Baguio is a highland city
elevated at around 1,500 meters above sea level, situated in the Cordillera
Mountains in the Philippines. At this high altitude, Baguio City is generally
colder by 8˚C than any other cities in the country. Colder days can go down as
low as 7˚C while summer days can go up as high as 30˚C. Baguio is also called
the “City of Pines” because pine trees are abundant here. Baguio City is 4
hours away from Kabayan, Benguet (Ranger Station, Mt. Pulag), 6 hours away from
Sagada, 4 hours away from Tarlac City and 2-3 hours away from Dagupan City.
Attractions include Mines View Park, Camp John Hay, Burnham Park and The
Mansion. Baguio hosts the annual Panagbenga Festival. Posts under Baguio: Baguio Walk Tour: Leonard Wood | Dine in 50's Diner | Baguio Haunted White House | Botanical Garden of Baguio | How to Go to Baguio Leonard Wood | Baguio Day Tours | The Baguio Cathedral | Session Road: Baguio Restaurants and More | Viewing Mines View Park | .
Bolinao is a town located
in the western side of Pangasinan. It features golden beaches, underground
caves, falls, rock formations and its more than 400 years old church. There was
also an unfounded information that the first mass was actually held here. Two
of Marian Rivera’s soap operas (Dyesebel and Amaya) were shot here. People in
Bolinao speak Ilocano. Posts under Bolinao: The Golden Beach of Patar | Escape to Bolinao | Bolinao Lighthouse, Cave, Falls, Rock & Roll | How to Go to Bolinao + Photo Ops.
Camiling is a first class
municipality located at the northwest tip of Tarlac province, adjacent to
Bayambang in Pangasinan. When one is traveling to Hundred Islands or Bolinao,
he passes through this town. Camiling houses the Maria Clara Museum, or Leonor
Rivera’s ancestral house. Leonor Rivera was Rizal’s ultimate love (though
frustrated).Camiling tells both past and history. One can also witness trees on
top of ruins. Camiling celebrates Iniruban & Chicharon Festival during the
last week (or 3rd week) of October. Posts under Camiling: Camiling on the Spot! | How to Go to Camiling, Tarlac.
Clark is an economic zone
(and a former military base) located at the heart of Angeles City in Pampanga.
It houses the DiosdadoMacapagal International Airport (which was planned to
become the new NAIA 1 Terminal in a matter of years). Clark also hosts the annual
Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta usually held in February
(second week). Clark also features zoo and gravity go karts. Posts under Clark: Clark Zoo & Gravity Go Karts | Clark Outskirts and Barracks | How to Go to Clark + More Photos.
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Hundred Islands
National Park (or commonly known as the Hundred Islands), is a group of islands
located at the Lingayen Gulf near Alaminos, Pangasinan. Activities in Hundred
Islands include island hopping, snorkeling, kayaking, banana boating, caving, swimming,
camping and more. When one is in Alaminos, he can try visiting the ancestral
houses there. Posts under Hundred Islands: Hop to Hundred Islands! | Hop to Hundred Islands! Snorkeling Unltd | How to Go to Hundred Islands + Photo Ops.
Manaoag is a town
located in central Pangasinan. It is 30 minutes by van from Dagupan City.
Devotees visit Shrine of Our Lady of Manaoag, Manaoag Church, park adjacent to
it and the pyramid. There are many people attending the mass during Sundays.
Many people believe that She brings miracles to their lives. Posts under Manaoag: A Visit to Manaoag Shrine.
Subic (the SBMA, not
the town) is a freeport zone located at the southern tip of Olongapo, Zambales.
It features high class resorts with water sports facilities. It also houses the
Ocean Adventure Park, Zoobic Safari and Tree Top Adventure Park. Other tourist
attractions are the bat kingdom, Jungle Joe, Jest Camp. Subic has its own duty free shops and SM City
Olongapo along Magsaysay Drive is now open. Olongapo is near the becoming
famous hideaway Anawangin Cove ,Nagsasa Cove, and Capones Island. Posts under Subic: Planning 102: Booking Tickets & Hotel in Olongapo | At Magsaysay Drive in Olongapo | Zoobic Safari, A Zoo Leveled Up | Zoobic Safari & The Safari Ride | Zoobic Safari's Aetas' Trail and Crocodile Farm | Tree Top Adventure & Subic Yachts | How to Go to Subic Attractions & List of Expenses |.