Babe and I are not your conventional traveler. We do not stay in one place when we travel especially if we are wandering around the Philippines in which most islands are just 1 or 2 boat hours away from one another. In this three day long weekend we decided to visit three islands in three days with a friend and my sister.
Kalanggaman Island, Ormoc City, Camotes Island Travel Itinerary and Expenses
DAY 1
Cebu City to Kalanggaman Island via Bogo City, Cebu
Reaching the top of Mago Peak the group met tatay Sonny, and after exchanging stories we found ourselves following him to his place which he said is only a 30-minute descent from Mago Peak on the Tuburan side. The rest 6-7 hours is an adventure of walking on a steep, winding and muddy mountain under a signal 1 Tropical storm warning – yes it was raining.
It was Holy Week and of course long good 4 days without work. After completing all holy week rituals, what better way to spend the rest of Black Saturday than climb a mountain.
Have you been to two places at the same time? Of course, you have been and in fact many times. But! Have you been in one place for three locations at the same time? Not impossible if you climb Mago Peak, a mountain located within the boundaries of three northern Cebu municipalities namely Carmen, Danao and Tuburan.
Day Hike Travel Guide to Mago Peak or Mt. Mago via Santican, Carmen, Cebu
One of the many beautiful mountains of Cebu that you should try to hike is Mount Mago. An experience you will not forget and regret.
Butuan is one of Philippines culture rich city. Not known to many it is in Butuan where you can find the remnants of the great Balangay – a plank boat used by our ancestors to travel and trade to other countries. The longest zipline in the Philippines is situated here in Butuan. Magellan first landed in Butuan in 1521 and according to the people the first catholic mass was celebrated here in Butuan. Before I forget you can have a great view of the Philippines third largest River, The Agusan River.
The beauty when you travel in Northern Luzon is that you can just ride a bus anywhere you wanted to go. People who visit Ilocos always end up visiting the Mountain Province, Ifugao Province, and of course Benguet.
If you are a Filipino, for sure you are familiar with the rice terraces that are built by our ancestors. The rice terraces is one of the greatest old age engineering structure by our forefathers. As a child it is my dream to visit the Banaue Rice Terraces or in Filipino the Hagdan-hagdang Palayan and I cannot control my happiness when I first set my eyes on the ifugao rice terraces and that is the start for my love of rice terraces.
Tribu Eskaya is one of the less visited place in Bohol. They are an indigenous group found in the towns of Duero, Guindulman, Sierra Bullones, and Pilar. The tribe has its own distinct culture, literature, and language. The most common settlement of the tribe is located in barangay Taytay, Duero, Bohol.
Bohol is among the must visit province in the Philippines. There are many attractions and things that can only be seen in Bohol. Example the Chocolate Hills which is ones among the Top 7 Wonders of the World and the Tarsier which is the smallest primate in the world. If you are in Cebu for a trip then give Bohol a day in your itinerary.
Bohol 1 Day Travel Guide
There are so many things you can do in Bohol. 1 day is not enough to do all of it but 1 day is more than enough for you to enjoy Bohol. Here are travel guide options you can chose for your 1 day Bohol Tour.
Bohol may seem a simple province, well it actually is but because of its beauty, local and foreign tourist flock the province and this gives opportunity to rise luxurious boutique resort and one of this not known to many is ” The Peacock Garden”.
The Peacock Garden
It is a European-themed boutique resort in Upper Laya, 6301 Baclayon, Bohol. 20 km. away from the airport and port of Tagbilaran City. It is owned by a German national Hans Schoof, and her Filipina wife Lanie Schoof a native from Alburquerque Bohol. The owner’s son Frederick Christian Schoof manages the resort.
Themed café has been sprouting like mushrooms in Cebu City and for the love of animals like cats and dogs, it won’t be long that a dedicated café to fit this affection will rise.
Cat café has long been known with its fame started in Japan. In Cebu if you’re a blended drink fan with a thing about cats then you can visit the Cat Café in Guadalupe, Cebu City and for the dog lovers there is also for you.
