H O T S H O E

pagudpod

2009-05-06T01:18:00.000-07:00

Ilocos norte - pagudpod. well, it was a nice experience. i drove all the way from manila to ilocos norte. travel time is for about 12-13 hours. we stayed at the terra rika dive resort. they have nice rooms, good ambiance but a bad comfort room water. it's like using salt water. room rates are ok. you can stay overnight for 6,000.00 good for 4 pax and additional 650.00 for 5 pax. they dont serve free breakfast during peak season. (too bad)... beer costs 50.00 ( expensive ), but you can brin in food.

Baler Aurora

2009-01-11T19:28:00.000-08:00

river - baler, aurora very cool water... fresh place to camp or simply enjoy nature at it's best. cheap cottages, 100.00 / cottage. cooking nature style is exciting.

Baler Aurora

2009-01-11T19:16:00.000-08:00

Christmas vacation in baler aurora.. one thing i can say about this place. "stunning" ... the beauty of nature has been justified.

Puerto Galera GHOST

2008-05-12T01:22:00.000-07:00

do you see the shadow-like white transformation on the wall?.... this shot was taken at the ";;;;;;;" 2nd floor. (hint----> a beach front restaurant) this was accidentally taken when my brother just started snapping pictures.

PUERTO GALERA--- night life!

2008-05-06T02:18:00.000-07:00

yeah!!! party all night at galera! if you want to have a time of your life the beach area is the answer to your drinking needs. it's very cheap and the appetizers are really hot! they have barbecues of every kind. plus our friendly manong balot vendors are just around the area ready to serve that balot cooler they carry around. mindoro sling--- 150.00/200.00 per pitcher. san mig light 35.00 per bottle red horse --- 70.00 per 500ml bottle

puerto galera - activity

2008-05-06T02:00:00.000-07:00

welcome to galera! we went to a place near the coral areas... the place really has the power to captivate visitors. colorful and really breathtaking. you can rent a boat for just 1,600.00 (3hrs) plus the gears that you will be needing diving or if you would just simply float around. a goggle would cost only 100.00, a must try experience!

boat --- 1,600.00/1,700.00
floating gear --- 100.00
manong fisherman boat --- 75.00/head(this boat will take you around the coral area.)

Galera Resort - Solana

2008-05-06T01:30:00.000-07:00

nice and very relaxing place. good ambiance and strong shower... little expensive and bringing in food is not allowed, cooking is prohibited and they charge when you break rules hehehehe but the rest is okay. they have a nice pool area and a veranda facing other resorts. you'll love this place.

room rates --- 3,000.00/3,500.00 a night stay
contact # ----- 0916-4838012 (harold)

Nasugbu Canyon Cove

2008-04-10T06:53:00.001-07:00

it was 11:30 am at the resorts lounge, i snapped pictures of stuffs while having my favorite soda at the side. my family's too busy checking out the place. i guess i was really tired at that time. i drove all the way from manila to calabarzon. anyway, what you see now is the interior of the lounge. they have pure white curtains and nara furnitures. the interior's really expensive i know. i guess that's one of the secrets why people here has huge numbers. i too has an eye for good places, nice decors and relaxing ambiance. i pay to release stress. (reward for working hard) there are lots of places in our country that can make you feel half of heaven. i started nature tripping last 2 years ago when i realized that i needed a break..away from everything and everybody. i bought fishing gears and stuffs. started the big adventure. you wont be sorry. try a little of mother nature. i bet she knows best.

Nasugbu Canyon Cove

2008-04-09T17:30:00.001-07:00

canyon cove... expensive but such a great place. Acapulco of our country. they have a nice pool area and barbecue station. ideal for honeymooners. the place is very relaxing and exquisite. room rates are A1!!! it's because rooms here are elegant and fresh. the only problem in this resort is their electricity. the generator seems not to be working properly... on and off thing.... but the rest, is history!!!

canyon cove rates.... 8,000.00/night (good for 2) extra bed 430.00/person condo type room (good interior.)

offers buffet, eat all you can at the hotel dining area.

PUERTO GALERA white beach

2008-04-08T01:47:00.001-07:00

they make fine taco and harveys!!! try the pitcher of zombie or margarita, this place is expensive but cool. i tried it on my first night, i was with my friend and don don.. the hotel booker (i met him there). we ordered srtong drinks that made us laugh all through the night. i think this is the only place where you can use your credit card. (only major cards accepted)

2008-04-08T01:32:00.000-07:00

"gimmickan areas" sa puerto galera... had 4 pitchers of mindoro sling and i went back at the hotel walking with my hands... if you love partying, the left side of the beach is the perfect place for you. there you will find lots of restaurants and bars open till morning to drop you hot! good and rockin' music to groove you all night. plus they have the santana night back to back with the hits of bob marley to complete your beach experience... tia maria's and other bar offers cocktail drinks and the strong one's!!! talk about the big sling! you never have to miss it!

PUERTO GALERA white beach

2008-04-07T21:31:00.001-07:00

you can rent super machines like these in puerto galera. (hourly rate) just imagine the wind blowing through you... all units are in good condition. some are brand new so it's super safe. just watch out for those jelly fish. =)

people from all walks of life are here to enjoy the summer heat of the sun and the coolness of the ocean.

San Juan Batangas Beach

2008-04-07T07:14:00.001-07:00

my batangas getaway was another experience to remember. they have fine beaches, but somehow artificial white sand. not the one's you see in boracay or puerto galera. it's a 4hrs drive from manila via south expressway, batangas and star toll way. crowded just like any other resorts when summer. all of the hotels and inns were taken that is why we were left in the middle of nowhere. (holy week expect the unexpected.) after hours of battle of getting a room, we found one near the beach. it's really affordable plus, you can cook and bring in food and stuffs. the name? "good Shepperd's inn." they have a dormitory style rooms which can accommodate 12 pax.. while the airconditioned huts are good for 2. clean place, walking distance to kabayan resort.

good shepperd's inn rates---- 1st,2nd flr rooms 7,000.00/night (can accommodate 12-15) own comfort room

room huts---- 2,500/night (good for 2)
common c.r (air con)

Zambales, putipot island

2008-04-06T20:02:00.001-07:00

what to do in putipot island... bring something to drink (water, soda, beer etc) bring crackers as well. now to start... i got my friend right there in the picture, it was a 4pm shot. there's nothing much to do in the island. i spent my time just taking photos of friends. i saw flying dilis around the island. (as what they call it) i also saw a man catching shells for dinner. this place is ideal for camping. i'm just not sure how safe it is to spend the night, but i think they have a 24hr boat on stand by for any emergencies that may happen.

sand's purely white... soft...cold... i suggest you stay in dawal resort. they got friendly staff and very cheap rooms. great food pocket friendly.

pool front rooms--- 1,500.00/night (good for 2)
beach front --------- 2,000.00/night (good for 2)

they also have dormitory and penthouse. i think the penthouse is around 5,000.00/night. good for 5.

Golden Sunset Calatagan

2008-04-06T19:42:00.001-07:00

since it's expensive to eat inside the resort, i found an alternative. you can buy raw foods from the local fishermen and ask the restaurant attendant to make a special dish for you. fishermen are just around the area. near the baywalk grill. (kilo kilo na bilhin nyo mas mura)... unfortunately, the water surrounding the resort is not ideal for swimming. that's why mother made lots of swimming pools for the guests to enjoy. naturally, it's just for fishing. malansa... fish pond in short.

2008-04-06T10:23:00.001-07:00

those are the nipa rooms with loft. 1st floor bedroom is air conditioned, 2ND floor loft bedroom is just a fan room. fishing is also an attraction in this resort. when you catch a fish, you can ask them if they can cook it for you.

Golden Sunset Calatagan

2008-04-06T09:13:00.001-07:00

the golden susnset resort in calatagan batangas. owned and operated by the salon tycoon ricky reyes. my friends and i went there last 2 months ago to check the place. we stayed there for 2 days and 3 nights. the resort is perfecrly beautiful! i fell in love in an instant. this resort has pools, great ones! they cater type-A & B customers only since it is rated class AAA by the tourism industry. this resort is huge.my friends and i stayed in their nipa room with a loft. every thing's great not until i found out that it was an ant's playground. i decided to call the housekeeping dept. to clean it up. so they did. sprayed baygon and stuffs. after that i suffered from asthma! now, upon checking in, you will pay a certain amount for the d.p then they will assist you to your room. you will ride a golf kart (tokyo drift performance) there you will see how beautiful the resort is. the problem here is they do not honor cash payments inside the resort. so you'll be forced to buy passport. passport is a paper indicating such consumable amount. you will use the passport instead of paying cash. pips take note! they do not allow baons here. cooking is prohibited. every weekend, they have a show. a good one! so better check it out. travel time is 3-4hrs from manila. how to go there? .. take the SLEX exit point is sta.rosa straight ahead to tagatay then calatagan. you wont get lost since Ricky's pictures and sign boards are all over the place.food in the restaurant is not that good..the resort also has a spa----> serendipity spa., private movie center,preserved artifacts that are kept in resort museum.

room rates --- 3,500.00/4,000.00/ 5,000.00 (per night stay or it could be higher )
spa at the serendipity--- 350.00/1hr (Swedish or Thai massage)

check this out

2008-04-06T08:32:00.001-07:00

shop! shop! shop!---> in case you got all your stuffs wet, you can always run to our friendly tiange manang to buy clothes. shops are located at the beach front area. you can find good quality clothes with cheap prices. summer get-up's mainly. cool shirts! they got prices ranging to 180.00 to 150.00, if you're smart enough, you can get it for only 100.00 the good part here is that all items are cool. from beaded necklace down to anklet. i bought square pants actually. it has a soft cloth ideal for hot weather. SPA? nah!!! it's the sand massage! all you need to get you going. you can enjoy it anywhere around puerto galera.

massage price --- 200.00/hour (sand or beach massage)
250.00/hour ( room massage )

tiange prices ---- 180.00/150.00/120.00/100.00 (t-shirts with puerto galera prints, S,M,L,XL)
150.00/120.00 (sarong)
120.00/150.00 (square pants)
50.00 or 3 for 100.00 (beaded necklace) anklets are for free when you buy an item.

natureriffic!

2008-04-06T08:09:00.001-07:00

i took this picture while i am on my way to the diving site. still in puerto. i realized that although the place is really crowded during summer and holiday seasons, the place is still beautiful and well preserved. green and great. as what i said, galera offers a lot of fun. para sailing right there is a chill to trill seekers.

port of galleon scenery

2008-04-06T07:03:00.000-07:00

i used my USM III 75-300mm zoom lens with this. the shot was taken in puerto galera around 4:30pm i love the contrast of the color. it's harmony. very peaceful... what you see there are the speed boats, you can rent it at a cheap price per hour. i'm just not sure about the price when it's peak season. higher for sure.

2008-04-06T04:00:00.000-07:00

puerto rates...

fare bus- 160.00/175.00
fare ferry- 380.00/head (2 way) i suggest you take the John Clea boat. it's faster and bigger.
hotel rates- 4,000.00/3,500.00/2,000.00 (per night stay) i suggest to scout for cheap accommodations. that way you would be able to enjoy the place more.

still...puerto galera

2008-04-06T03:32:00.001-07:00

bullet ride, motor boats, fishing, beach party, diving, rock climbing, beach volley, shopping, beach and room massage are just perfect in this place. added things to do in puerto galera---> sleep the whole day (enjoy the cold room of the hotel), drink and get drunk, smoke and get busted, nail art (some sucks!), ink your whole body while it's suffering from sun burn. i guess that's about it.

PUERTO GALERA

2008-04-06T03:03:00.000-07:00

...p
...the mountains of galera, it was a well known port during the spanish era. it is also known as the port of galleons. a perfect destination for a tired body and stressed out mind. 3hrs travel time from manila. white sand beaches and complete water sport activities. reasonable hotel rates and has the ultimate beach party experience.

putipot adventure

2008-04-05T20:46:00.001-07:00

this is zambales... 4-5 hours drive from manila. a great place to relax, but has limited destinations. the least thing to enjoy here is to ask a bangkero to take you to putipot island. there you will see people with tents. 350.00/night. a single comfort room for all (male/female use) ouch! talk about privacy! nature trip i guess.

from dawal resort you will take a 5-25 min. boat ride to the main island, i suggest you bring something to eat. the island is perfect for photoshoot and barkada nights.