanilla, the smallest ever butanding was said to be a day-old whale shark hence it was born in the area.

Butanding are also thriving in this once sleepy town because of the abundance of krill and other planktons usually in the diet of the gentle giants of the seas. (more…)

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Bird Hunting in the Philippines

Dec 10th, 2010
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Those who love hunting should consider a trip to an unlikely place. The Philippines. While the island nation doesn’t usually come to mind when one thinks of hunting or game animals, in fact, it is a great place for those who wish to engage in some rifle or pistol sportsmanship. The sheer number of birds and the amount of wild territory where hunters can engage in shooting, makes this a great destination.

Whether you have a permit or you keep your weapons in a tactical gun armory, the result is the same and you will be able to get out into the great outdoors and do some serious hunting. The many varieties of bird species are not only colorful, but also delicious. Imagine sighting in on a Philippines Duck with your Nikon rifle scopes and then later roasting it in a delicious duck adobo sauce. Not only delicious, but also nutritious.

Of course, there are more than a few ways to engage in bird hunting in the Philippines. One can hire a guide or go it alone, of course, getting a guide is recommended. The guides know the area, the regulations, and the best times to go. They also have plenty of experience in outfitting expeditions with great equipment like Leupold scopes or the correct color camouflage clothing for the terrain. (more…)

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Bukidnon’s Zip Zone: A boost for Philippines eco-tourism

Jun 20th, 2010
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Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Asian Center for Biodiversity (ACB) on Sunday cited Asia’s longest dual zipline as a boost to the country’s eco-tourism industry.

DENR Public Affairs director Marissa Cruz said Bukidnon was successful in pushing for its eco-tourism program to attract investors.

Cruz said Bukidnon’s rich natural resources, climate, and eco-tourism potentials are its assets to jumpstart an image building effort to “resell” the province as an investment destination.

In an earlier interview, incumbent Bukidnon Governor Jose Zubiri said that eco-tourism was a good entry point for better business environment in the province.

“Once eco tourism thrives, it is easier to attract real estate investors and other financial leaders,” Zubiri said. (more…)

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Travel Accessories that you need to have

Mar 6th, 2010
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When planning for an out of town outdoor trips with family, friends or colleagues make sure that you have complete set of your travel accessories.

The next question is, What outdoor travel accessories should I bring? For sure you need backpacks, light travel clothing if you are visiting a sunny destination, toiletries and other travel accessories like Swiss knife or sog knives.

You don’t have to bring all travel accessories that you have and just always bring the basic ones unless you really need it. The goal is to always travel light right? Make sure that you only have some travel accessories you’ll never be sorry you packed. Be sure to have mesh ditty bags for packing and organizing T-shirts, underwear and other light clothing’s. Consider buying folders that can hold several dress shirts, blouses and tourers if you want your clothing wrinkle free.

Keep your toiletry in one small toiletry bag where you can place your soap, shampoo, toothbrush, razor, sunblock. Get the one that has special pockets, holders and containers for a variety of personal-care items.

For security purposes, be sure to have padlocks for your backpack and luggages specially if you are staying in a hostel or guest houses. I saw several Pacsafe products that has security features that provides comprehensive security. Not only that, It also allows you to secure your bag to fixed objects with the locking system to deter theft.

Here are some other optional accessories that you might want to bring when you take your next trip: Binoculars, Music player, Mini-flashlight, Camera, Clothing steamer, Mini-umbrella, Luggage rack, Door alarm and First-aid kit.

It would not be surprising that you might have additional options to this list, or you might have a list entirely different from the list above. Check out The Blade Shop and Internet sites that sell travel accessories, you would learn that there are many products out there that you thought you never needed but turned out to be the contrary!

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Philippine Department of Tourism welcomes Swiss travel agents

Feb 9th, 2010
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Top Swiss travel operators, Wettstein, Ad Gentes, Tourasia, and Stohler Fantasia arrived in the Philippines recently to hold their ‘Discover Philippines Seminar’ at the Hotel Sofitel Manila.

Photo shows (7th from left) Undersecretary Eduardo Jarque, Jr., Tourism Planning and Promotions, with (2nd from right) Venus Tan, Tourism Attaché of DOT Frankfurt, and (3rd from left) Verna Buensuceso, Team Europe Head, with representatives of the top 4 Swiss travel operators.

The DOT welcomed the group with a colorful performance by the Bayanihan National Folk Dance Company.

The travel agents are slated to visit their market’s top six destinations, namely Manila, Bohol, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan and Northern Luzon.

Together with partners KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Annset Holidays, 16 local tour operators will host these familiarization trips.

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How to Choose the Best Outdoor Gear for your next Adventure

Feb 1st, 2010
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If you are traveling this summer season and you are planning to have some boredom-busting activities then you should consider hiking or some nature trip activity in the northern part of the Philippines where there’s a lot of destinations to explore.

Hiking or Nature tripping requires for you to have an outdoor gear but buying an outdoor sporting gear doesn’t have to break the bank and prevent you from enjoying the most awaited summer adventure.

Your defense gear during an outdoor activity needs to be reliable, durable and best of all – it should be affordable right? Locally you can buy outdoor accessories from outdoor gear shops like ROX in Bonifacio High Street but you can also buy it online eg. YourDefenceGear.com.

If you are looking for a trusty luggage, a good camera bag or a plain backpack, you should visit the yearly Travel Gears Bodega Sale in Binondo organized by Travel Gears Bodega Sale in Binondo organized by Primer Group in State Centre Building. Checkout brands on sale which includes Sanuk sandals, Samsonite, Columbia Sportswear, The North Face, Victorinox, American tourister, World Traveller, Tough Jeans etc.

You can also find camping gear and equipment, ranging from backpacks to electronic gadgets to camping tents. Camping gear categories, which we supply, include backpacks, books, clothing/apparel, clothing/footwear, cookware, electronics & instruments, flashlights & lighting, food and food processing, furniture, insect control, kayaks, canoes, rafts, camping knives & accessories, personal care, poles, staffs and canes, ramps, carriers & vehicle acc, recreational, camping sleeping bags, stoves and fuel, tent accessories, camping tents, videos, dvds, cds, water treatment & transport, you name it and we have it.

You can find some great camping equipment like tents, stoves, etc. in most specialty shops here in Manila but I would suggest for you to consult mountaineers or a friend who is a member of an outdoor club to get a referral as to where to go and buy this things.

Even in a tight budget, you can still enjoy this year’s summer break! Try to borrow outdoor gears and equipment if you cannot buy your own. Or you can watch out for online sales and promotions if take advantage of the largest selection of high quality gear and tools related to the great outdoors.

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