Philippines – Page 6

Oponside Skatepark

Recently, Opon in Lapu-Lapu City officially opened the first and only skate park in the Philippines that has been financed by the local government. *cheers to that!* This post might be new to you since I’m more into blogging travel destinations. But who doesn’t want to brag about this? A skate park with a small skate bowl in Lapu-Lapu! Plus music fest and skate competitions on that day. Anyone would brag about that one-of-a-kind event. And to support my friends who love skateboarding so much, let’s do this! ———————————————–

November 24, 2014

Panglao Island, Bohol

Panglao is an island in Bohol that can easily be seen from Tagbilaran City. It is home to fine white sand beaches and is often compared to Boracay Island. It’s also well known for its excellent diving and snorkeling spots.

November 24, 2014

Bohol Countryside Tour for the second time around

I’m back again! This is my second time doing the Countryside Tour. I was supposed to go to Ilocandia, but had to move it to another month. I went on the countryside tour on my second day in Bohol because it needed an early start and finish before lunchtime. It was my first visit since the strong earthquake hit the island last October, so I wanted to see how Bohol looks now.

November 23, 2014

Team Building in Oslob with Steno!!

What month is it?!!! It’s TEAM BUILDING TIME!!!! And this time, it will be in Oslob. insert party emoji here Everyone’s excited for the team building since it will be the perfect opportunity to relax and take a break from all the stress at work. On top of that, we’ll be visiting lots of tourist spots in Oslob! This is not my first time in Oslob, as I’ve already visited its most famous tourist spots: whale shark watching in Tan-awan and Tumalog Falls last summer. This time, however, the team won’t be going whale shark watching, as it’s quite expensive and our budget is tight. So, how did it go?

November 21, 2014

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.

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.

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.

September 1, 2014

Updated: Canyoning in Alegria to Badian, Cebu

Rest in peace Mr. Aldrin Carba Described as one of the best “canyoneering guides” and a pioneer in the field, Mr. Carba, also known as “Ya Man,” was found dead after a 29-hour search and rescue. He went missing following a jump during a canyoning activity on July 26. This post is a tribute to him. Although I never met him personally, I had the opportunity to speak with his mother while staying at their home during our canyoning trip. For safety reasons, I have updated the blog so that those planning to go canyoning in the future are aware that it is not advisable to do so on rainy days. Aside from Cebu’s natural beauty, its white beaches, waterfalls,

July 28, 2014

Island Hopping in Honda Bay, Palawan

Finally, I arrived in Palawan safe and sound despite the bad weather. Since I left Cebu with sunny weather, I was really expecting the same for Palawan. Well… expect the unexpected! lol. I then took a tricycle and went straight to Liane’s Place, where I stayed for 2 nights. Also had a late lunch at the restaurant just across the inn while deciding where to go first. So where did I go first?

July 20, 2014

Kalui: More than just a restaurant in Palawan

Before I went to Honda Bay, I stopped by Kalui Restaurant to make a reservation. Yes, a reservation is a must here because many tourists and even locals dine at this place. It’s a native seafood restaurant and, I’d say, one of the most highly recommended. It’s so popular that it’s featured in almost every blog I checked before the trip. My main plan for the day was Honda Bay island hopping, followed by Iwahig firefly watching, so I booked a 9:00–9:30 PM schedule. Since it’s my first day in Palawan, I wanted to try the best restaurant right away.

July 20, 2014