The Best Tour Guide Books

Seeking for an adventure is fun but we should plan ahead before travelling so I've search for the Top 5 Best Tour Guide Books which can give us tips and information on what are the beautiful places to visit. Books that can teach us on how to become  an effective tour guide and can give us knowledge on how to have tour guide jobs. 

Now here's my Top 5 Best Tour Guide Books.

1. Conducting Tours: 3rd Edition --  It is very useful especially to students who wants adventure in tourism. It has valuable information  about guiding, escorting and tour planning. Numerous photos, graphics and maps are also available in this book.

2. Selling Destinations  - A Geography for the Travel Professional. This book can greatly enhance their knowledge of the major and secondary destinations around the world and on how to increase sales.

3. Travel Happy, Budget Low ---- This book is my favorite because it will give you practical tips on how to travel economically and how to find inexpensive hotel and meals. Travel Happy will also help travelers save money.


                                                          

4. Access: Introduction to Travel and Tourism ---  This book is designed to prepare readers for a successful career in travel , tourism and hospitality industry.  I like this book because it is simple,  easy to understand and enjoyable.

5. How to Travel Full Time -- I personally love this book  because it is a collection of practical tips and stories by full time traveler and author , Colin Wright. It will help the full time travelers on how to prepare for life on the road.

Your Travel Checklist

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        Traveling is fun but we must not forget the things that we should bring so that   our excitement and the good times will not be spoiled and remember that it is always nicer if you travel light.

Now here's the travel checklist made for you.

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1. Swiss Army Knife-This is very important because it is a tool with many purpose.

2. Camera-Never forget to bring a camera with you so that you can capture the moments that are special to you.

3. Charger for your gadgets-Bring these things because it's really hard to find a place or person where you can borrow chargers.

4. Sunblock-Staying under the sun is nice but you should apply sunblock first to protect your skin from harmful UV rays.

5. Safety pins-It is better to bring safety pins because you might need it someday.

6. Ziploc bags-It is very useful and handy.You can use it to store food, wet clothes and your gadgets charger so that it will never get wet.

7. Over the Counter medicines-Bring medicines for headache, toothache, cough and colds.

8. Earplugs and eye cover-It is important to bring earplug and eye cover so that you will never be disturb and you can sleep well whenever you have a companion to your room.

9. A nice outfit- You should have at least one of this because it is important to be always ready if there are invitations like party.

10. Notebook and pen- You might need it during travel to take down important notes.

If you wanted to add our travel checklist. Feel free to write it down. I would really appreciate it:D

The Philippine Tarsier

     

              

    This cute little creature is found in Bohol City and  the smallest primate in the world.Tarsier are also known as the clinger because they always cling on the branches. The head and body length ranges from 10 to 15cm.  Tarsiers  jump from tree to tree and catch insects to eat. 

    They have enormous eyes and wide ears which makes them good hunters at night.  The eyeball is approximately 16 mm in diameter and is large as its entire brain. At daytime, they hide in hollows near the ground and usually sleeps in ferns and at the base of bamboo trees.

Ardent Hot Springs

         A wonderful place to spend time with family and friends which is located in Camiguin, Philippines. Ardent Hot Springs is heated by the volcanic activity of Mount Hibok-Hibok.  It is a pool which has different temperatures to choose from .  The water is lukewarm which is good for the body to make you feel relaxed, remove stress and it can also cure ailments because the water contains sulfur. They have beautiful landscape , restaurants,  cottages and rooms wherein you could also stay overnight.

                   If you want to have a back massage, you could also  try this mini waterfall.

Why Is It Important To Have A Dog?

          Dog's can be describe as Man's Best friend but  there are also many things why is it important to have a dog in our house. Aside from companionship, it has been discovered that their presence can help reduce blood pressure and lessen stress.Dogs offer comfort and could also speed up the recovery process of the patient.

They are also helping people for hunting, pulling loads, and assisting the police and military. The behavior of a dog is echoed in his relationship with you which is why he will sleep and rest while you are watching TV and easily gets up when you get up.They can also be a big help if you have children at home because it will teach your child on how to take responsibility and respect towards animals.

         Before deciding if you would like to have a dog, think first because dogs can live longer but they cannot be left alone for a long period of time.You must also have plenty of time for them because they also needs companion.Having a dog is also like you have a child that needs to be cared and loved.Now if you are already decided to have a dog, it must also fits your lifestyle. You can research on what breed are you going to choose.

Magellan's Cross

            Magellan's Cross is one of the  famous tourist attractions and  it is located in downtown of Cebu City.The huge christian cross was planted  after the Spaniards colonized the Philippines and to signify a meaningful event which was the baptism of Roman Catholic . It is ordered by Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese navigator working for the King of Spain.

          You could also see women who are selling candles with different colors.They ask for your name and dances in front of the cross as they will say a prayer for your protection and health.

               Now, the cross in encased in tindalo wood to protect the original cross from people who remove parts as a souvenir or from those who believes that it has miraculous power.

White Island

        

 If your a beach lover, don't miss to visit the White Island, a sand-bar in Camiguin , Philippines.  The pump boats will bring you to the island. So have the wonderful experience to go there during low tide and see the island shrinking but have no fear because it will not completely disappear.

                                            This sand-bar is surrounded by coral reefs.

Cruise on Loboc River

       Dine and have a relaxing moment while cruising at Loboc River.  I definitely recommend this for those people who wants to visit Bohol, Philippines.

      It has a nice ambiance and  the local group will play a rondalla music. Have the once-in-a-lifetime experience to sing and dance with them.

Chocolate Hills

This picture was taken at Sagbayan Peak.

                                It is one of the main attractions in Bohol, Philippines. A hill which  is covered with grass and turns into chocolate brown during dry season. There are at least 1,260 hills and are scattered throughout the towns of Carmen , Sagbayan and  Batuan.

The Sunken Cemetery

If you're planning to go on trip in Camiguin Island. Don't miss to visit this place.

The cemetery sunk under the sea when Mt. Vulcan Daan erupted in 1871.

Places To Visit In Subic Bay Philippines

No. 1 -- Ocean Adventure   
       Location:     Camayan Wharf, | West Ilanin Forest Area,, Subic, Luzon, Philippines.  

  

        If you love dolphins and sea lions, this place is perfect for you. The park is open from 8 A.M. to 4:00 P.M daily. Entrance fee is affordable so bring the whole family to the open-water marine park. A great place to a spend a  wonderful day with your family and friends.  When I was a child, I used to dream of seeing a  live dolphin and now it is a dream come true. You don't have to travel abroad just to be with them because it can be found in the Philippines which is in Subic . Swimming with the dolphins is possible in this place and staying long with them is allowed, so grab the once in a lifetime opportunity.
      You will also enjoy watching the shows of the dolphins and sea lions. See them doing wonderful tricks and showing their talents. It is not only for the kids but for the whole family which is really nice for family bonding.  There are also  shops  available in this area were you could buy souvenirs.

Swim with the dolphins.

       I definitely recommend this place. So if you have the chance to visit Subic , never miss to go to Ocean Adventure. It is a place where you would love to visit again and again.






No. 2 -- Zoobic Safari   
      Location:      Group I Ilanin Forest Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines

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An amusement park where you can see exotic animals.The entrance rate as of this time is
       Php495.00 --Adult
       Php 395.00--Kids
Zoobic Safari is a place perfect for families and friends who would like to be with animals and be close to nature. I would also recommend this for field trips because you will really learn a lot from this place.



The following attractions are:

• Zoobic  Park 

You will be able to see exotic and wild animals here. You see birds , deer and even animals like lion and camel which can be rarely seen in other parks.

Reindeer                                                    Have the wonderful experience to feed the animals.                     

Camel

• Animal MuZooeum

  

I love this place because you will have the chance to see a collection of  bones which came from exotic animals.
They are preserved in this museum which is really nice.









Spotted Fallow Deer

• Aeta's Trail

In this place, you will be able to meet and greet one of the tribe in the Philippines which are the Aeta's. 

• Serpentarium

                   If you wanted to see different kinds of reptiles, I would recommend to visit this place.
When I heard about the word Serpentarium, I had a feeling of a little bit scared because I am afraid of reptiles. But when I finally entered the room, I was amazed and happy. Happy because I know I had the once in a lifetime chance to see them and I really enjoyed watching them. They are so adorable.

• Croco Loco

                

   Have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to feed these crocodiles.

• Tiger Safari

     This is what I love most in Zoobic Safari. Here, you will have the chance to take a closer look with the tigers. It is really exciting and I really had fun in tiger safari. If I would be given a chance to visit Subic again, I will  definitely go back to this  place.