After a day of diving in Apo Island, Ate Claudia and I crossed the Bohol Strait to visit the neighboring island province of Siquijor, a totally contrasting experience from the city life of Dumaguete. Only …
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A Walk to Lake Danum
In one of my trips to Sagada, I happened to explore one of its landmarks on my own, by foot. Without an itinerary in mind and a group to join with, I just walked one …
Continue readingDiving in Apo Island, Negros Oriental
In our continuous pursuit for great diving spots in the Philippines, Ate Claudia and I set foot in the central Philippine province of Negros Oriental to dive in one of the infamous dive sites in …
Continue readingA Day in Sagada: Fishing, Pot Making and Remembering the Departed with Bonfires
I was all alone the last time I went to Sagada. It was the All Souls’ Day break of 2008, a very spontaneous decision to explore Sagada by myself. I left Manila at 10 in …
Continue readingCakes and Pastries Sans Rival in Dumaguete
Living up to its name, the cakes and pastries of Sans Rival in Dumaguete have really no rival. Thanks to Trinidad “Tita Trining” Teves-Sagarbarria, the founder of Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries, and her children …
Continue readingSan Isidro Labrador Parish and Convent of Lazi, Siquijor
The San Isidro Labrador Parish and Convent in Lazi, Siquijor are reminiscent of the old Spanish settlement in the province. Constructed by Augustinian Recollects, the Baroque church was established in 1857. The convent, one of …
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