Monthly Archives: February 2020

How to Choose The Best Kauai Fishing Charter

Kauai is a part of Hawaii that is best known for its abundance of natural rainforests. Besides this, there are also many people who like heading to the area in order to take advantage of the fishing. If you are not familiar with the area, it would be in your best interest to consider one of the fishing charters that are available. here are some pointers that will help you choose the right one.

This may seem like a strange tip, but do not allow price to be the first thing you think about when trying to make the best possible decision. While it is important to try getting a decent deal, this should not be the factor that you place most of the emphasis on. In many cases, the cheapest options are those who have a lack of experience, knowledge and the proper training needed to be successful in this field.

The captain of the charter you choose is extremely important. Why choose the nicest boat if the person at the helm leaves a lot to be desired? You need to find someone who is skilled, personable and able to offer an experience that is worth the investment of time and money. If there is ever a doubt that this is what can be expected from any captain you are considering, it would be in your best interest to choose someone else. Captain Lance of Ohana Fishing Charters located on the island of Kauai comes highly recommend with top reviews. Learn more about their charter on their website https://fishingcharterskauai.com/

If you are staying someplace on the island, you should talk to the staff about fishing charters. It is likely they are asked for this time of information all the time and they may have the names of a few likely candidates. Not only should you take their advice on companies who you can call, but you should make it a point to tip them in exchange for their recommendation.

Ask the captain whether you can keep that you catch, or you are required to release them back into the waters. Every fisherman has a preference and it is important that you choose a company that agrees with this. You don’t want to prepare yourself for catching and eating fresh fish when everything you catch must be let go.

Look for a company that offers a half-day charter. You might believe that you are ready to spend the entire day out there, but chances are, you will grow tired of it before you know it. The best way to determine what your limit is would be to start reasonably slow. Once you have taken a half-day charter a few times and you are positive that you can handle more, then you can increase the time you spend on the water.

There are many fishing charters companies out there that are ready to take you out onto the waters and give you everything you need to feel like an expert. The next time you are looking for the right company to show you the ropes, make sure you consider all these points.

Fort Santiago Dungeon is now open

Fort Santiago will reopen its gate to the public beginning February 10 after the success of the biggest architectural festival held in the country this month.

Fort Santiago was the central headquarters of colonial military high command, its dungeons assumed a notorious image.

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Black legend surrounding this prison facility states that as the tide rose, prisoners would drown or suffocate as the water depleted the air in the chambers. However, this legend remains a legend for we now know that despite being near a body of water, the entire dungeon facility is actually above sea level, and that the entire cavern complex is actually a small hollowed-out hill adjacent to the Baluarte de Santa Barbara.

Meantime, here’s the updated Intramuros Sites and Museums Admission Fees for your reference.

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Free Planetarium Shows

For those who love astronomy and interested in astronomical events here’s an activity for you!

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In celebration of National Astronomy Week (February 16 – 22, 2020), PAGASA will hold free planetarium shows and telescoping sessions that will be held at the PAGASA Planetarium on Agham Road and PAGASA Observatory in UP Diliman, Quezon City, respectively.

Kids and kids at heart will surely love this event!