19 Mar 2013
in La Union Tags: Bacnotan, beach, Instagram, La Union, surfing, travel
After the one-day Digital Influencers Marketing Summit in Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point, we headed to San Juan for a little bit of surfing. Surfing was no good in Urbiztondo that Sunday so we found ourselves boarding a jeep with our surf boards and instructors to Bacnotan. The sun was relentlessly hot but that did not stop us from surfing all day.
I had just come from El Nido, and went straight to La Union. This sunburn was going to be, only, the start of a series of very bad sunburns. *Shakes head*
I strap my leash on my left leg, being goofy, so there goes the white patch where my leash was.
07 Nov 2012
in La Union, Photography, Surfing, Travel Factor Tags: La Union, San Juan, San Juan Surf Resort, Sea Nymph, surf and music festival, Surf and Music Festival 2012, surfing, Travel Factor, Urbiztondo
Day 3 of the Surf and Music Festival 2012 was spent surfing! My muscles were sore all over and bruises were starting to form on my left knee and here and there on my legs but aside from being there for the music and my friends, I was also there for the surf, so surf I did!
I passed on the drinking til the wee hours of that Saturday morning so I could have enough rest and wake up early with enough energy to actually paddle but I still woke up at 10 AM! Nevertheless, after a cup of coffee and tapsilog I was out in the sun and sea.
No matter how small the waves are, I never go out to surf without an instructor. I’ve learned it the hard way. I was once at Monaliza Point some years back, had a really long ride that brought me near the shore and the corals and rocks, and made the mistake of paddling out in the wrong direction when I was wiped out to the point of drowning. Good thing I had Anthony Valdez as my instructor then so he came out to help me. I haven’t been to the point since then. I’m building up some stamina and some courage for that. Also, there were so many people out during the festival that accidents were almost inevitable and H had broken a board in two the day before. My best friend on this trip was Tinay.
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05 Oct 2012
in Surfing, Travel Factor Tags: La Union, music, San Juan, SMF, surf and music festival, Surf and Music Festival 2012, surfing, Travel Factor
For more updates, Like the Aloha Boardsports page on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Alohabsports
And the Surf and Music Festival 2012 official website for more information:
http://alohaboardsports.wix.com/surfmusicfestival
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And if you are looking for packages, Travel Factor has it all:
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05 Sep 2012
in Ilocos Tags: Ilocos, Ilocos Norte, surf and music festival, surfing, Travel Factor
The Aloha Boardsports Surf and Music Festival 2012 is fast approaching! Here are some updates.
Like the Aloha Boardsports Official Facebook page for more details on the event.
Like the Travel Factor Facebook page for more updates on packages.
Check this page out for more details on the TF packages ->http://beta.travelfactor.org/smf2012/
Travel Factor has the best rooms at the festival. Stay right at the center of all the surf and music. Last 100 slots for Mairaira Beach (Brgy. Balaoi, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte)!
As of 12:45 PM, Sep 4, 2012, Travel Factor have the following available slots for Mairaira Beach:
PREMIUM AC – many slots available
PREMIUM Fan – fully booked
REGULAR AC – 35 slots available
REGULAR Fan – 11 slots available
ADVENTURE AC – 3 slots available
ADVENTURE Fan – 12 slots available
Register now while slots are available!
20 Aug 2012
in Surfing Tags: Bagasbas, Calicoan, camarines norte, Eastern Samar, Ilocos Norte, La Union, north swell, Pagudpud, Siargao, surfing, surfing 2012, Surigao del Sur, Urbiztondo
Daet, Camarines Norte. August 30 – Sept 2, 2012
Detailed blog post is HERE.
San Juan, La Union. September 7 to 9, 2012
Detailed blog post is HERE.
Eastern Samar. October 9 to 14, 2012
Detailed blog post is HERE.
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20 Aug 2012
in Eastern Samar, Surfing Tags: Calicoan, Eastern Samar, Guian, surfing
CATEGORIES:
Shortboard Men’s Open, Wahine and Junior
Longboard Men’s Open and Wahine
(photo by Kage Gozun of Surftolivetosurf.tumblr.com, Guiuan Comp 2011)
(poster design by Aris Acoba)
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SCHEDULE OF SURF COMP (subject to changes)
Day 1 (Tuesday, Oct 9)
Start of registration for all categories;
Opening Get-Together; Acoustic Night
Orientation of Competitors
Day 2 (Wednesday, Oct 10)
Start of competition; Surf Moonlight Cinema
Day 3 (Thursday, Oct 11)
Whole-day Competition; Surf Moonlight Cinema
Day 4 (Friday, Oct 12)
Whole-day Competition; Surf Moonlight Cinema
Day 5 (Saturday, Oct 13)
Whole-day Competition; Bikini Open 2012
Day 6 (Sunday, Oct 14)
Target date of Awarding; Reggae Party
Excursion and Tour to a cave complex
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Adventure Caving
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HOW TO GET HERE (Guiuan, E. Samar)
By Plane:
MANILA/ CEBU to TACLOBAN (via PAL, Cebu Pac, AirpPhil, Zest Air)
TACLOBAN AIRPORT/TERMINAL to GUIUAN TOWN PROPER
(via Van: Duptours or Van-Van’s for 150 php per person)Duptours Van Transportation:
0918-600-2240/ 0917-306-3233
Van Rentals (Tacloban to Guiuan and vice versa)
Commuter Van rental: good for 15 people plus boards
o Tacloban Airport to Guiuan: P2,550
o Tacloban Terminal to Guiuan: P2,250
D4D Van rental: good for 16 people plus boards
o Tacloban Airport to Guiuan: P2,700
o Tacloban Terminal to Guiuan: P2,400
By Bus:
Manila – Guiuan (via Silver Star, Eagle Star, Fortune Bus located @ Cubao,
(P1, 400 fare)
Note: travel time is approximately 24 hours; will ride RORO
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20 Aug 2012
in Camarines Norte, Surfing Tags: Bagasbas, camarines norte, LokalSoul, surfing
The 3rd Pacific Kaos is bigger than ever.
FINAL ITINERARY FOR THIRD PACIFIC KAOS
Day 1 (August 29, 2012: Wednesday)
I. Registration last day(Bagasbas Park) — 9AM – 5PM
II. Surf Clinic (Bagasbas Shore) — 9AM – 5PM
III. Orientation for All Participant (Bagasbas Park) — 7PM – 9PM
Day 2 (August 30, 2012: Thursday)
I. Surf Comp Mens Open Elimination (Mercedes)
II. Women: Class A and Class B (Mercedes)
Day 3 (August 31, 2012: Friday)
I. Surf Comp (Mercedes)
II. Surf Clinic (Bagasbas Shore) – 9AM – 5PM
III. Push Race (Daet)
IV. Street Skateboarding (Bagasbas)
V. Freestyle Longboarding (Bagasbas)
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19 Aug 2012
in La Union, Surfing Tags: La Union, surfing, Urbiztondo
Join the BIGGEST Surf Tournament of 2012!
Over Php250,000 worth of cash & prizes, Oakley products to be given away!
OAKLEY LONGBOARDING SURF CHALLENGE 2012
September 7-9, 2012 Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union.
Powered by OAKLEY and Jack Daniels
For inquiries: Please call Christian Ong 09177945822
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Credits to this BLOG for the information.
04 May 2012
in Music, Travel Tags: Batangas, Nasugbu, reggae fest, skimboarding, surfing
The 6th Nasugbu Skim and Surf Competition, one of the most anticipated boardsports event in the province of Batangas, is happening on May 25-27, 2012.
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10 Oct 2011
in Travel Factor Tags: aloha board sports, art exhibit, exhibit, surf & music festival, surf and music festival, surf culture, surfing, Travel Factor
Calling all photographers and artists. Now is your chance to Shine.
Have a shot that embodies the free flow of the Surfing Lifestyle? Here is your opportunity to show off your work and be recognized.
The Surf & Music Festival brought to you by Aloha Boardsports and Travel Factor will host an artist exhibit brought to you by Havaianas.
The scope of the exhibit entails any work that you feel best embodies the Surf Culture. This can be action images, lifestyle images, beach landscapes, abstract images, music/concert imagery etc. It’s not limited to photographs only.
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