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Step 1- Flight from Manila to Busuanga
Board a Zest Air flight from the congested city of Manila, Luzon to Busuanga, Palawan in the Philippines for PHP 488 (Philippine Pesos).
Note: Cebu Pacific Airlines also offers affordable flights and some might say they are a bit safer.
Total- PHP 488 (US $10.13)
Step 2- Rent a Boat and Crew
Once you arrive in the town of Coron (a 30 minute comfortable mini-bus ride from the Busuanga airport), gather a group of friends and arrange to rent a boat for the day or next few days.
Should …
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I had no idea Clark Manila airport was so far away from Manila city itself when I flew into the Philippines. Luckily, I had arranged to meet some friends on Potipot Island in Zambales, which was already in that direction from Manila.
I caught a bus to Olongapo town proper where I caught the Victory Liner Bus heading towards Candelaria, Zambales. Around 4 hours later the driver woke me up to let me know that I had arrived. Hot and sticky, I relaxed for a few moments at the …
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A 7 hour bus ride and a 1.5 hour ferry ride from Kuala Lumpur, and one is surrounded by lush vegetation, turquoise seas, and a relaxed island lifestyle. Langkawi is a great place to hang out for some time to eat, see various sites, swim, and just plain relax.
There are countless places to stay, accommodating to all sorts of different budgets. We stayed at a place called the Sweet Inn (website to come) on Cenang Beach (thought they were going to have WiFi, so committed to them for a couple …
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2 April 2009
1. Hike to the Makapu’u Lighthouse
Its not a difficult hike, but the views are stunning, and there is a possibility of seeing humpback whales (check out Hike to the Makapu’u Lighthouse).
2. Kailua Beach
Great beach to relax on, swim, and have a picnic.
3. North Shore
World class surfing, great places to swim, and some good snorkeling, all found on the North Shore.
4. Climb Koko Head Crater
Great exercise and great views of the island (check out Koko Head Crater Hike).
5. Shave Ice
Whether it be Waiola or Matsumoto, one must indulge in …
