Glamping

“Glamping,” short for “glamorous camping,” is a fusion of nature, culture and comfort.

Imagine a tent big enough to cocoon queen-sized beds, a living room and a washroom; ideally, each tent has a butler to take care of room service and other needs of the guests.

Imagine falling asleep under the stars, caressed by a cool breeze with the sounds of the forest as your soundtrack.

Imagine enjoying the beauty and serenity of nature in comfort even as you immerse yourself in the locals’ way of life.

Glamping is what ABSCBN Foundation Inc.-Bantay Kalikasan (BK) aims to put up, initially at Brooke’s Point.

Right now, the foundation offers tents with dressing areas and two single beds; the tents’ rain covers can be removed so you can stargaze while lying in bed. There are also smaller tents in the camping area and bathrooms with running water. It’s not yet as luxurious as glamping in other parts of the world, but BK eventually hopes to set it up to match global standards.

The glamping site at Brooke’s Point has its own come-ons, such as Sabsaban Falls, the traditions of the indigenous people living in the area, the local cuisine and the Eco Academy.

The best thing about the Brooke’s Point glamping site is that it helps preserve both the environment and the indigenous culture in the area. The site also uplifts lives by providing livelihood for the locals, with the net proceeds going to them.

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