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About Bowie

Like to travel in the Philippines.

Photo of the Week

I few years ago my wife and I took a road trip.  We stayed one night at the Canyon Cove Resort in Nasugbu, Batangas on the way to Mindoro.  The room was ok, but the pool was fantastic.    Get a look at  pool … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week

I have been to the Capone  and Camara islands in Pundaquit, Zambales, Philippines several times.   In January of 2014 captured this photo of the ridgeline on Capone Island.   Was a very clear day and the sun was beginning its approach … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week

I was trying to decide which photo to display this week.   I had two in mind; “The village  on the River” on the way to Pundaquit or the “The chickens eating raw coconut” in Carcar Cebu. I finally decided on the “Village”. If … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week

When you visit the Philippines, and go to any beach area, you are most likely to see a banca boat.   The banca boats come in all sizes and colors.  During my traveling adventures, I have taken several banca boats in Subic Bay, … Continue reading

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New Year of Posts

To all my users, I will posting new material this year on the Philippines, and will have a few quest authors.

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Hundred Islands, Alaminos City Pangasinan

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The Hundred Islands National Park is in the province of Pangasinan in northern Philippines. It is located in Alaminos City, Pangasinan. The islands 124  are scattered in Lingayen Gulf and covers an area of 18.44 square kilometers . Of the124 … Continue reading

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Boracay Beach Video

I posted another video of Boracay.  This one is Station Three beach, late morning hours. http://youtu.be/URl0F1g0REw Enjoy,  the music is from a YouTube selection. Jim the Kano  

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Tamaraw Falls (Quick Visit), Mindoro

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While on the way to Puerto Galera in 2010, we stopped at Tamaraw Falls for about one hour.  The previous night we stayed at the Filipiniana Hotel and Resort (see post).   The falls are about an hour or so to the north … Continue reading

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Palompon, Leyte

There will a post on Palompon, Leyte coming soon from a friend of mine.

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Filipiniana Hotel – Calapan

    If you passing through Calapan City in Mindoro, Philippines, and need a place to stay, check out the Filipiniana Hotel.  We spent one night there back in April 2010.   The price was very reasonable.   There is a open air restaurant near the pool.  … Continue reading

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