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My trip to Panglao Island in Bohol wasn’t just about discovering the local culture or beaches. It was also about diving fork-first into the island’s vibrant culinary scene. From roadside joints to chic cafes, Panglao proved to be a foodie destination. The island offers a diverse array of flavors and experiences that delight both the…
I availed Abraham Tours’ Virgin Island Sunset Tour and couldn’t resist their essential Bohol Countryside Tour. This full-day trip offered by the tour agency guarantees a day filled with enjoyment, showcasing Bohol’s must-see destinations. A decade ago, I visited Chocolate Hills Adventure Park, barely scratching Bohol’s vast offerings for visitors. I decided to join this…
Bohol is just a 2-hour ferry ride away from Cebu. Believe it or not, I lived in Cebu for 3 years, but only visited Bohol once, just for a weekend. Yes, we did visit the Chocolate Hills Adventure Park, but it barely scratched the surface of what Bohol truly offers. Years later, at Panglao International…
Living in Cebu City is an advantage for a person who loves the beach, and sea. An hour drive from the bustling streets of the city will reward you great beaches that will satisfy your need of sand. A better option is to charter a boat to visit the islands off Mactan and hop from…
One of the unlimited perks of staying in a luxury resort is to try the food being offered in their in-house restaurant which is usually the forefront in satisfying guests’ cravings. For Bluewater Panglao, Aplaya Restaurant does the magical moments with its wide offering of international and authentic local fare. Aplaya means ‘seaside’, which is…
We were eager to relieve our worn-out bodies from an almost three-hour wobbly travel from Tagbilaran City to Carmen, and back. The muscle pains needed to be shrugged off and our minds were already focused on having a reward after the very tiring day we had. Finally, we reached our destination that day and arriving…
Biking. This is probably the recreational activity I wasn’t able to learn while growing up. I can say that I tried but my patience hindered me to discover the perks of riding a bicycle. After a quite number of falls with bruises on my knees and elbows, I decided to give up. Meanwhile, Chocolate Hills Adventure…
Having more than 7000 islands, geography plays an important role in the way Filipinos prepare and make their food. Take Sinigang as an example. Sinigang, a sour soup or stew, is usually cooked with pork and a combination of different vegetables. But in some areas, especially those near the coastline; seafood is being used instead…