Bohol is among the Philippines tourism rich province, from the famous chocolate hills and cutest tarsier to the beautiful white-sand beaches. And if it isn’t enough then visit the new tourist attraction in Bohol – Sikatuna’s Mirror of the World and Botanical Garden.
About Bohol’s Mirror of the World
Sikatuna’s Mirror of the World owner Mr. Jan Yngvar Kolsto and Mrs. Ann Dulogan Kolsto converted this 3.2-hectare farmland into a beautiful park that caters famous statues and structures from around the world mirrored into a scaled-down version that is inspired by the couples travel.
Bagan is an ancient city in Myanmar. There are about over 10,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas, and monasteries built between the 11th and 13th centuries in the city. Presently there are over 2200 temples and pagodas still survive.
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.
A day in Melaka is sufficient to view the beauty of the City but I recommend staying for a night. I read so many good reviews regarding Melaka at night. Due to the rustic feel of the structure plus the beautiful river banks the ambiance when the sun is out is romantic.
Choosing a place to stay when traveling is crucial in every travel plan. Accommodations are not just a place where you sleep and leave your bag, but it is your home away from home. There are so many things to consider in choosing the best place that being said it include budget and location. The place you choose is critical in the success of your travel for it might ruin or add an extra experience on your trip.
Bohol is one of the best tourist destinations in the Philippines. It is best known for its beautiful hills – the chocolate hills, tarsier, and white sandy beaches in Panglao. But did you know that there is more to Bohol than the attractions mentioned above?
As a nature-rich province, it is not shocking that magnificent waterfalls lie around the island. In this blog post let me guide you on a waterfalls adventure around Bohol. (We visited the waterfalls during the summer of March 2016 when the temperature hits around 48-50 degrees so you might see little water in the falls. All information is updated on August 24, 2022.)
I never thought that this year would be a year of travel for me. This is the 3rd long journey I had and the second land trip here in my country, first was the Manila to Cebu Land Trip. Our route for this trip was Ilocos Norte – Ilocos Sur – Mt. Province (via Tagudin – Cervantes Road) – Ifugao Province to Benguet Province. Let me share to you how babe and I did it. A little note: While traveling babe and I is also working so we have time allotted for work and all expenses are good for 2 persons. Expenses are excluding of airfare but include souvenirs.
I am one blessed person able to have a chance going on a 5 day land trip Manila to Cebu. Part of the itinerary is visiting an island in Northern Samar that is new to me, wait I only knew few major islands in the country how much more little islands in each region. Well this is the reason why I love to travel to at least be geographically nourished of my dear Philippines, mind you my geography is not as healthy as my body looks.
Traveling is one exciting activity I love to do. I love to travel to see places, learn a new culture, and meet new people. I promise to myself to savor the beauty of the Philippines and share it with you guys. Here is a complete guide of my ever first land trip in the Philippines including several side trips along the way and of course all in different posts each.
What is land trip?
A land trip is traveling through any land transportation. In the case of our country, the Philippines that consists of various islands, riding a boat is considered a part of a long land trip.
I went to Baguio together with some Cebu and Manila based bloggers for the BX3 Tour “Bloggers Baguio Benguet Appreciation Tour” to witness Baguio’s Panagbenga Festival 2013 and to visit the many attractions of the city of Pines.
We stayed at Azalea Residences Baguio, a hotel at the center of Baguio City located at Leonard Wood Road, Baguio City. The hotel is a 5 minutes’ walk from Northern Gate of Teacher’s Village ( it’s just across it), 10-15 minutes drive (including traffic) from session road, SM Baguio and Burnham Park.
