Embrace the backpacker-charming life!
AHHHH!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE LIKE OA!!!!!
Sorry for bursting out. I just can’t contain my feelings on how I really love the place!!! Wait, I know you’ll love it too! Look ~
Diba?! I know most of you are getting thrilled already. So far, this has been the best accommodation I experienced in my travel life. Everything in here is so artsy! I am overpowered by the feeling of wanting to stay here in this place forever!
Welcome to The Circle Hostel, Zambales!
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With their tagline, #ThereAreNoStrangers, The Circle Hostel is perfect for your weekend filled with art and nature ++ new found friends! Evidently, this place is a haven perfect for the artsy and adventurous ones- those who prefer to mingle with new people, befriend with the locals and travelers, discover and learn new things , making your circle bigger and more fun -behind the artsy walls of this hostel.
As for us, we did met a few travelers/ backpackers. They shared their stories being backpackers, their experiences on traveling in the Philippines, their struggles and/or achievements, etc. I really learned a lot from them and of course, challenged me to travel and seek new adventures more.
Accommodation
See! Their accommodation is not the usual type of lodging. It’s so unique that I can’t help it but be awed!
Hammocks
I suggest you take the cheapest option: the hammocks!! Level up your camping experience it try something new. Its more adventurous and special – that you just have to experience in your travel life. Kakaibabe!!
Bunk Beds
If you’re not that type of an adventurous soul, you can opt to try their bunk beds which are also unique since you get to share the whole room with your fellow travelers/ backpackers. They have 50 dorm style bunk beds (44 co-ed and 6 in an all-female bunk house).Super saya since you can still chitchat with your newly found friend over the night.
Ammenities
- Cozy common areas
- Chill vibe
- Comfy Hammocks
- Banana and Bread Breakfast
- Friendly staff
- Board Racks
- Homey Tents
Common Area
This part is what I love the most in this place! AHHHHHHHH!! I’m having sepanx (separation anxiety) to the place while writing this blog!!
Okay, so this area is perfect for the mingling and get-to know-new-friends activity! Its a huge space where a lot of get together can happen! There are actually cozy bean bags and pillows, a hammock, and a duyan that is placed in the area – perfect for just lying down and chilling out, having conversations with the others. There are also board games and musical instruments that are available for use apt for your bonding with your new friends! If you prefer to just be alone, there are also books available for use for your alone time. But dude, mingle nalang kasi!
Activities
One thing that’s great about this place is that the beach is super near- just 2-3mnts walk!
You can go their anytime you want. You can try a lot of water activities in their beach. The most common activity is their surfing.
1) Chill
The beach has a perfectly laid back at atmosphere which is ideal for relaxing and chilling.
2) Surfing
LiwLiwa Zambales is known as one of the perfect surfing spots in the Philippines. The waves are just the best! Our experience was super fun and quite challenging since for a beginner like me, the waves are real hard. But don’t worry, LiwLiwa has surfing instructors that can take care of you. In no time, you can be able to surf freely already.
RATES:
3) Skim Boarding
We tried this!! And it was hard, to be honest. But of course fun, especially when you tend to slide down and laugh your ass off! The rental of boards were I think at 200 pesos per hour. But for us, the Circle Hostel were so kind to offer the board for us for free!! Yeay!
Rate: 200PHP rental of board
4) Aestas Tours
I really find this really unique, since you get to be immersed with the locals, learning their way of living. Below are the details:
- Rate: 1400-1500PHP
- More details:
5) Waterfalls
20 minutes away from the hostel.
- Expenses:
- Tricycle Rate: 100PHP
- Guide fee: 100PHP/PAX
6) Island Hopping
7) Mountain Climbing
^ Due to lack of time, since we have to go home by morning, we weren’t able to experience this. Will come back soon, definitely!
Food
There are a lot of mini restaurants near Circle Hostel. There is one in the front and several on its sides. For us, we chose Mommy Phoebe’s Place I highly recommend their restaurant, since their food is the bomb!!! It was SO delicious, believe me! The moment I tasted their tapa (80PHP), I cant help myself but to close my eyes and savor the taste!! (Promise di ako oa hahaha)
Menu:
How to get there?
- Option 1:
- From Pasay / Cubao
- In Victory Line Terminal, ride a bus bound to Iba, Zambales
- 325 PHP -regular || 260PHP -student
- 4-5 hours travel time
- Drop off San Felipe
- From there, take a tricycle to The Circle Hostel
- 30 PHP
- 10 minutes travel time
- In Victory Line Terminal, ride a bus bound to Iba, Zambales
- From Pasay / Cubao
- Option 2:
- From Cubao/ Pasay/ Dau Pampanga
- In Victory Line Terminal, ride a bus bound to Olongapo
- 218 PHP- regular || 175 PHP -students
- 3-4 hours travel time
- Drop off Olongapo station (last drop off point)
- Transfer bus bound to Iba, Zambales
- 80 PHP- regular || 64 PHP- student
- 1 hour travel time
- Drop off San Felipe
- From there, take a tricycle to The Circle Hostel
- 30PHP
- 10 minutes travel time
- In Victory Line Terminal, ride a bus bound to Olongapo
- From Cubao/ Pasay/ Dau Pampanga
Upon going home to Manila, you can check out the bus schedules here:
And oh, before you go home, don’t forget to leave your mark. You can paint around the place whatever art you like. They have paint and brushes available, just ask them.
Yeay that’s it! Remember #NoToStrangers, so make sure to smile and say hi to the other travel-minded people in the area. Walang mawawala sayo okay? BE FRIENDLY!
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