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Recreational Outdoor Exchange: Adventure Philippines!

Posted by Carambs

I visited Recreational Outdoor Exchange at Bonifacio High Street yesterday and got my fix of Life is Good, buying a pair of pink river shorts. With my purchase, I got a copy of DisPatch, and a copy of Adventure Philippines. It just makes perfect sense that ROX is promoting adventure activities within the Philippines.

DisPatch seems like the official publication of ROX. But instead of just being a brochure and featuring its products, there are articles about personalities, destinations, and other adventure topics. It’s a very interesting paper, but I have 2 complaints. First, the size. It’s too big. Second, some of the pictorials are too “fake”. The models are made up, the clothes are too clean - I just think this contradicts the essence of “adventure” which is the raw soaking up of the outdoors, if that even makes sense. Still, DisPatch is a good supplement for the ROX customer.

Adventure Philippines has a brochure, a result of a collaboration among the Department of Tourism, Recreational Outdoor Exchange, and Wow Philippines. It is “Your Guide to Outdoor Escapes in the Philippines”. It starts with

The Philippines is a perfect place for the outdoor enthusiast. Here’s why!

Variety - There are dozens of extreme escapes waiting for you. We have adventures that will push you to the limit, and also more relaxed pursuits that you’re sure to enjoy. From aquatic sports to hiking and spelunking, the Philippines can satisfy any kind of craving for adventure.

Affordability - Everything in the Philippines is within your budget, from accommodations, transportation and food, especially when you’re out in the provinces. You’ll be amazed at how far your money can go!

Modern infrastructure - All adventure destinations in the Philippines are easily accessible by land, sea, or air. Plus an excellent cellular phone network and convenient pre-paid mobile phone services help keep you in touch.

No language barrier - Almost everywhere you go, English is spoken and understood. Leave those phrase books at home!

Click here for ROX Philippines’ official site.

I will try my best to post all of the tour packages included in Adventure Philippines.

Recreational Outdoor Exchange

Posted by Carambs

My hubby and I went to Serendra/Bonifacio High Street last week and we were surprised to see so many new stores! And for me, the most exciting discovery is the Recreational Outdoor Exchange, which is a store that sells items for outdoor activities and adventure travel. AWESOME! To the adventure and outdoor trippers out there, this is the store for you!

The store is HUGE, with 2 floors full of items. They sell camping gear, beach gear, some cycling gear… They carry many brands, such as The North Face, Sanuk, and my favorite - LIFE IS GOOD!

I was introduced to the Life is Good brand because a good friend uses the line as his mantra. I googled it one day and came across the website, and found out that they have cute designs for shirts, bags, and the like. Thanks to online shopping, I was able to get hold of these items. I already have more than a dozen shirts, 3 different kinds of bags, shorts and lounge pants! They’re really comfortable, and I love the designs. It’s a bit pricey, I must admit, but I’m really after the brand, so that’s okay.

So there - Recreational Outdoor Exchange is highly recommended to adventurous happy trippers! Check them out at Building 1, Bonifacio High Street, Fort Bonifacio. You may call them at 8564638 and 8564639.