Forest Camp, Valencia in Negros Oriental

After the Apo Island trip, we went straight to Harold’s Mansion to pick up our things and then headed to Valencia to visit the Forest Camp. It is a mountain resort with natural pools and a waterfall, making it perfect for picnics, especially for families and groups of friends. Forest Camp in Valencia is just a 30-40 minute ride from Dumaguete City. If you want to stay here for a night then they also have family cottages. As what I’ve heard, Forest Camp doesn’t allow alcoholic drinks inside the premises.

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September 1, 2014

Apo Island: Swimming with Sea Turtles

Want to know what it feels like to swim with sea turtles? Apo Island is the perfect place to experience it. This volcanic island covers 12 hectares and is located at the southeastern tip of Negros Oriental. It is famous for having one of the best marine sanctuaries in the world, attracting both local and international diving enthusiasts. Keep in mind, electricity is available for only three hours a day, and there’s no Wi-Fi except at one hotel. On our second day in Negros Oriental, we visited Apo Island early in the morning. We left Harold’s Mansion at 5:30 a.m. to have a quick breakfast at McDonald’s before heading to the Ceres terminal for the municipality of Zamboanguita.

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September 1, 2014

Dumaguete City of Negros Oriental

My family has always been to Dumaguete City as a stopover to and from Cebu or Dapitan City. We’ve also strolled around the city and visited some well-known spots before. However, I was feeling impulsive and wanted to visit Negros Oriental once again with my mom and little sister. So off we went, not only to visit Dumaguete City, but also to explore other spots in the area.

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September 1, 2014