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Hey, That’s My Picture On Your Shirt! Make Money from your Travel Photos!

I’ve taken some photos that would make really great t-shirts in the past. Funny things, photos with signs or people that I love. I remember a few years ago a friend of mine gave birth and we had to create a custom tshirts for her. Someone had t-shirts made with his picture on them and we sold them with the tickets, it was a fairly expensive and risky option, but it worked out.

It turns out we could have done it risk free if we’d have known about CafePress.com. I just stumbled across this site this morning and while some of the shirts, mugs, stickers, and calendars would really only appeal to people with a specific interest (like the people who loved my friend), there were some that were incredibly funny posters, stylish, or just plain cool. I ended up buying four shirts, a mug, and a mousepad but the price was reasonable and really, that’s not why I’m writing this in the first place, just be warned that you might end up buying some great things when you visit CafePress.com.

The reason I’m writing is that I also set up an account and uploaded a couple of my favorite photos and designs to see what they would look like. The results were favorable though I’m going to work on them a little more before I show them off to you. I thought maybe you guys would want to do the same thing. (more…)

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Department of tourism Hosts French Underwater Photo Contest

Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary for Special Concerns Phineas Alburo (left) with Atlantides Plongee Manager Catherine Ragot and a member of the 21-strong French diving group look over the trophies to be presented to the winners of the annual Atlantides Plongee underwater photography contest.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently welcomed the contingent Atlantis Resort in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental for the marine imagery competition. This is the first time the contest will be held in the Philippines.

The French nationals will be taking to the waters surrounding Dumaguete and nearby Apo Island to shoot and build up their entries.

The DOT attributes the international diving market’s increased interest on Philippine shores to the collaborative efforts of the Department and its private sector partners.

The country’s recognition as Destination of Honor in the recent Paris Dive Show has likewise helped the Philippines gain leverage among the watersports industry in Europe. (more…)

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Philippines Welcomes More Underwater Photography Contests This Year

The Philippines is fast becoming a center for underwater photography as the country hosts two European diving competitions, as well as an international exhibit, this year.

According to Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, “We are enthusiastic about welcoming divers from around the world to our shores. Activities like this help place the Philippines in the map of must-see scuba diving destinations. We attribute the influx of this market to the assertive and collaborative efforts of the Department and the private sector in reaching out to the water sports enthusiasts in Europe and other continents.”

The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently received a contingent of 36 Belgian and Dutch divers for the 15th Oceanic Underwater Photography Dive Competition at Coco Beach in Puerto Galera, Mindoro.

A major photo contest for the diving community and Belgium and the Netherlands, the Oceanic Cup is often held at the Red Sea in Egypt. This is the first time participants will be shooting in Philippine waters. (more…)

Philippine Department of Tourism organizes Philippine-Korea Travel Exchange

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is setting the stage for the 2nd Philippine-Korea Travel Exchange (PHILKOTEX) on March 13, 2008 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.

PHILKOTEX brings in over 70 pre-screened Korean tour operators to meet with their Philippine counterparts and other tourism-related establishments.

The Korean delegation will further be provided with arranged tours around the country, including Banaue, Pangasinan, Clark, Bicol, Bohol, Davao, Dumaguete, Sumilon, Cebu, Palawan, Subic and Puning.

According to Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, “We developed PHILKOTEX to provide our Philippine tourism enterprises with a venue to transact with the Korean travel trade. It also gives our Korean sellers the opportunity to experience the Philippines, helping them present the islands better to their clientele.” (more…)

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Luneta Hotel: Through the Test of Time

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The Luneta Hotel along Teodoro M. Kalaw St. corner Dewey Boulevard (now Roxas Boulevard) faces Manila Bay.

Luneta Hotel was built in 1918 and was considered one of the few remaining French inspired architecture in Manila that stood the test of time. The National Historical Institute already declared Luneta Hotel as a National Historical Landmark. (more…)

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Taking Your Camera on a Vacation With You

Author: Ziv H.

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Don’t you like going through your vacations photos? We all take pictures when we go on a vacation. It is a great way to perpetuate the experience and remember it for years to come. However sometimes taking pictures is not smooth. Unexpected problems pop up such as running out of film, running out of battery or just forgetting the camera in the hotel. In this article we will provide a few easy to follow tips that will help you in carrying your camera and taking pictures. (more…)

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