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Posted by santigwar in Featured Articles, Mountains on 08 6th, 2009 | 3 Comments

Mt. Pulag - Akiki - Ambangeg Trail - Philippines

Mt. Pulag - Akiki - Ambangeg Trail - Philippines
Girl On The Killer Trail by Pia Gil Three weeks before the Mt. Pulag trek, I was just a simple chatter with a simple dream … to be able to go on vacation this coming ‘holy week’. That simple. Somebody said, (Don’t ask me who coz I don’t know either) “be careful of what you...
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Posted by santigwar in Destinations, Featured Articles on 07 27th, 2009 | No Comments

Cheap Hotels In Manila Philippines

Cheap Hotels In Manila Philippines
Recently on my visit to the Philippines I stayed Casa Bocobo, It’s considered one of the cheap hotels in Manila but it’s completely fantastic in all aspects. There were no crazy attractions but just reasonable rates and exceptional service. The staff were very professional and all spoke good English. Communication...
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Posted by santigwar in Destinations on 09 14th, 2007 | 3 Comments

Cagsawa Ruins Of Mayon Volcano

In 1814, Mayon Volcano erupted, with lava cascading down its slopes. The townspeople fled to the Cagsawa church, in hopes that they would be out of harm’s way. At that time lava flows buried the town of Cagsawa and 1,200 people perished. Only the bell tower of the town’s church remained above...
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Posted by santigwar in Destinations on 09 14th, 2007 | 10 Comments

Tiwi Geothermal Electric Power Plant

  An electric generation project with geothermal energy as source. It is designed to generate more than 227 megawatts, operated jointly by NPC/NEA and Union Oil (USA). Located in Tiwi, Albay mostly visited for its high educational values. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tiwi Geothermal Electric Power...
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Posted by santigwar in Destinations on 09 14th, 2007 | 1 Comment

Albay Spanish Galleon Wreck Site

A site which serves as a strong reminder of the rich Manila to Acapulco (Mexico) trade routes during the Spanish era. Found along the shores of Buhatan beach at Sto. Domingo, Albay, this galleon relic was wrought by a strong typhoon on its way to Acapulco and crushed on the reefs of Albay Gulf. This...
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Posted by santigwar in Destinations on 09 14th, 2007 | 3 Comments

Mayon Skyline

  It nestles on the eastern slopes of Mt. Mayon at an altitude of 2,700 ft. An excellent summer resort with almost similar temperature with Baguio at 28 degrees Celsius. It is popularly known as “heaven on earth” because of the hanging clouds and the pleasant climate where cool and invigorating...
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Posted by santigwar in Destinations on 09 13th, 2007 | No Comments

Catanduanes Island

Catanduanes is known to many as an island paradise. Its clean white sand is very inviting but the sea can get rough sometimes. Puraran Beach is known for its large waves. The surfing season at Puraran Beach, Catanduanes is October. It has a long string of palm-fringed beaches and deep blue waters against...
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Posted by santigwar in Destinations on 09 11th, 2007 | 1 Comment

Mayon Volcano also Known as the “Heaven on Earth”

Another breathtaking scenic beauty the Philippines could offer its tourists is the Mayon Volcano. It is an active volcano and popularly called as the world’s most perfect cone located in Legaspi, Albay, Philippines. Mayon Volcano never failed to attract visitors as it measures 8,189 feet with a base...
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Posted by santigwar in Destinations on 09 10th, 2007 | 1 Comment

Nagsurok Cave & Pinanaan Cave In Prieto-Diaz Sorsogon

Nagsurok Cave Pinanaan Cave SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Nagsurok Cave & Pinanaan Cave In Prieto-Diaz Sorsogon", url: "http://www.santigwar.com/recreations/destinations/nagsurok-cave-pinanaan-cave-in-prieto-diaz-sorsogon.php" });
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Posted by santigwar in Destinations on 09 10th, 2007 | 1 Comment

Sorsogon Overdrive

It was a cold sunday. The plan was to meet at chowking muñoz at 3am. The establishment which is usually open 24 hours was closed that morning, for the holidays i think, so i texted everyone that mercury drug is the new meeting place. i got there some 20 minutes before 3. after 5 or 10 minutes angela...
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