Bohol Adventure

Since I was in elementary, I’ve seen the Chocolate Hills and the Tarsier only in textbooks. And now, here I am… in Bohol!  So excited because I’m about to explore the island through a tricycle tour. 🙂

Kuya Jaime was my driver and he was really nice. He first quoted ₱1,800, but I haggled a bit and we agreed on ₱1,500. But, I still gave him ₱1,800 after the tour because it takes over an hour to get to the spots from Tagbilaran and the same amount of time to return. Almost two hours really. Plus, he was just genuinely kind and accommodating. (Minsan lang naman ako dito ba't pa ko manghinayang and mas mahirap mag bus. 🙂)

First stop — Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area. They’re so tiny and super cute  Just keep quiet so they don’t get stressed. A staff member took the photo.

Next, we passed Bilar Man-Made Forest. It’s a two-kilometer stretch of mahogany trees between Loboc and Bilar — super cool and peaceful, like driving through a green tunnel (Source: Guide To The Philippines). Had my picture taken in the middle of the street. Just like a punk.😃 Don't worry they have signs warning vehicles to slow down because tourists are having their pictures taken when you enter the forest. 😃

Then Loboc River — floating boats, and nearby is Loboc Church with its bell tower. 

Of course, a trip to Bohol wouldn’t be complete without visiting the iconic Chocolate Hills. Seeing it in real life… wow. I’ve only seen it in pictures before, and now I’m actually here.

                            (Nice view. 🙂)

Last stop, Dumaluan Beach. Clear skies, white sand, turquoise waters, good vibes only. 😎🏖️🌴

Definitely worth the trip. Come and visit Bohol! 🙂 🇵🇭

Cebu City

          (@ Cebu City Sports Center)

Exploring Cebu City. First stop - the historic Fort  San Pedro.

      Next, a stroll through Plaza Independencia.

Then, Magellan's Cross. A piece of history from 1521.

Walking along the National Museum and near the port area.

And the bustling Colon Street - the oldest in the Philippines.

Then a quick stop at Fuente Osmeña - Cebu's iconic fountain. And Cebu Public Library.

                      

 

Trying out puso, ginabot and stuffed crab at Pungko Pungko sa Fuente. I liked the stuffed crab. It's delicious. 

 

   And of course, Cebu's famous lechon at CNT.         Cebu lechon is different from the lechon in            Metro Manila since it's skin is thinner but           crunchy with some layer of fat. Yum. And it's   paired with vinegar instead of sauce like Mang                                      Tomas.

49 peso pares with rice. Lami rin.

 

Spotted this cozy cafe in Jessica Lee's vlog. So here I am at Bintana Coffee House. The vibe? Warm, artsy, and perfect for slow afternoons.

And right outside...a photobooth for that perfect retro souvenir. Since I'm already old 😃 and not that tech savvy (the booth uses a touch screen pad), I asked a young college couple how to operate the photobooth. It was nice of them to help me out. Generally, all the people I met in Cebu City were very nice. 🙂

 

Made my way to Atua Midtown for some cocktails at Owl bookshop and bar. Also saw this in Jessica Lee's vlog.

Then capped my journey with some street food               at Sugbo Mercado at Cebu IT Park.

If you’re looking for a place where every smile feels like home and every corner tells a story, come visit Cebu City — where kind people and breathtaking sights await you. 🙂