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Mount Pinatubo crater lake. Picture by Frans Betgem.

Hiking to the crater lake of Mount Pinatubo

TravelBy Frans BetgemFebruary 2, 2016Leave a comment

The eruption of Mount Pinatubo was the largest of our lifetime. It happened on June 15, 1991. It was an event of epic proportions. It influenced the temperature worldwide for two years. The former summit of the volcano was obliterated and replaced by a caldera of 2.5 km wide. The caldera is now a crater lake. The eruption had…

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Picture of the Mount Pinatubo eruption in 1991 taken from Clark Airbase

Hiking the slopes of Mt. Pinatubo in 1996

TravelBy Frans BetgemJanuary 27, 2016Leave a comment

The eruption of Mount Pinatubo on Luzon in the Philippines on 15 June 1991 wa the second largest eruption of the 20th century. The eruption of the Novarupta volcano in 1912 in Alaska was the largest. The arrival of Typhoon Yunya (Diding) brought a lethal mix of ash and rain to areas surrounding the volcano which worsened the situation.…

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View on Manila from Sun Cruises ferry to Corregidor.Picture by Frans Betgem

Trip to Corregidor Island

TravelBy Frans BetgemJanuary 6, 2016Leave a comment

For those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of Manila and who are interested in history we highly recommend a day tour to the tiny island of Corregidor at the entrance of Manila Bay. Due to this location, Corregidor was fortified by the US military with several coastal artillery and ammunition magazines to…

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Boy hiding. Sinulog Festival Parade 2015.

Sinulog Festival – Cebu City 2018

Indigenous culture, TravelBy Frans BetgemNovember 25, 2015Leave a comment

Sinulog Festival – Cebu City 2018 In Cebu City the month of January is the month of the Sinulog festival. It is one of the most famous festivals on the Philippine calendal. The Festival attracts millions of visitors each year. The main event is the full-day procession also known as the Grand Parade. This takes…

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Street dancing in Dumaguete 2015

Buglasan Festival, Negros Oriental, 2015

TravelBy Frans BetgemOctober 30, 2015Leave a comment

The Buglasan Festival 2015 was celebrated from October 16 until 25 at Dumaguete and surrounding areas, Negros Oriental. This year’s theme was “building friendship worldwide and opening development opportunities”. Buglasan is a celebration of the island’s history and diversity of cultural riches that evolved from the many festivals commemorating each patron saint of a town/city…

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Selling chorizo

Carbon Market, Cebu City

TravelBy Frans BetgemMarch 2, 2015Leave a comment

The Carbon Market in downtown Cebu is definitely one of the most interesting markets in the Philippines. This market really is a must-visit if you are in Cebu City. It’s the oldest and largest farmer’s market in Cebu City. People say it is over a 100 years old. Strolling through the market is a lot…

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Jump off point for the hike to Lake Bababu Dinagat

Lake Bababu, Dinagat Islands

TravelBy Frans BetgemMarch 2, 2015Leave a comment

We hiked to Bababu Lake on Bababu Island, Dinagat, which was an amazing experience. The lake was discovered by Peter Langit right after World War II. Peter passed away in 1995. His tomb is at the start of the trek to the lake on a small secluded beach. His family continues to watch over the…

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Old steam train on Negros Occidental

The Hawaiian-Philippine Company, Negros Occidental

TravelBy Frans BetgemMarch 2, 2015Leave a comment

The Hawaiian-Philippine Company (HPCo) is the oldest and still very much operational sugar central in Silay City, Negros Occidental. It was established in 1918 and is currently owned by Jardine-Davis, a U.S. Company. HPCo is one of the few muscovado sugar producers left in the world. Muscovado sugar is an English corruption of the Spanish…

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Palms and scenery

The Pulang Tubig Waterfall in the Philippines

TravelBy Frans BetgemFebruary 28, 2015Leave a comment

The Pulang Tubig waterfall is located in the Northern Negros Natural Park, a protected area located in the northern mountainous forest region of the island of Negros in the Visayas. The Northern Negros Natural Park is located some 40 kilometres east-northeast of Bacolod, the largest city and capital of Negros Occidental. The park is centered…

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    • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Corporate Social Responsibility
    • Responsible Travel Policy
    • Sustainability
    • ChildSafe Movement
  • Destinations
    • Bicol
    • Bohol
    • Camiguin
    • Caraga
    • Cebu
    • Leyte – Ormoc
    • Mindoro
    • Central Luzon
    • Negros Occidental
    • Negros Oriental
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