10 Fun Things to Do While Camping

Summer is in the air! I'm sure you feel it too! But what's not to love? This is the time where we can enjoy the season and of course, the weather. (Just make sure to bring your stylish hats to prevent heat strokes.) Aside from going to beach or resorts, you can definitely enjoy your summer vacation through camping. Yes, camping as in tents and bonfires. Cool isn't it? But sad to say, not all of us here want to go on a camping. Perhaps, they can't think of some other ways to enjoy the camp, other than installing their tents.

However, if you are one of those people who want to try new things, camping is recommendable for your summer activity. Camping doesn't let you enjoy and have fun, but this is also one of the many where you can have a great and memorable moments with your family and friends. Well, if you are planning to go camping in Pampanga Philippines, then you might want to consider doing these things for you to more fun.

1. Start a campfire

This is one of the common things to do for most campers. Of course, you will be amazed by the beauty of a campfire. Well, you can do something such as truth or dare, music jam or even cook your favorite dinner while having a camp fire. I'm sure, you will love the sight of it. Just make sure to observe safety at all times.

2. Practice yoga

If you think that you can't do yoga in an open space, then you better think again. In fact, there are more benefits you can get when you do yoga while on your camping. For some reasons, you can definitely reconnect with Mother Nature. Of course, not just nature, but you will also enjoy how peaceful and satisfying it is to do yoga.

3. Tell scary stories around the fire

Some of you here might not be convinced on this since they think that telling scary stories are so last year. But don't you know that it is also one of the things most campers love to do? Well, you can share old scary stories with them and see how they react to it. isn't it exciting to see their reactions? (haha)

4. Go for a bike ride

There's nothing beats a ride when you do it in a place where you can find serenity. Of course, you got to feel Mother Nature while on your ride. Moreover, you don't need to worry about the pollution since all you can think of is the cool summer breeze. Who would not like to experience it, right?

5. Go on a photo walk

This is also one of the many ways you can practice your photography skills. Of course, since the scenery is breath-taking, you would not want to miss taking a picture of the place. I'm sure you'd definitely love to stroll around and find some nice spot for picture taking sessions.

6. Take a nap in the middle of the day

I'm sure you definitely love to do this thing. Considering the fact that most of us here are stressed from work or from school, all we want to do is to unwind in a relaxing and beautiful place – away from work, noise, and other pollution. You can even set up a hammock and take a nap.

7. Take a bath in the lake

Aside from the beach, you can also go swimming in the lake. It's way more fun since you can definitely enjoy how nature would really bring us satisfaction and contentment in life. Agree? Take time to explore the lake, I'm sure you will also love to splurge yourself in.

8. Stare up the stars and try to point out the constellations

This might sound cheezy and boring for some, but this is also one of the things most campers love to do. Just for a night, try appreciating simple things such as starring up the stars. With that, you will definitely appreciate how wonderful our Creator is.

9. Try to make a fire by rubbing two sticks together

I'm sure not everybody knows how to make a fire by rubbing two stick. I'm guilty of this too. But when you go for camping, this is also one of the perfect times to learn and experience camping routines. I know, it's definitely fun and exciting.

10. Learn to play a game

Whether you realize it or not, there are actually thousands of games you don't know yet. This is the time where you can have an extra time for it. Of course, you are on your vacay and I'm sure you have the time to learn some of the fun games during your childhood days.


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Dress Code 101: Pool Party Fashion Etiquette

In the midst of a scorching summer heat, many of us would want to take an afternoon dip in a country club’s pool. This would also be the perfect opportunity for some of us to show off what we have been working on all summer, our newly flattened stomachs and our toned abs. Unfortunately, though an afternoon spent frolicking in the pool seems like an ideal way to beat the summer heat, there are some of us who make unwise sartorial decisions that would turn an otherwise fun afternoon pool party into an embarrassing affair caused by a potential wardrobe malfunction. As this is something we would not want to happen, it would be best if we followed the basic poolside etiquette as in this way you would be effectively avoiding unwanted stares from other guests.

Seeing as this is something most of us want to avoid (especially for those of us who love slinky swimwear that cling to our bodies), this article has collected a number of clothing items that you should never wear while swimming or taking a dip in the pool. So that whether you are hosting a summer pool party, going to one or are simply lounging at your favorite poolside place, you would not be leaving other guests with the wrong impression.

1.)    SWIM BRIEFS 

This is something that has gone incredibly tacky over the years and should only be worn by individuals who are swimmers or athletes in that aspect or Olympians as this would most certainly not look out of place on them. In any case, you should never wear swim briefs to the pool. Opt for swimming trunks that closely resemble shorts instead or board shorts. They come in varied styles, cuts and colors that finding one suitable for you should not be all too hard.

2.)    OVERSIZED TEES 

Oversized tees may cover everything you would want to conceal. However, you should also bear in mind that cotton (which tees are predominantly made of) becomes rather heavy when soaked and drenched in water. And when this happens, it can restrict a lot of movement when you are swimming. So as a rule, tees that fall down to your knees or generally oversized tees should never ever be worn to go swimming. Dive in using your favorite bathing suit or at least one that suits you. Do not forget to apply the sunscreen before and after hitting the water if you are looking to avoid sunburn.

3.)    EXCESSIVE PERFUME 

Not only is it largely impractical, but should you overdo it and you will be attracting a horde of mosquitoes once the sun starts setting. Instead, use your fragrance sparingly and enjoy a dip in the pool being itch-free or lounging on the pool without these bloodthirsty pests biting on you every chance they get.

4.)    THONGS

You may want to flaunt your newly toned backside or rear, but this is an effective way to draw attention and not in a good way. Unless it is a private event where only you and a significant other are the attendees, it is best to keep your thongs in the closet where they belong. Opt for swimwear that would flatter your body but would not draw any unnecessary attention from the guests and would not have you as the party’s main topic for gossip.

5.)    STILETTOS 

As much as you may want to look stylish and fashion forward at all times and even when you are about to take a dip in a pool, it is incredibly unsafe to be sporting this kind of footwear not only in the pool but by the poolside as well. Wearing a pair of stilettos by itself is already a risk but add a slippery pavement to that and you will be making the scenario all the more precarious. Keep your sexy shoes away from the water and save them for a Saturday night out in town. Instead, opt for practical waterproof sandals that would make it easier for you to tread on the slippery ground.

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PLACES TO VISIT ON YOUR NEXT TRIP TO PAMPANGA

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In the year 1571, the Spaniards discovered the beautiful province of Pampanga in the Philippines making it the first Spanish province in the Philippines. Located in Central Luzon and flanked by Bataan and Bulacan, this place is well known for being the gastronomic capital of the country—what with the various food delicacies and native food you feast your taste buds on. In fact, the place gave itself the moniker “The Place of Kakanin” for having the best in native and food delicacies. However, Pampanga is not only famed for its great tasting and scrumptious food. Unbeknownst to most, Pampanga is a place teeming with adventure and travel opportunities—even ones that you can cross off on your bucket list. 

On your next visit to this delightful place, be sure to visit the places below so that whether you are staying in Holiday Inn Clark Pampanga, or any hotel that you may be billeted in, you will be guaranteed a trip to this place like no other. 

1.)    MUSEO NING ANGELES 

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For art enthusiasts and history buffs alike, Museo Ning Angeles is the place to be. The museum opened its doors to visitors just in the year 1999, and it features an array of various dioramas, photos, paintings and artworks that represent the pride of the town. Another reason to visit is the fact that just four years ago, the National Museum of the Philippines acknowledged the museum as an “Important Cultural Property of the Philippines. For visitors desiring a place to relax, fret not as the museum features a coffee shop brewing the town’s finest beans. 

2.)    ZOCOBIA FUN ZOO

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For the kids and the kids at heart, Zocobia Fun Zoo is an incredible start to your vacation in Pampanga especially to those who have a soft spot for our four-legged friends. Zocobia Fun Zoo is a place everyone can enjoy as this fifty-hectare zoo theme park features an animal show which showcases tricks performed by a monkey, pot-bellied pig and a poodle. After catching the show, you are free to feed and pet the different kinds of birds and wild animals. Of course, you should never leave the zoo without trying their Zooc ride—the first and only gravity car in the Philippines, a fun ride that has a unique braking and steering system which would allow you to move continuously down the 400-meter track.

3.)    SAN GUILLERMO CHURCH 

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For those desiring a location with a touch of history, San Guillermo Church should be one of your stops as it is one of the oldest churches in Pampanga. What sets this church apart from the rest is that it was able to survive natural calamities that had once struck the town such as when Mt. Pinatubo erupted in 1991 which had then buried half the size of the church. It had taken many years before the church was fully restored to its original structure and today, locals and travelers visit the church to pay homage to its resilience and the town’s efforts in restoring it. 

4.)    MIYAMIT FALLS 

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Adventurers and trekking aficionados will appreciate the picturesque scenery of this place and will relish the opportunity for trekking. Miyamit falls look both wild and beautiful—a real place for an adventure where the locals known as the Aetas will show you the reins in their way in the wildlife. Of course, before you can revel in the beauty at the peak, it requires quite an effort from you with more than four hours of walking and discomfort, but once you have seen the magnificence of it all, you can honestly say it will be a rewarding experience. 

5.)    DINOSAURS ISLAND 

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Take a trip back in time—back to when human beings did not exist in Pampanga’s well-known destination called Dinosaurs Island. The perfect stop for kids and school children during an educational tour, this island features dinosaurs such as the velociraptors, t-rexes and so many more. As the dinosaurs are equipped with animatronic features, they are quite realistic upon close encounter making it quite an extraordinary experience. Additionally, the dinos come with real sound and body movements which would make the entire encounter as close as it can get to the real thing.