The group of smaller islands that comprise Camotes (Poro, Ponson, Pacijan and Tulang) are found in the northeast of mainland Cebu. You can customize your own tour to suit your schedule and budget. Guide + day use of a van: P3,000.00 Attractions to visit: 1. Greenlake Park (Lake Danao) This is the largest natural lake [...]
Most people would immediately think of Boracay or Palawan when you ask where the beautiful beaches are in the Philippines but not a lot of locals (except maybe those living in Cebu) have probably even heard of Bantayan Island, much less know where it is on the map. Admittedly, it is not easy to get [...]
Camiguin is located in the Bohol Sea just 10 kilometers off the northern coast of Misamis Oriental in Mindanao with a land area of only about 238 square kilometers. This tiny island was shaped by volcanic eruptions and land movements, which is why it is called as the “Island Born of Fire” and has more [...]
One of the best things about living in Cebu is that you are never too far away from truly beautiful beaches that have flown under the radar. You never have to pay a lot of money to fly over to other beach destinations packed with tourists from all over the world. Sumilon Island is one [...]
Bohol is the tenth largest island in the Philippines with a land area of 4,117.3 square kilometers and a coastline that is 261 kilometers long. Its capital is Tagbilaran City. It is only a short distance away from Cebu and takes only an hour to travel by fastcraft. Bohol has become a popular tourist destination [...]
NIDO FORTIFIED SCIENCE DISCOVERY CENTER The Science Discovery Center at the Mall of Asia is the country’s first and only hands-on interactive science-technology exhibit & museum, designed not only for children but also for adults’ curiosity. The center is divided into several themed areas (including but not limited to): 1. Transportation Nation Fly your own [...]
Last weekend, a colleague and I had a short trip to Manila, just for a couple of days. I’m glad I went because it allowed me to get past my fears due to a bad experience that happened in Manila a few years back . However, everything went smoothly and we actually had a wonderful [...]
Basilica del Sto. Nino This is the oldest church in the Philippines built in the 16th century by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Fr. Andres Urdaneta where the image of the Sto. Nino, a sculpture of the Holy Child Jesus, was found in 1565 by the Spanish explorers. Photo Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Basilica_del_Santo_Nino.jpg Tidbit: Ferdinand Magellan gave [...]
Vigan City Founded by Juan de Salcedo in 1572, this well-preserved historical town is one of the earliest Spanish settlements in the Philippines. With a history running deep in its 18th century Spanish style architecture, cobblestone streets and kalesas (horse-drawn carriages), it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo source: http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/pochssc/vigan/vigan4.jpg Banaue Rice Terraces [...]
Almost every month throughout the year, there are festivals taking place somewhere in the Philippines. Fiestas, as normally called in the Philippines, might have been a cultural inheritance from Spain after a few hundred years or so of colonization. They’re colorful, exuberant and always plenty of fun. The nature of each fiesta is characterized by [...]