#nagsasa

[randomlifeofmine]

Nagsasa Cove

[joshleyson]

a deeper well.

On this exact day 5 years ago, I was in this same location ensconced by the towering mountains with an overlooking view of a calm, seemingly waveless ocean in the pre-summer blistering heat in San Antonio, Zambales. This time I get to come back with my OG friends slash Zamboanga childhood homies, my friend Karen Blaise who's now based in Clark, Pampanga, and my CPA Lawyer friend Abegail from Dumaguete. After countless discussions of reunions and "travel goals" with some of the important people that we know, and 99% of those plans that never came to fruition, we decided that we would make this outdoor camp happen, and thank God we finally made it happen.

I felt like that 2D1N camping trip was surprisingly one of the longest weekends I had this year. Having to disconnect from our phones for a while because the camping site had no service was the perfect setting for us to reminisce about our adolescent and high school classic moments and teenage angst and how those unforgettable stories from our past (and sometimes politically incorrect moments lol) shaped the people we are today professionally and personally. We had a great time recounting all the crazy stories we had more than a decade ago, planned future travels, played frisbee in the middle of the night, and went hiking after sunrise breathing the cold pre-summer wind overlooking the almost CGI-looking mountains in Zambales. My belief of having this type of "disconnecting" was further reinforced from this trip that, as much as I want so much social interaction with a lot of people, I also like to be alone with the few people I truly trust, and that being alone doesn't have to be lonely and solitude is actually a good thing.

☾

Being on the road while listening to Kacey Musgrave's Deeper Well album (shoutout to Track 6 Sway as my favorite track off the record) revealed so many truths about my current situation and the things I'm dealing with in my personal life, both good and bad, and how I strive to find peace in accepting the pain and the lessons it has taught me, and that I've already arrived in my final destination on some certain aspects of my relationships especially with the people that I love, and that I need to move on. 

My Saturn has returned. 

J

February, 2024 | Nagsasa, San Antonio, Zambales

(Photos were shot using Fujifilm Simpleace 35 mm camera + FUJIFILM X-T100)

Stream Kacey Musgrave’s Deeper Well on Spotify and Apple Music.

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[hashirun]

Mt. Balingkilat

Elevation: 1100+ MASL

Difficulty: There has been a lot of contention among mountaineers with regard to the trail class / level of difficulty of Mt. Balingkilat. Some classify it as a minor climb, some classify it as a major climb. I guess it's somewhere in between.

Exposure: Maximum sun exposure. Bring lots of sunblock!

Features: Grassland and rocky assault.

The reward at the top: A breathtaking view of the West Philippine Sea (I refuse to call it the South China Sea), as well as these four coves: Anawangin, Talesayen, Nagsasa, and Silaungin.

[azelleannenavarro]

Summertime Gala’s: Top 3 Beaches in the Philippines to Beat the Heat!

Feeling hot? Feeling like showing your beautiful curves in front of different people? (We’re all for body positivity here!) In this article, we will dive and swim the information of the beautiful beaches here in the Philippines that is budget-friendly as well as hassle-free for first-time travelers. Whether you are a student or a first-time traveler who wants to try exploring this summer, you will never go wrong in this article as we will dive into pure white sand and scenic waterview while being affordable! So grab your iced teas, settle in, and immerse yourself with these beautiful beaches! Isla Verde, Batangas

“Center of the center”. This is how Smithsonian Institute described the place in 2007 because of its rich marine biodiversity. Situated between Batangas and Puerto Galera on Mindoro in the Philippines, Isla Verde Tropical Friendly Resort is situated on a small island in the Verde Island Passage. The travel from Manila to Batangas takes approximately an hour and a half. From there, it's a quick ride to Tabangao where you have to catch a bangka to cross the strait. Many visit this island from all over the world to scuba dive the nearby reefs because of the Verde Island Passage's famous marine life diversity. This resort is conveniently located near the Declared Marine Park's edge, making it simple to snorkel among the fish and corals that are shallower. Sample Itinerary: 04:30 am – ETD Manila 06:30 am – ETA Batangas Grand Terminal, P157 06:40 am – Tricycle to Tabangao Port, P75 (P300/4pax) 07:20 am – Board MB Super Mario, P10 08:40 am – Boat to Isla Verde, P120 10:00 am – Mahabang Buhangin, early lunch, environmental fee: P30 11:00 am – Island-hopping, P375 (P1500/4pax) 02:00 pm – Boat back to mainland, P625 (P2500/4pax) 03:00 pm – Ride jeepney to Batangas City, P50 04:00 pm – Ride jeepney to Grand Terminal, P12 04:30 pm – Bus back to Manila, P157

Anilao Beaches in Mabini, Batangas

The barangay (small administrative district) of Anilao, located in the Mabini municipality of Batangas, is known as the Philippine birthplace of scuba diving. Due to its colorful underwater environment, it is one of the most well-liked short weekend getaway destinations for tourists, especially diving lovers. It is located roughly 90 kilometers from Manila City. It's regarded by many expert divers as a haven for underwater macro photography and a stunning rainbow of vibrant and unusual  species. Anilao is home to more than 20 recognized diving sites, including Devil's Point, Layag-Layag, Kirby's Rock, Koala, Bethlehem, Arthur's Rock, Twin Rocks, Ligpo Island, and The Cathedral. Additionally, the Verde Island Passage—which is known as the "Center of the Center of Marine Biodiversity in the World"—is very close by.

Crystal Beach, San Narciso Zambales

San Narciso, Zambales is home to the Crystal Beach Resort. The village named after San Antonio serves as the starting point for the Anawangin and Nagsasa coves. In addition to camping, bonfires, surfing instruction, and occasionally beach parties during events, the resort also offers surfboard rentals.

[chrispuhsalow]

My friend Debbie invited me for a quick out of town to Zambales…

It was just Debbie, her BF Jom and me as the third wheel. We had the whole island of Nagsasa to ourselves except with the local of course, no other tourists..

While walking on the shores enjoying the sunset, Jom suddenly asked me if I can take a photo of them , as person who loves taking photographs, it was a no brainer… then pulled out my camera. To our surprise Jom went down to his knee and popped out a ring from his pocket.

I was happy as to where this scenario is going to, at least one from my circle of friends is going to get married. I don’t really know Jom that well, only met him twice.. but clearly Debbie is looks seriously Happy.

I’m glad they thought of me to be part of this event of their life…

[whooolaanmo]

nagsasaing ng tulingan.

📲

France : Hi Love ano merienda mo? asan ka? ano ginagawa mo?

Me : wala Love di pa ako nag memerienda busog pa ako late ako nag lunch, andine sa likod namin sa may tungko.

France : ginagawa mo dyan?

Me : nagsusulong ng gatong may sinalang kasi na sinaing na tulingan.

France : Love gusto ko nyan pwede pahingi di ba yan yung pinakain mo sa akin na napakalambot pati tinik luto.

Me : oo are nga yon sinaing na tulingan pero pinakain na din kita ng sinaing na tambakol, gusto mo? nag cracrave ka? 🤣🤣🤣 punta dito para patas pag gusto may paraan, tabla tabla lang ayaw mo ako samahan mag noodles sa SG edi ikaw pumunta dito para sa tulingan.

France : napaka! mo mapang asar ka talaga. 🤣🤣🤣.

8-10 hours na lutuan low fire.

Yung pader namin may panganlan ko pa LET.

Jan. 30, 2023 03:30 pm

[ziie0-0]

Tourist spot in Zambales

I have other blogs that talks about what are the worth the try places here in Baguio as a student who is foreign in the City and the culture. Now it’s my time to show off my hometown, Zambales. Here are some places that are worth the visit in Zambales, if you are ever planning to do so!

SBMA - Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority

(This is an underwhelming picture from my cellphone)

This town is an extension of Olongapo City, it is also a special economic zone located in the province of Zambales. It's the heart of action in Zambales, built on the old U.S. naval base. Think duty-free shopping, water sports, and loads of adventure like jungle treks and diving in Subic Bay. Perfect mix of business, fun, and nature all in one place! There are a lot of things you can do in this place, there are never ending choices of experiences to pick from!

Liw-Liwa Beach

(Travelling Light | Google Images)

This beach is straight out of a postcard located in San Felipe, Zambales with its golden sands, clear waters, and epic sunsets. It's a surfing hotspot, but also great for chilling by the shore, swimming, or exploring nearby beachfront hangouts. This place is my sister’s go-to relaxation place, even though we live an hour away from the San Felipe. I would too, especially with the beautiful sunset and sunrise view accompanied by the splashing of waves and chirping of birds. 

Lake Mapanuepe

(these are my [Baguio] friends and I when we brought them to Zambales, specifically this place is Lake Mapanuepe)

This place is also called the “Little New Zealand”, located in San Antonio, Zambales. There’s not much to do on this ground but to camp and spend time with your loved ones while enjoying nature's beauty.  It's this serene freshwater lake surrounded by lush greenery. But getting there, STRUGGLE is an understatement. The road is not yet finished so you have to go through a one of a kind rollercoaster ride just to enjoy the relaxing view. It’s literally a ride to hell to enjoy the heaven of a view. 

Worthy of special mention are:

Anawangin Cove

Capones Island

Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake

Potipot Island

Nagsasa Cove

 I haven’t been into these five places but as I can see, even those who doesn’t live in Zambales wants to visit the said places

Zambales is a hidden treasure full of potential, and if discovered, should not be trashed and be treated well. It is really a unique place, so if you plan to visit, keep these in mind!

[angeloelip]

In April 2023 my Family plan to go on a vacation where we can refresh and celebrate my Mother’s birthday. I actually suggest to have a vacation there since my Father lives in San Antonio Zambales so we can have a vacation and relatives visit too.

My Mom and Dad were not together so we don’t see each other for long time we can only see our Father if we visit him. Some of us rode a bus to get there it is 4 to 5 hours travel. We are so excited specially me because it is my first time to visit the place specially the beaches added up some excitement when my eldest sister tell us stories on how beautiful the beaches in there and telling us what we can do.

We go straight ahead to little Villa beach resort, since we need to celebrate my mom’s birthday first.

The resort has several cottages made up of Kawayan. There are two big rooms for visitors who want to stay overnight, one is air-conditioned. They call it family room. We choose to have the kawayan cottages, we really love to have this old version of staycation.

I really love the place, I felt peace all over my body. I can say I can relax in this place.

Pundaquit beach is located in San Antonio, Zambales it is my Father’s hometown.

Pundaquit is one of the barangays in San Antonio. In Zambales, when you say Pundaquit, most locals refer to it as beach. Maybe because of the fact that the barangay resides in a coastal area. So when people say “let’s go to Pundaquit,” it’s tantamount to saying “let’s go to the beach.

For someone like me who can simply appreciate the abundance of nature, it will always be a pleasure to see beaches deluge with mountains and trees. Pundaquit doesn’t offer white sand and turquoise-like water, but it proffers natural glow which makes you feel away from pollution and draggy vibe of the city

How could you not be amazed on a scene where sea waves directly hit the rocky mountain’s foot before it reaches the shore? How could you not be mesmerized to the perfect view of sunset?

Pundaquit also serves as terminal point of the tourists hankering to see Anawangin Cove, Nagsasa Cove and Capones Island. From Pundaquit, it takes 30 minutes to reach Anawangin, more than an hour to Nagsasa, and 25 minutes to Capones.

With fine and greyish sand, the sea water is abruptly deep few meters from the shoreline. Resort owners describe it as “biglang lalim” and warn visitors who do not know how to swim not to go farther to avoid any undesirable incidents. It’s not like any other beaches where even if you’re already 10 meters away from the shore, water level remains chest-deep

This is absolutely a perfect beach for swimmers and surfers who look for added adventure during their stay. The primary source of income of people living around the area is fishing. So expect that while you’re swimming, fisherfolks flock in the area taking advantage of the vast sea to catch fish. This scene is very visible in the wee hours of the morning. It somehow benefits picnic goers craving for fresh fish since fisherfolks sell it at very reasonable prices. You can cook, fry or grill freshly catch seafoods.

There is a lot of souvenir shops from locals that we can purchased for our friends and families but also to help people in there to support there living.

The municipality of San Antonio Zambales makes sure that they are doing there best to enhance the beauty of the place.

As I surely love to go back over and over, my hopes are also high that its inhabitants would preserve it as what it is at present and keep the beach untouched by modernity. I believe it is better keep that way.

[0614211111]

@Pundaquit, Zambales. It is also one of the best sites to watch sunsets and sunrises, go swimming, and go island hopping right here at Pundaquit Beach. Pundaquit is the closest boat rental location to the islands you want to explore, making it possible to circle a large number of them. Let's go, then!!

These are the locations on the island that can be visited.

Camara Island

Capones Island

Nagsasa Cove

Annawangin Cove

Talisayen Cove

They will spend their summer at this tourist attraction in our region. We locals are running out of venues to experience summer because it is so crowded with tourists, hehe.

[kguevarra]

Tara Let's sa Zambales

Ang Zambales ay isang lalawigan sa Rehiyon 3 na maraming itinatagong ganda. Ito ay nakilala dahil sa magagandang kalikasan lalo na ang mga dagat na nakapalibot dito. Ang lugar na ito ay patok sa mga turista na ang nais ay makita ang ganda ng kalikasan. Ito ay sikat na sikat lalo na kapag sumapit ang panahon ng tag-init.

Kung kayo ay naghahanap ng magandang lugar upang magbakasyon, halina at silipin ang gandang itinatangi ng lalawigan ng Zambales.

Anawangin Cove

Ang lugar na ito ay kilala bilang pinaka malapit na surfing destination sa Manila.

Ito ay unti-unti na ring sumisikat sa mga Tourista dahil sa Majestic Mountains, Beautiful Beaches at Scenic Coves. It’s One of the favorite destinations of Camping Enthusiast and Beach Lovers.

Sanggunian ng Larawan:

https://www.klook.com/en-PH/activity/37682-2d1n-anawangin-camping-experience-zambales/

Nagsasa Cove

Ang lugar na ito ay kilala bilang pinaka malapit na surfing destination sa Manila. Ito ay unti-unti na ring sumisikat sa mga Tourista dahil sa Majestic Mountains, Beautiful Beaches at Scenic Coves. It's One of the favorite destinations of Camping Enthusiast and Beach Lovers.

Sanggunian ng Larawan:

Inflatable Island

Ang Inflatable Island ay matatagpuan sa Subic, Zambales. Ito ay ang pinakamalaking lumulutang na playground sa buong Asia. Kung nais mong magliwaliw, halina at pumasyal na rito.

Sanggunian ng Larawan:

Mt. Pinatubo

Madali lamang ang pagpunta sa Bundok Pinatubo.  Maraming mga iba’t-ibang mga tour packages ang mayroon sa internet, mula sa pinakamura sa pinakamahal.  Nasa sa inyo kung ano sa inyong palagay ang mas bagay sa inyong grupo.  Depende iyan sa inyong budget, oras at iba pa. 

Sanggunian ng Larawan:

Mapanuepe Lake

Ang Mapanuepe lake ang isa sa mga lugar na dinadayo ng mga turista sa Zambales dahil na napakagandang tanawin rito.

Napapaligiran ang lugar ng mga burol at matatayog na pine trees. Atraksyon din dito ang lawa na may lawak na mahigit 500 hektarya at lalim na 20 meters.

Maraming tanawin ang naibigay ng Pilipinas sa atin. Karamihan dito ay hindi pa natin nakikita ngunit kapag ito ay ating nadiskubre ay tiyak na tayo ay mamamangha sa gandang itinatangi nito. Kaya ano ang ang iyong hinihintay, halika na at pumasyal.

[randomlifeofmine]

Wonderful isn't?

[cheeseborgir]

september check in

something something about fire and water.

fire is often an ominous sign. it reminds me of rage even if it keeps people warm at night or in the cold of the winter.

water reminds me of vitality- dewdrops falling down a leaf, a glass of cold water in the summer, a magnificent frigatebird flying over Nagsasa’s salty waters, a seagull plopping into the sea for a split second for its hunt of the day- even if on a December evening while walking over thin ice, it takes only one wrong step to fall into an icy lake and perish in absolute darkness. a terrifying, slow, and quiet end.

water is comforting and scary. it comes in ice that bites, water that drowns, in torrential amounts, in a tsunami.

fire is piercing. as glorious as it looks, it’s often temporary.

water will boil, liquify, freeze, liquify, boil again, and evaporate, and then reincarnate itself in raindrops. fire destroys and extinguishes. water nurtures, destroys, charms, and stuns. it keeps running for millions and millions of years. some same water molecule has run in this Earth for billions of years.

it seems to me like strength is really to be earned from such kind of experiences. even if it’s scary giving myself a pat on the back, this is apparently... who I’ve grown to be. there’s nothing much to be proud about, but today felt like a good day to sit down with the realization that wielding strength from what has happened turned out to be possible for me. much like my optimism, water is relentless. it’s probably why i like the sea so much. it’s probably why i was born on a rainy day.

[eat-your-feelings]

Can’t believe it’s been a year since I took these photos. I miss Summer 2019 but it’s okay. We’ll be okay.

[iamnikkiwho]

Stories from the photo archives [archives]

We’re heading back to pandaquit from our camping at nagsasa cove, along our boat ride these two fisherman caught a tuna fish.

Me: “..kuya, picturan ko lang.. “

[chrispuhsalow]

Nagsasa Cove • Zambales 2022

[miguelberns]

twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didnt do than by the ones you did. 📷🌥️⛰️ #travelphilippines #nagsasa #travelph #instravel #bernslens #philippines #igtravel #sony #sonyworldclub #sonyalpha #moodnation #7artisans25mm #7artisansph #earthfocus #moodygrams #moodnation #moodinshot (at Nagsasa, Pundakit, Zambales) https://www.instagram.com/p/B69Pv7fg0lS/?igshid=3izqjjo3weii