After an exhilarating evening race in Camotes Island, we left the island for an overnight stop in Danao City. In Danao City, we were served one the best dinner we’ve ever had in the entire race. Imagine fresh Tuna sashimi and Cebu’s finest lechon – Anthony Bourdain once said “Its the best roasted pig in [...]
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Team Summer Breezers Leads in DBP Roro Race Siargao Leg
Our Manila – Siargao flight schedule was too late for us to catch the first leg of DBP Roro Race 2009 which was held in Siargao Island.
Siargao Island, Surigao, home to the top surfing wave “Cloud Nine,” is dubbed as the surfing capital of the Philippines, and is a venue for international surfing events.
Team Summer [...]
Philippines offers eco-friendly resorts and activities
In an effort to promote sustainable development and eco-friendly travel options, the Philippines (www.experiencephilippines.ph) offers environmental tips, socio-cultural activities and a selection of hotels and resorts ideal for the eco-friendly traveler.
The Philippines has adopted eco-tourism as an important aspect of their economic development plan. Palawan, the second largest province in the Philippines (in land area), [...]
Team Agila flies high in Masbate; Team Lapu-lapu gets rolled off!
After almost 20 hours of nonstop travel on land and sea from Samar all the way down to Masbate, teams disembarked from the Montenegro Lines ferry in Masbate City, still weary from running the length of San Juanico bridge in their previous leg, but nevertheless ready to face their next challenge in the Ready-Set-RORO! DBP [...]
Win a Jansport, Hedgren or Timbuktu bag from Bratpack!
Do you want to win a new bag from Bratpack for your next travel? Since Bratpack will be opening their newest branch in Greenbelt 5 very very soon, Bratpack and Philippine Travel Blog is giving away one bag (Jansport, Hedgren or Timbuktu) to the most creative commenter on this post.
Bratpack Manila Branch
The Bratpack Bag Diaries – [...]
Ifugao revives over 2,000 year-old rice festival
Ifugao Governor Teodoro Baguilat Jr. on Monday described the success of the recent “Bakle” week-long festival or thanksgiving for bountiful rice harvest have not only inspired farmers to produce more of the staple food but also now listed in the festivals in the highlands which will soon attract more tourists.
2,000 years old Rice Terraces in [...]
