Just last December, we visited Zambales for our Company Christmas Party. We had fun and we were able to relax and free ourselves of the worries from our work. The sea was very clean even if it’s not white sand.

Zambales is a treasure trove worth checking out. Gather your friends for a weekend of swimming, hiking and yes, camping! Affordable and yet so exciting, this is one trip that’s truly for the books.

Tipid Transportation
Much has been said about Pundaquit and its nearby islands, Capones and Anawangin and save money on accomodations or stay at Pundaquit’s Megan Paradise Resort [tel. nos. (047)621-0507 and 913-3784], which will cost you P750 for two nights stay. If ever you decide to set up camp, make sure you have all the provisions ready, from handy stoves to rechargeable lamps, to sleeping bags and other emergency supplies.

Fun Food-Trippin’
At Pundaquit, you can avail of a delicious meal from local cafeterias for only P40 – thus, P200 to P300 is enough to feed you for the entire weekend. You may also check out Wild Rose Beach Inn [email info@wildrosebeachinn.com] for its yummy fried-rice-and-longganisa breakfast combo. Cosmo suggests your bring baon, especially if you’re planning to pitch camp at Anawangin or Capones.

Tours and Treats
Forty five minutes away from Pundaquit by boat, Anawangin is an ideal destination for relaxing, sunning, camping, and hiking. With its serene lake, picturesque seashore, and a forest of pine trees, this is a perfect spot to commune with nature. Not far from Anawangin is Capones, where you can enjoy the beach or take a hike to the lighthouse, the Faro de Punta Capones. Here, the barkada can marvel at the seascape together.