Some people consider wakeboarding as similar to surfing and they are correct. Before it was officially known as wakeboarding, the sport was earlier called skurfing or ski-boarding. In the Philippines, wakeboarding has come of age and is started to gain more and more followers from adventure seekers. It was introduced by a well-known celebrity. Among the more popular wakeboarding spots include Batangas and Camarines Sur. In wakeboarding, a motorboat running at great speed pulls a person who is standing on a surfboard. As the speeding motorboat pulls them, the wakeboarder performs stunts. From its humble beginnings, wakeboarding has evolved into an exciting sport within its association and has become a part of the X Games. If you are in the Philippines and looking for an exciting wakeboarding site, here are some of the major locations you can consider visiting. Lago de Oro Lago de Oro Cable Ski Park in Calatagan, Batangas is the first cable wakeboard park in the country. It is also a resort with several restaurants where one can spend time for relaxation and dining after spending a day wakeboarding and other water activities. CamSur Watersports Complex CamSur Watersports Complex is the site of the 2009 WWA Ultimate […]
Why don’t you treat yourself to the vacation of a lifetime this year? Whether you go it alone or take your family along, there is something for everybody on the mountain slopes of Europe. You have probably seen people skiing on the television ad always thought that sport was for the elite. Maybe it was at one time but things are different now. Anybody can jet off on a fantastic skiing package holiday and have an incredible time for a fair price. It will often cost you no more than a holiday in the sun, and it gives you more for you money, in my humble opinion. Have I persuaded you yet? Here are the advantages of a skiing holiday you will never forget. Adventure Heading off into the wilderness is always an adventure. If you take your children along, they will look out of the coach window in awe as you leave the airport. As you leave the population centres behind, your blood pressure will start to lower, and your mind will relax. Are you aware that you can book a luxury holiday and travel to your country of choice on a private jet? A limousine or helicopter will […]
Harry Potter is one of the most well-loved franchises in books as well as in the movies. While most of the places mentioned in the books are fictional, with the exception of London, most of them are real film locations. Unfortunately, most of them are closed to visitors. Here are some of the London locations where Harry Potter movies were shot. London Harry Potter lived a normal life in suburban London in the fictional town of Little Whinging. There in that little town, Harry became an orphan and was raised by an anti-magic aunt and uncle. The London Zoo Reptile House was the sight of where 10-year old Harry realized his magical powers when he talked to a boa constrictor. Soon he was invited to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Other sites in London used for Harry Potter films are the Big Ben and Parliament where Harry was welcomed to the modern city inhabited by the Muggles; King’s Cross Station where Harry took the train to Hogwarts. A red steam train—the Hogwarts Express—took Harry and Ron from the Scottish countryside to the Hogwarts, where Harry will be spending his next seven years. Other famous London attractions featured in […]
Hello. It has always been my dream to visit Vienna Austria, the land of music. Ever heard of the great Mozart? It’s him! He was born and raised here in Vienna. Since I am currently based in Prague, I simply booked a bus ticket from Prague to Vienna, since I’m <26, and a holder of ISIC card, I got a 15% discount. I pay 31.5Euro for my RT bus transfer at student agency. I booked a hostel reservation to A&H Hostel at Reunmanplatz for 3 nights – 41Euro. Just few blocks away from the metro, or a block to bus station. I also downloaded a Tripadvisory Vienna App to My phone, so I will have ideas where to go. Make sure you got the updated metro map of Vienna! I purchased the 72 hours metro ticket, take note, you can also use this to take tram and buses. Just buy your ticket on the ticket machine and don’t forget to validate it!!! My favorite place in Vienna is the Schoburnn Palace and Garden. Go there, so you’ll know why! My second would be the Belvedere Palace and the Hofburg Palace. Since Vienna is known for classical music, you must not […]
To be fair, hurtling down the sides of steep mountains, wearing very tight clothes at eye watering speeds is not everyone’s cup of tea. We are, of course, talking about skiing, the adrenalin charged, fast paced sport of most snowy places. Learning to ski to an acceptable level does not actually take that much time, and you don’t really need to be that fit or athletic. You do, of course, have to have a certain physical ability, but once you are on the slope it is pretty much is all downhill. That said, like any extreme sport, the further you take it, the more demanding it becomes until you eventually achieve higher levels of skill, fitness and acquire the much sought after steely nerve. However, before you go out and book a ticket to France or Austria, here are a few tips you could definitely learn from. Take the first steps. Whatever you do, don’t go on a skiing holiday with friends or family if they offer to teach you whilst you are there. The friend or family member generally makes a terrible skiing coach who will bore quickly and eventually say the magic words ‘you’ll be fine’. This, […]
Ha Long Bay has to be one of the most visited sites in Vietnam. Its sheer beauty is a major draw card for millions of visitors each year who spend time on boat cruises drifting in and out of the thousands of islands. While most tours involve cave visits, kayaking and swimming, there are a few activities which have passed underneath the radar despite how amazing they are. Here are four of the top underrated experiences you should check out when touring Ha Long Bay in the future. Mountain Biking While most of the area’s activities are water based, few realise that there are actually some larger islands which you can explore on bike. Cat Ba is the best of these as there are a number of trails to choose from. You can also see plenty of wild animals while there. If you’re lucky, maybe you’ll spot a Cat Ba Langur, a primate unique to the island and one of the most endangered in the world. While touring the island, also remember to stop in at villages such as Viet Hai for a unique look at the local culture and lifestyle. Bicycles can be rented on the island so […]
The island of Koh Samui is one of Thailand’s most popular holiday destinations. Travellers with a range of budgets, from backpackers to luxury holidaymakers, will find that there’s something for everyone. Single people, groups of friends and families can all find the perfect holiday on Koh Samui. Whether they enjoy sports, nature, parties or just lounging on the beach, there’s fun everywhere. There are plenty of things to see and do, including many that you just can’t leave the island without experiencing. Big Buddha The Big Buddha statue is possibly Koh Samui’s most famous landmark. The statue is located on a small rocky island, just off Koh Samui’s northeastern point. Far from being an ancient landmark, the 12-metre golden statue was built in 1972. Locals know it as Wat Phra Yai, and you can reach it by a causeway connecting it to the main island. If you arrive in Koh Samui by aeroplane, the Big Buddha may be one of the first things you see as you arrive. You can see it from a distance of several kilometres. The Big Buddha temple is not just an artistic attraction though. The temple is a sacred place, so be sure to dress […]