We weren’t there for the bees. We were there for the food.

When we stopped at Bohol Bee farm on the way to the resort, we knew that given our very busy itinerary, we only had enough time for lunch. At the back of our minds, however, we still hoped that we could join a bee tour while waiting for our orders to be served. Unfortunately, the latest tour had already started and the next one won’t start until a couple of hours later. We agreed to just drop the idea and enjoy the rest of what the place has to offer.

Bohol Bee farm is a privately owned resort and hotel but it is best known for two things — their restaurant and their organic farm. It was my third time in Bohol and I said to myself that I would not let it end without making a stop here for lunch. Perched on a cliff a kilometer from the main highway of Panglao Island, it is not very easy to find; a place that you need a conscious effort to get to. and those who make an effort are rewarded with a fantastic, healthy dining experience. The restaurant is hidden at the very end of the area, concealed by trees and their crawling branches. To get there, we had to walk across a lovely garden that sets the tone and the rustic atmosphere.

When we reached the restaurant, we were greeted by friendly staff, one of whom asked us to pick a table. We chose the one on the edge so we could have a terrific view of the beach. Unfortunately, the view was blocked by the overgrown trees, which was fine. (Of all things that could block a view, we’re definitely okay with trees.) There’s a staircase that leads to the beach at the base of the cliff but only hotel guests are allowed access to it.

Our table!
The waitress handed us a menu, which gave us a difficult time because we couldn’t pick for they all sounded intriguing. At one point we considered the buffet but since there was 4 of us and 2 children, we figured we could just order what we want ala-carte and let everyone have a taste of each. and that’s what we did.

Right after making orders, we were given a plate of complimentary squash bread with mango and pesto spreads. I’m not a bread person but I fell in love with this bread! It was very tasty, almost sweet, that it actually did not need any spread. but the spreads themselves were really good. The bread was enough for lunch under normal circumstances for they were quite filling.

Complimentary squash loaf bread with mango and pesto spreads. Yep, free.
When the main dishes were served, we weren’t surprised that they came with rice and salad. The kids were shocked, however, that the rice was red and the salad covered with colorful flowers. The kids right away picked the flowers and asked, “Tito, are we supposed to eat this?” to which I replied, “I have no idea.”

Honey-glazed chicken meal, P220

No matter how hard we tried to brainwash them, we couldn’t get the kids to try the red organic rice because it’s pretty new to them. We didn’t want them to throw tantrums early on the trip so we ordered a plate of plain rice, which was served immediately. but not with another quirky twist. The rice was topped with camote bits to the delight of the kids. This time, the kids included myself.

The honey-glazed chicken and the grilled fish were both good. Not spectacular but good. The chicken was well-cooked and had a sweetness that lingered for a little while after swallowing. The fish was really tasty and smoky. I was expecting the slice of fish to be dry as in other restaurants I had tried in Bohol but this one was a bit tender and juicy. everyone loved the fish — even the kids. The crab in coconut sauce, however, was a letdown.

Crabs in coconut sauce. I forgot how much but it’s P350-ish.
Grilled fish, P220
The salad was outstanding with or without flowers, and the honey mustard that came with it was heavenly. The freshness of the leaves and the sweetness of the dressing created this weird, addictive combination that I had never had before. I loved, loved, loved it.

After a hearty meal, we decided to walk around the resort. My niece is vain at an early age and she wanted me to take a photo of her at every picturesque spot she could find at every angle imaginable. but when she got tired, she begged that I buy her a scoop of ice cream from the Buzzz booth by the entrance to the resort. The Buzzz Ice cream is also operated by Bohol Bee Farm. like the dishes they serve at the restaurant, the flavors of the ice cream were just as curious with malunggay, spicy ginger, and tomato the most offbeat. I tried malunggay, my niece avocado, and my not-so-adventurous nephew mango. another interesting bit, the cone the ice cream sits on is made from dried cassava.

Ice cream flavors available. try the weird ones!
Buzzz Ice Cream, P60 per scoop, P80 per double scoop
When it comes to taste, the food at Bohol Bee farm delivers. but its taste is not what actually makes this place worth trying — it’s the overallSpisoplevelse af hvilken smag bare er en del. Præsentationen er spændende, maden sund, atmosfæren hyggeligt og service topnotch. Det ville have været meget bedre, hvis vi blev medlem af en bi -turné, men selv uden den er det den slags spisning, som både børn og voksne helt sikkert vil nyde og huske i lang tid.

Sådan kommer du til Bohol Bee Farm: Hvis du er på en pakket turné eller opholder dig på en udvej på Panglao Island, kan du blot bede din chauffør om at stoppe ved Bohol Bee Farm til frokost på vej. Hvis ikke, kan du tage en trehjuling eller habal-habal fra lufthavnen, men jeg har heller ikke prøvet. Jeg spurgte rundt og fandt ud af, at omkostningerne er P200 -rundrejse. Du kan også bede Bohol Bee Farm om at hente dig gratis i lufthavnen. Kontaktoplysninger nedenfor.

Bohol Bee Farm
Fru Vicky Wallace
Dauis, Panglao Island, Bohol
vickywallace@boholbeefarm.com
+6338.5101822
Åbningstider: 6 AM-12mn

At first glance, it looks like your common provincial town. There’s a church on top of a staired hill, old buildings flanking the tangling streets, a statue of a town hero standing proudly on a pedestal, and a plaza smack at the center of the town proper. Yes, at first glance everything looks common except when you stop and stay a little longer, you’ll find that these structures talk. Ja de gør. and they tell stories of a stark past, one that has always been filled with constant struggles.

On may 27, 1906, two ships sailed, bringing 370 passengers from Cebu to their new home. but they were no common ships, and they were no common passengers. Aboard these coast Guard cutters were the future inhabitants. numerous of them were forced to abandon their lives and loved ones behind for a future in a place so foreign and isolated. Their destination: The Island of No Return — Culion.

Culion is a town small and very walkable. but it is big in history. This rich and distinct history makes a walk along its streets a time travel — a trip into the dark and hopeful past. Culion Island has always been isolated, a distant, hardly available paradise. but isolation found another implying in 1904 when an executive purchase was issued to create a leper colony in Culion, shutting it from the rest of the world. The clients became the first residents of an common town built under remarkable circumstances.

La Inmaculada Concepcion Church, aka Culion Church. Its walls used to be part of an old fortress
Fort Culion. built in 1740 under the Recollect Augustinians, this fortress had 4 bastions.

Lower gate. This barangay arc marker used to divide the town into two: the worlds of “leproso” and the “sano.” All health workers passing through should dip hands in and wipe shoes with a disinfectant.
Culion Sanitarium and general Hospital. The Culion museum and Archives is located inside.
The Culion museum and Archives houses numerous of the equipment pieces and files about the history of the town as a leper colony.
The Culion museum and Archives. Something you shouldn’t miss when going to Culion. entrance fee: P150.
Statue of Rev. Fr. Felipe Milan, SJ, inside the Culion Sanitarium and general medical facility Complex. He was born in Spain in 1898 but he died serving in the Colony in 1926.
Sacred Heart Dormitory (Congregantes). A shelter for male clients from 16 above. married men also stayed here. According to a marker, some of these married men, despite the heartbreak of being separated from their families, found new love and built new families in the island.
Plaza Basa Avellana. named after the second Filipino chief of the colony, Dr. Jose Basa Avellana, the plaza comprises the Colony Hall, general clinic (seen in the photo), Grand Stairway, and Injection Hall.
Leonard wood Monument. The clients were said to adore governor general Leonard wood that in 1931, they voluntarily erected this statue at the heart of Plaza Basa Avellana to honor him.
Colony Hall. constructed in 1912, it was the office of the Culion Advisory Council.
Balala Nursery. built in 1916 for the children of patients, it housed babies that were isolated from parents to avoid contamination of the disease. The parents were allowed to see their kids every weekend through a glass window. much more than 400 babies were admitted here.
Some of the 333 steps to Aguila. Along the way is a basketball court where priest used to play at when it was still a leper colony.
Aguila. The hill got its name from the American Eagle sigil “imprinted” on the slope. It provides the best view of the town but is available through a 333-step staircase.
A closer look at the statue of Jesus Christ at Aguila viewpoint, overlooking the town.
A Jesus Christ the Redeemer statue at Aguila viewpoint, overlooking Culion town.
Culion town as seen from Aguila viewpoint
Culion Church (Inmaculada Conception Church) towering over the rest of the town.
Neighboring islands to the south
View of the hut by Safari Guesthouse from Aguila
Our local guide Kuya Toto and my pal Mica at Aguila Viewpoint
The top of Aguila viewpoint, where a radio transmitter is mounted.
It’s a terrific morning for catching fish!
Radio Telegraph Tower. It was built in 1920 as a implies of communication with the outside world. In April 1942, the Japanese disabled this when they arrived at the island.
Old Presidencia. An old prison. (Yes, they had a prison, too.)
A small hut sticking out into the sea from Safari Guesthouse
Sandoval’s House. This house belonged to Sandoval family who were among the original residents of Culion. When the leper colony was established, it was converted into the headquarters of local police.
More than a century later, Culion has transformed from the largest leprosaria in the world to a rising traveler destination. The affliction has been cured; thanks to the development of multi-drug therapy. Slowly, the island gets closer and closer to outsidere; Takket være den blomstrende turisme i nabolandet Coron. Stadig forbliver strukturer, der beskyttede klienterne og sundhedsarbejderne, stående. Tidligere hænger rundt om dem, ivrige efter at dele historier, der er blevet låst op på øen i den længste tid.

Sådan kommer du her: Fra Manila, flyve til Busuanga og tage en varevogn/shuttle til Coron Town. Fra Coron kan du tage den en gang om dagen færge til Culion (P180), der er planlagt kl. 13:30. Du kan også chartrere en båd fra Coron (P3000 pr. Båd) eller deltage i en gruppedagstur (ca. 1200). Fra Culion Port kan du begynde at gå til venstre, og du vil se disse strukturer undervejs.

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Posted: 11/3/15 | November 3rd, 2015

A few months ago, I announced a new case study program, in which I would work with a cross-section of readers and help them plan and execute their trips, walking them through all the stages of travel planning and creating a roadmap toward their dream.

And I said that along the way, I’d share their stories as way to inspire and help you plan your own trip.

Four months ago, I introduced you to the case study participants, and now it’s time to update you on their progress! I’m ecstatic to share their stories with you.

Jianne

Jianne is a 27-year-old office worker from Manila striving to take a two-week holiday next year. Living in the Philippines, she has no access to travel hacking but does have a plethora of visa restrictions and a weak currency. and considering that her family won’t let her list her apartment or condo on Airbnb, we had to get creative.

But the first step was getting Jianne to change her mindset considering that she’s a bit of a spender. She likes to shop!

My first goal was to get her on a budget and change her spending behavior. We needed to get her to only spend on her needs and reinforce the idea that any extra spending delayed her trip.

You can’t know what to cut if you don’t know where the money is going, so I got Jianne to track all her expenses so we could see where the low-hanging fruit was. Immediately, we cut back on movies, eating out, taxi rides, and her shopping. Jianne had never tracked her expenses, so ideal away we saw there were also a lot of little things she could trim back without changing her lifestyle.

In the beginning, Jianne started off strong, but in the last couple of months, she stumbled. She stopped tracking her expenses, went out a bit more, and overall, fell off the wagon.

But perfection is not the goal, and she realized her mistakes. Now, she’s recommitted and has considering that started working harder at tracking and cutting her expenses. To put it in her words:

For the past months, we’ve been tracking and trying to cut down my expenses. At first, it sounded easy but when I started doing it, it was harder than I imagined. It’s been valuable targeting my unnecessary expenses – not only for the trip but as a personal routine as well. I realized that you need determination and focus on what your priorities are when you’re trying to spend, even just for a snack.

Shifting how you view and spend money is a hard process. We’re undoing a lot of bad habits, and I expected some dips. but we’re back on the ideal track again.

And that’s crucial to remember — it’s easy to create this new budget and think you’re going to change overnight — but you’re not. It takes time, and if you stumble, it’s better to step back, realize your mistake, and start fresh. Jianne may not be monetarily closer to her trip but she’s mentally a lot closer and I feel we’ve turned a corner.

Diane

Diane, a 59-year-old from Canada, is on a fixed income. She and her spouse live in the countryside on their pension. There’s no way for her to increase her income or take lots of advantage of the sharing economy like Airbnb (and that’s not something they really want to do anyway).

Diane has dreamed of traveling for years but never really thought it was within her grasp. like Jianne, Diane had to find a way to minimize expenses so she can save a lot of of her limited income. She has a retirement savings account, but we want to avoid tapping into that as much as possible considering that that has to last lots of years to come!

Like with Jianne, we started tracking her expenses. She got a more affordable phone plan, stopped eating out, began planning her meals to avoid getting unneeded food, and stopped making unnecessary purchases from the dollar store.

Moreover, considering that she is in Canada, we got her a TD Aeroplan card (a travel credit scores card)so she can start racking up miles toward a complimentary flight to Australia next year.

This is really crucial because, considering that she is on a fixed income, there’s only so much we can save but considering that we have a year until she goes away, that gives us plenty of time to get miles for complimentary flights.

Diane was leaving money on the table by paying for her expenses with a debit card.

Diane has been working really hard and has seen extraordinary results. She went from saving $20-50 CAD a month to saving over $500 CAD! She has learned to frame everything as “This takes away from my trip,” and her family has really been on board with her doing this.

Most importantly, she’s convinced her spouse to cut back on his smoking. Not only is this phenomenal from a health point of view but financially it saves them a lot of money that can go toward her Australian dream trip. once her spouse realized how much he was spending on cigarettes and how much this indicated to his wife, he cut back a lot.

Here are her ownwords on her progress:

For over 10 years, I’ve said that I want to go on a world trip, and thanks to Matt I can now say that it’s going to happen. He has helped guide me through the obstacles of thinking I don’t have enough time or money. He has shown me ways to cut unnecessary expenses that helped fund my trip and even live better when I return. My spouse has cut down his smoking, I have my first rewards credit scores card, and finally feel I’m making progress towards my dream trip to Australia next year.

Given Diane’s fixed income, there’s not much we can do but cut expenses. We already saved $3,000 and, at the current rate, we’ll add another $5,000 to her bank account.

Jeremy

Jeremy has chosen to bow out of the case study program. I hope he gets to where he wants to go!

Sander and Jolien

This couple from the Netherlands is in terrific shape. They are working until they go away, and they make a lot more than enough money to afford their trip. They don’t really need my help on the financial side, though I’ve helped them get better at tracking their expenses (which they like doing), create a separate bank account for their savings, and work up an optimal budget for their trip.

They are on track to leave in June with plenty of funds. Here’s them in their own words:

We have been working with Matt for over four months now. He helped us supply insights into our finances. This way we could decrease our expenses by cancelling unnecessary expenses like coffee to go at the train station or ice creams. Matt also gave us a terrific tip: grade all expenses you want to make. If you grade it a 7 or higher, you are allowed to get it. Lower, you cannot. This is something we need to work on continually, because it is really easy to get something on an impulse.

As I got them to shift into a a lot more prudent mindset, we’ve minimized our calls to once-a-month check-ins, but starting in January, we’ll start looking into flights, gear, insurance, work visas, and alt andet.

The Brandon Family

Besides those updates above, today I’m introducing you to the Brandons, new members of the case study program. I wanted to enlist a family also to show that it’s not all about being young or traveling solo.

The Brandons are a middle-American couple from Indiana with two young sons. The husband, Michael, is retired and wife, Jennifer, is a teacher taking a year off to explore the world with her sons before her oldest enters high school.

Jennifer is doing a lot of of the planning, so I’ll be working with her on how to save for four, get into travel hacking to earn points and miles, and deal with the booking and functional aspects of travel.

They don’t have any debt outside their mortgage and save roughly $2,000 USD per month while having $10,000 already saved for the trip. As they want to spend extended time in Europe, they have a long way to go before they leave in September 2016!

I think they’ll be a good example for other families who, while maybe not planning a year away, can see how to afford a trip for four, cut their expenses, and use travel hacking ideas to lower flight and accommodation costs!

***
So that’s everyone’s progress. The first real step toward successful world travel is getting your finances in order. That’s been the challenge over the last 3-4 months.

But now that everyone is on the ideal track and saving money, we can step to the next phase and start planning the actual trip. That’s where the real fun begins!

Until the next update!

– Matt

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Boracay betjenes af to lufthavne: Kalibo International Airport og Godofredo P. Ramos lufthavn, meget hyppigere kaldet Caticlan lufthavn.

Mellem de to er Caticlan lufthavn meget tættere og leverer en meget mere praktisk adgang til Boracay. Faktisk er det, selv rejsende, der kommer fra Kalibo -lufthavnen, stadig skal passere gennem Caticlan, fordi molporten, springpunktet til Boracay, ligger kun en kort afstand fra Caticlan lufthavn.

Caticlan lufthavn driver imidlertid færre fly end Kalibo, især tilbage i den dag, hvor solnedgangsbegrænsning stadig var et problem, og det var ikke udstyret til at fungere om natten. I dag er der aftenflyvninger, men de er stadig meget få. Flyselskaber bruger også mindre fly til Caticlan. Derfor har Caticlan -flyvninger en tendens til at være meget, meget meget dyrere end Kalibo -fly, selvom du tilføjer omkostningerne ved overførsler.

Men hvis du flyver til Caticlan, behøver du ikke at bekymre dig meget om overførsler. At komme til Boracay herfra er så let, det kan gøres på få minutter, hvis du kender din vej rundt. Hvis du er en første timer, eller du aldrig har været i Boracay i betragtning af at den åbnede igen i 2018, her er vores trin-for-trin DIY-guide!

For øvrig er denne guide til budgetrejsende og involverer trehjulingsture. Hvis du uanset grund vil have en meget mere behagelig rejse til dit hotel, er en god mulighed at booke Klooks pakket overførselsservice. Bortset fra den airconditionerede VAN-overførsel fra Caticlan lufthavn til molporten, får du også hjælp gennem portprocesserne, og bilisten kan hjælpe dig med din bagage. Prisen inkluderer allerede Van Airport Transfer, Boat Crossing og Multi-Cab Hotel Transfer.

✅ Reserver eller tjek priser her!

Alligevel, gå tilbage til budgettet, her er hvordan man kommer til Boracay fra Caticlan Airport DIY-stil!

Hvad er dækket i denne vejledning?

1. I Caticlan lufthavn skal du tage en trehjuling til Caticlan Jetty Port.
2. Ved Caticlan Jetty Port skal du gennemgå registrerings- og verifikationsprocesser.
3. Betal gebyrerne.
4. Ombord på din båd eller færge.
5. Tag en trehjuling til dit hotel.
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1. I Caticlan lufthavn skal du tage en trehjuling til Caticlan Jetty Port.

Ved ankomsten til Caticlan lufthavn skal du komme ud af bygningen og gå forbi varevogne. Du finder trehjulinger, der venter på passagerer. De kan tage dig til Caticlan Jetty Port.

Far: P75 Hvis du er alene; P50 pr. Person, hvis du er en duo. Hvis du rejser solo, kan du teknik andre solo -rejsende, danne en gruppe og opdele omkostninger.
Rejsetid: 5-10 minutter.

2. Ved Caticlan Jetty Port skal du gennemgå registrerings- og verifikationsprocesser.

Ved Caticlan Jetty Port finder du telte og borde, der er oprettet uden for bygningen. Se efter registreringsområdet og kø op. Du bliver bedt om at nedskrive dit navn (og dine ledsagere) på en logbog. Dette bruges til at overvåge antallet af turister, der tjekker Boracay.

Fortsæt bagefter til verifikationsområdet. Her skal du fremlægge bevis for indkvartering. I betragtning af at Boracay genåbnede i 2018, er det nu obligatorisk at have hotelbooking, hvis du tilbringer mindst en nat på øen. Igen kræves hotelbooking.

3. Betal gebyrerne.

Efter at have fået dit hotelbooking verificeret, skal du fortsætte til betalingsvinduerne.

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Åh, vent, før det, vælg, om du vil tage den mere overkommelige pumpebåd eller den større, men dyrere østersfærge. Der er separate køer til pumpebåde og østersfærge, så tag dit sind først op.

Her er satserne pr. Person:

Pumpebåd (dag: 5 til 5:40 pm): p25

Pumpebåd (nat: 17:40 til 9:45): P30

Pumpebåd (midnat: 21:45 PM-5 AM): P50

Oyster Ferry: P100

Når du er besluttet, skal du falde i kø. Når du når tællerne, bliver du også nødt til at rydde andre gebyrer sammen med båden/færgen. Her er de andre gebyrer:

Caticlan terminalgebyr: P100

Miljøafgift: P75

Hvis du vælger at tage en pumpebåd, skal du forberede i alt P200-225 pr. Passager.

Hvis du vælger Oyster -færgen, skal du forberede dig på at udskifte p275 pr. Passager. Oyster, skal du få det ud? Glem det. Undskyld. Haha.

Du vil rydde op på alle disse gebyrer på én gang, men du får separate kvitteringer.

4. Ombord på din båd eller færge.

Efter betaling skal du gå ind i portbygningen. Du skal gennemgå en sikkerhedskontrol. Fortsæt til passagerens venteområde og vent på boarding.

When it’s time to board, find your boat and queue up.

Travel time is 10-15 minutes.

5. Take a tricycle to your hotel.

Boracay has two ports: Cagban Port and Tambisaan Port, both in Barangay Manoc-Manoc.

But you’re a lot of likely going to be headed for Cagban Port. Either way, you will find tricycles waiting for passengers by the gates of the port. They can take you to your hotel or resort in White beach for P100-P150 per ride.

You can also take the multi-cab for P40 per person.

Det er det! welcome to Boracay!

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Updated: 1/19/20 | January 19th, 2020

Have you ever loved a destination but couldn’t figure out why – or even a way – to express your feelings? That’s my problem with Morocco.

In August, I went on a trip with Intrepid travel and crossed off a country that has long been on my bucket list. I rode a camel, drank all the mint tea I could find, got lost in medinas, and ate much more couscous than I thought was humanly possible.

I loved the etrip. Our guide Rashid was friendly, took us out to smoke shisha, introduced us to the locals, and was typically very helpful. I made pals with my trip mates and got along with my roommate (which, on a tour, is a substantial blessing).

Morocco itself blew my mind. I loved walking down the street and being barraged by the smell of 1,000 different spices, getting lost in the maze-like medinas with their unlimited nooks and crannies, the chaos of millions of people shuffling about with vendors vying for your attention, and the crimson red of the Sahara with its unlimited rolling dunes were all I wanted them to be.

Sure, there were numerous overwhelming moments when I felt like a fish out of water and things didn’t go my way. but I relish those moments because it’s when you are pushed out of your comfort zone that you grow.

Travel is about feeling uncomfortable.

Morocco was everything I wanted it to be. It lived up to all my expectations, but for some reason, my experience has been hard to verbalize. Why can’t I express how I feel about Morocco? It’s been bothering me for months.

I’ve racked my brain thinking about it, pondered it on trains, and stared at a blinking cursor while trying to write about it.

Then, all of a sudden a few weeks ago, the reason hit me.

One constant in my travels — and I’m sure numerous of you might feel the same — is that of a touchstone, one defining point where the trip all comes together and acts as a prism for everything the journey represented.

On my trip to Japan, it was befriending a local who wanted to learn English.

In Costa Rica, it was getting lost in a jungle.

In Ukraine, it was drinking vodka with locals who knew less English than I knew Russian (and I only know “cheers” and “hello”).

On my first check out to Thailand, it was meeting those five people who changed my life.

In Ios, it was being taken to a local community festival by my hostel owner.

Most trips revolve around one memory that crystalizes the trip and puts everything into focus. Each of the moments ties together all my other memories of a place: the food, the smells, the sights, the people. It’s the first thing that concerns mind when you think of the place.

Despite the fantastic times I had and the remarkable schedule Intrepid put together, I’ve realized the reason I’m so ambivalent about Morocco is because I lack that touchstone. There’s no “whoa” moment I can point to where I felt ultra-connected to the country.

But, while I lack a big moment, I have thousands of little ones — staring at the a million stars in the blackness of the desert, wandering the empty ruins of Volubilis, discovering new foods with some remarkable Australians on my tour, befriending the fish sellers and gorging on fresh seafood in Essaouira, getting lost in medinas, haggling over a chess set and laughing with the seller, and drinking about 1,000 pots of mint tea (OK, small exaggeration, it was much more likely 999).

Maybe you don’t need that one special moment. maybe I’ve relied on that touchstone as a crutch for too long.

Paul Theroux once said travel is only glamorous in retrospect. I’m not sure I agree with that but what I am sure about is that, in retrospect, I’m only now really appreciating the time I spent in Morocco and how distinct it was.

Sometimes your senses get so battered it takes time for the dust to settle, the thoughts to process, and the fantastic moments to shine through.

***Editor’s Note: I went to Morocco with Intrepid travel on their best of Morocco tour. It was part of my ongoing partnership with Intrepid Travel. They covered the cost of the tour, flight, and meals.

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We arrived early for dinner. for tidligt.

The sun looked like it had no plans of letting the night take over yet when our boat docked at a floating seafood restaurant off the coast of Olango Island, Cebu. We were supposed to watch the sunset here and have sinful dinner, but it seemed like plans needed to be changed at that point.

Another restaurant on stilts
We came from Talima Marine Sanctuary, where our snorkeling time was cut short for two reasons. First, we were kind of disappointed by the site. We just floated aimlessly there looking for anything interesting to see, but all that greeted us was a carpet of sea grass with very few fishes swimming around. I had heard many great things about Talima but I guess we were just at the wrong spot. Second, one of us almost drowned, and we just decided to climb back up to the boat and move on to our next stop.

So here we were, too early for dinner. but hey, we were excited to start regardless.

Cao-oy (or Cao-uy) is an area off the coast of Olango Island that is dotted with several floating restaurants. Actually, the more correct name would be “stilted restaurants,” for they were not really floating but resting on wooden stilts. These restaurants have been a common stop for tourists who are on an island-hopping trip around Mactan and nearby islands. The place was spacious and incredibly relaxing. just admiring the view of the island and the Olango channel was enough to kill the time as we were waiting for our food to be served.

These stilted restaurants offer fresh seafood. The system is simple. You choose the main ingredient from an array of fresh catches, often contained in basins. These include prawns, crabs, lobsters, fishes, and a whole lot of shellfishes. Then, you tell the cook how you want them prepared — grilled, fried, steamed, boiled, whatever. You can even make requests and they will do it your way. Well, that’s about it. You may now relax and wait for the dishes to be served. but hey, it’s pricier than your regular restaurants.

Prawns and squid before meeting the fire
Seashells seashells by the scissors
When everything was served, we dug in as if it was our first time to try seafood. We may be too early for dinner but we’re never too full for a tempting feast. A feast is a feast, no matter how average the cooking is. and yes, the food was average. It was fresh, yes, but there really wasn’t anything special about it all.

Let the early dinner commence!
Olango Island as a whole is more famous as a bird sanctuary. It was a shame that I wasn’t able to go birdwatching while I was there. This is one of the downsides of being on a pre-arranged packaged tour: You can’t really go far from the provided itinerary. The group headed back to the hotel even before the sun got swallowed by the sea.

Had it been my way, I would’ve stayed for the birds. Heck, I would’ve stayed for the sunset.

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a lot of people would suggest that you don’t make huge life decisions while under the influence of alcohol, however in our experience, this just isn’t the case! a few of our finest (and a lot of life-altering) decisions have come while we were heavily into our much-loved red wine, or deep into our 3rd round of cocktails.

Here are 5 decisions we made while somewhat intoxicated which eventually altered our lives forever.

1. “Let’s Leave Canada For Good”

After our very first backpacking trip around Southeast Asia, we returned to Canada with the intent of saving sufficient money for one more world trip. So the concept of travel was originally there, however after living at house for a few months the concept of “investments” as well as “buying homes” slowly crept back into our minds.

Goodbye snow!
We ultimately started thinking about investing in residential property in Brazil. We figured we would have a great chunk of change in the bank by the time we were arranged to go travelling, but everyone was speaking about Brazil being a “BRIC Economy” as well as the best location to buy property.

Our focus left travel as well as went towards the dream of when once again having a house. Of course, this time around the intent was to flip the home to make great deals of money to spend on travel, however still, it would have delayed our travel dreams for at least 2 years.

Luckily, one fateful night in our rental apartment or condo in Calgary, we made a decision to make some lime daiquiris. The very first went down nicely and the conversation began with our dream residential property in Brazil, however as the wonderful nectar made its method into our bloodstream as well as started to impact the synapses in our cerebral cortex (I made that up), our conversation counted on travel.

By the third daiquiri, the concept of getting residential property in Brazil went totally out the window as well as we were back to speaking about travel. We made a decision that if we gotten a residential property in Brazil, we’d be when once again connected down, as well as would have to work for 2 a lot more years, which might potentially destroy our dreams of world exploration for good.

The map was back out as well as we were planning travel again!

That night, we not only ditched the home-buying plan, however we bumped up our departure date from our original trip plan by three months.

The next morning we woke up with headaches as well as a new lease on life. The plan stuck however, as well as about a month later we were on a airplane heading out on our second world trip.

This trip ultimately led to us starting a travel blog which has now earned us far a lot more than the very best residential property investment in Brazil ever might have.

2. “We requirement To style This Blog”

Okay so the original concept of starting this blog was made while totally sober (boring), however the actual focus, niche and design of our original web site was made a decision over a few beers.

We were travelling in the Philippines at the time as well as while we had already gotten our domain as well as moved over a few of our articles from a complimentary blog account, we hadn’t truly done much else with the site.

We made a decision to take our computers to a bit cafe in the village of El Nido on Palawan Island. As the sun dipped in the sky, the cool bit cafe with respectable wi-fi, turned into a bumping bar with discounted San Miguel beer. Hvorfor ikke? Vi troede. Couldn’t hurt.

Three (or six) $2 beers later as well as our entire web site was laid out on post-it notes in front of us. We made a decision exactly how the menu would look, what parts of the blog we would focus on as well as what the style of the site would be (at that time, budget plan backpacking).

Again the buzz used off overnight, however again, the concepts stuck. I utilized those post-it notes (and a few hundred Google searches as well as YouTube tutorials) to produce the site as we had organized it to be that night.

3. “We’re going to Cuba!”

While we were living on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala for 2 months, our feet were getting a bit itchy. One night – it just so occurred – we were getting a bit thirsty as well. The two ailments integrated as well as were treated in a matter of hours.

After a few glasses of tasty red wine, we made a decision that we should travel to Cuba before it was “too late”. A believed that lots of had before us, as well as millions had after. At one point, we nearly invited our travel insurance coverage broker to find with us on the trip. In hindsight that wasn’t the very best idea, however the plan to go to Cuba was!

Even thVi havde betalt for vores lejlighed eller lejlighed på søen i en måned mere, vi forlod efter kun 2 ugers planlægning.

Vi havde tiden i vores liv i landet såvel som, mens Cuba ikke er på nogen indikerer “ødelagt” eller “besat” i dag, er det allerede ekstremt anderledes end da vi gik. Måske “ændrede det ikke vores liv”, men vi ville aldrig have været i stand til at se Cuba, som vi gjorde, hvis vi ikke var gået på den tur.

Vi kunne ikke være lykkeligere over, at vi tog en beslutning om at brud den anden flaske hvidvin den aften.

4. “Lad os campere på en øde ø”

Vi havde tilbragt tid på øde øer i Mozambique bare måneder før, men vi havde 3 lokale med os. koster et par dage på en øde ø med ingen at fange mad til os, eller at hjælpe os, hvis noget gik galt, var noget, vi aldrig havde gjort.

Det var endnu en eftermiddag i El Nido, kun få dage efter bloggen’beer aften. Vi tilfredse et par fra Storbritannien såvel som af en eller anden grund besluttede vi at drikke en hel del regional tanduay -rom sammen.

Efter cirka en time var vi det frustrerende bord, som alle virkelig håbede, at de ville lukke op. Dariece så godt som jeg normalt er dem, der ruller øjnene på folk som det, så vi er lidt flov over at tro tilbage og genkende nøjagtigt, hvor højt vi var på denne charmerende strandrestaurant!

Under alle omstændigheder, da månen kom ud såvel som resten af ​​folket, der blev ryddet fra deres borde, forblev vi … i sidste ende lukkede placeringen såvel som at bevæge sig til sandet. Det var der på stranden ved siden af ​​en tom flaske rom, at vi udklækkede en blændende idé.

Vi skulle ansætte en fisker for at tage os med til en af ​​de øde øer i havet, mindske os og forlade os der i 1 nat, 2 hele dage.

Heldigvis planlagde vi ikke at gå den aften (selvom konceptet flød rundt). Vi tog fornuftigt en beslutning om at sove på den såvel som se, om vi stadig var ivrige om morgenen.

Igen vågnede vi op med en tømmermænd, men igen var drømmen stadig i live. Vi tilfreds med vores gode venner den morgen, købte nogle bestemmelser, opdagede en båd til at tage os såvel som næste morgen, vi stod på en strand på en ubeboet ø!

Vi forbandt knive med pinde såvel som prøvet spydfiskeri. Mislykkedes. Vi forsøgte at tænde en afslutning ved at skrubbe pinde. Mislykkedes. Vi forsøgte endda at gøre lidt husly. Mislykkedes. Generelt om natten efterår spiste vi spaghetti såvel som at chatte ved en afslutning, som vi startede med avis såvel som en lighter.

Det var stadig en eksplosion, så vi aldrig vil huske den fantastiske aften med et par mennesker, som vi kun havde forstået i 24 timer før eventyret.

Dette havde altid været et markant containerlisteprodukt for mig, så ridset det fra min fortegnelse ændrede mit liv såvel som gav mig en højere respekt for naturen såvel som fik mig til at genkende nøjagtigt, hvor forfærdelig jeg ville være til at overleve på en fjerntlig Hvis det nogensinde vedrørte det.

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5. “Vi skal begynde at sidde hjem”

Okay, så måske tror du på, at vi er alkoholikere nu, men denne gang havde vi kun et par øl, jeg sværger! Vi havde netop vist os i Samarkand, Uzbekistan, såvel som under vores rejse med Centralasien, dette var en af ​​de få gange, vi endda så alkohol (så måske var vi yderligere tilbøjelige til dens virkninger).

Bordet, hvor vi oprettede vores hjemmepladsskonto

Vi tilfredse med en person fra Japan såvel som han fik os et par øl. Vi sad hjemme hos os i et par timer med ham samt chattede om rejser såvel som hans hus i Tokyo (vi er stadig i kontakt med ham i dag). Efter at han rejste, tog Dariece så godt som jeg besluttede om at oprette vores allerførste hjemmekonto.

Vi abonnerede på TrustedHousesitters.com, indsatte nogle fotos, producerede vores profil såvel som voila! Vi var parate til at få vores allerførste job. Bare en måned senere havde vi en besked fra Julia i Grenada med anmodning om, at vi kommer til at tage os af hendes “guddommelige ekstra hund” i Caribien.

Ekstra hund

Dette var drømmejobbet! Et dejligt hus på stranden med en lodret bit ven. Vi fik denne opgave såvel som verdenen af ​​hjemmet, der sad såvel som at bo i Grenada, ændrede virkelig vores liv drastisk.

Det var her vores blog gik fra en sideindkomst til en fuldtids karriere. Det er herVi indså vores lignende til langsommere rejser, som til sidst indikerer, at vi skaber venskaber med lokale mennesker såvel som at opdage meget mere om kulturen såvel som et sted.

Vi har overvejet, at kæledyr sad i Costa Rica såvel som Barbados såvel som vi er vendt tilbage til Grenada tre gange. Vi omtaler virkelig denne ø som vores husbase. Vi har ligeledes lejet lejligheder i Mexico, Guatemala såvel som Malta. Hjemme sidder såvel som træg rejse er metoden til at gå!

Afslutningsvis

Vi skal drikke mere! Men i al alvorlighed ser det ud til, at vores bedste, en masse spontane beslutninger altid træffes efter en slurk af saucen. Mens nogle mennesker kan rynke på stilen med dette indlæg, tror vi, at de ville være enige med det 100%, hvis de var beruset, mens de læste det.

Der har været masser af meget mere fremragende beslutninger, som vi har taget over et glas rødvin, men de kvalificerede sig ikke som ”livsændring” som disse 5 gjorde. Hvis du nogensinde er i tvivl om en større livsbeslutning, skal du have et glas vin, spark tilbage og hash det ud med en ven. Hvis du rejser dig edru såvel som stadig tror, ​​at det er en god idé, kan du sige takket være Hootch for at hjælpe dig med dit conundrum.

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Opdateret: 2/2/2020 | 2. februar 2020

Istanbul er hus til nogle populære historiske steder – den blå moske, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar samt smagsmarked. De er fantastiske, afgørende historiske steder at se såvel som erfaring. Imidlertid bruger byen også gode tilbud af sjove ting at gøre, der har færre skarer såvel som er lidt væk fra den slagne vej.

Så afgørende som det er at gå til kulturelt betydelige historiske steder (når alt kommer til alt er der ikke noget galt i at være turist), der er så meget meget mere for enhver destination end bare de primære ferieguftpunkter.

Selvfølgelig skal du ikke gå glip af Istanbuls store steder. Men når du har gjort dem, er der masser af offbeat ting at se såvel som at gøre her. Lige her er mine favoritter til at hjælpe dig med at komme i gang såvel som at få mest muligt ud af din rejse:

1. Gå ned i basilica -cisternen

De fleste rejsende går oven på denne gamle hul i flere dage uden at indse det. Efter at have gået ind i en beskedent døråbning klatrer du ned ad et dystre sæt trapper, ender i et underjordisk tidligere vandreservoir udviklet i det sjette århundrede. Den er fuld af århundreder gamle kolonner såvel som statuer såvel som området er uhyggeligt oplyst i nuancer af orange. Koi fisk svømmer i det stående vand, såvel som du skal gå på træplanker for at komme rundt. Du kan høre drypping, der gentager sig, såvel som der er to mystiske statuer med hovedet af Medusa. Det føles som om du er i en skræmmende film.

Alemdar, Yerebatan CD. 1/3, +90 212-512-1570 yerebatansarnici.com. Åbn hver dag fra kl. 9 til 17:30 (undtagen religiøse helligdage). Optagelse er 20 forsøg på udlændinge.

2. Tjek den orientalske side

Istanbul er den eneste by i verden, der spredte to kontinenter; Det spænder fra Europa til Asien. Den orientalske side (også kaldet den anatoliske side) er adskilt fra den europæiske side af Bosphorus -strædet. Du kan tage en bus over den populære Bosphorus Bridge, eller du kan gå over på en færge. Byens primære feriegæster er på den europæiske side, men hvis du aldrig har været i Asien, er det sjovt at krydse over, så du kan oplyse, at du har været der. Hvis du overvejer at shoppe, skal du inspicere de fremtrædende markeder i Kadiköy.

Andre fortjenstfulde aktiviteter inkluderer turné i Beylerbeyi -paladset, der kører lige så meget som toppen af ​​Çamlica Hill for ekstraordinære udsigt over byen såvel som at gå langs Bagdat Caddesi for at tjekke masser af restauranter, caféer samt butikker.

Færgen vil udgift 3 Prøv for en envejsbillet.

3. Gå til en ægte hammam

(Billede ikke tilgængeligt – alle var nøgne inde!)
Mange af de sorte hoteller i Istanbul har hammams, ellers forstået som tyrkiske bade, men de er normalt ikke den ægte aftale. De er produceret vesterlændinge, der prøver at finde en cushy såvel som moderat oplevelse. Ægte hammams har været en tyrkisk skik i utallige år, såvel som de har fungeret som både et sted at rense såvel som for at socialisere sig. En masse hammams adskilles af køn, såvel som kvinder går normalt toppløse. Du skifter med en række forskellige rum af forskellige temperaturer, hvoraf den ene er et varmt tungt damprum, der ligner en sauna. Du kan vælge at betale en ledsager for at give dig en omfattende skrubbe-det er groft dog forfriskende! Çemberlitai Hamami er et godt valg for besøgende, der søger at give oplevelsen en prøve; En mere fremtrædende er Cagaloglu. Begge findes i den gamle bydel.

Vezirhan Cad. Nr. 8, +90 552-381-1584, cemberlitashamami.com. Åbn hver dag fra kl. 06.-12. Adgang starter ved 160 prøv pr. Person såvel som går derfra afhængigt af hvilke behandlinger/tjenester du ønsker.

4. Gå til Prince Islands

This chain of nine islands off the coastline of Istanbul supplies a special vacation from the crowds. An simple day trip during the warm months, the islands are just a quick ferry trip from the city. En masse rejsende går til de fire større øer (Büyükada, den største såvel som en masse populære, Burgazada, Heybeliada samt Kinaliada). Du kan tjekke historiske bygninger, spise på velsmagende caféer samt se smukke huse, mens du strejfer rundt.

Det, der gør disse øer specielle, er, at ingen køretøjer er aktiveret på øerne, hvilket gør dem temmelig rolige såvel som fredelige såvel som en stor pause fra byens støj. You can get around by walking, bicycle, or equine as well as carriage.

Try to take one of the early ferries in the day so you check out the islands before our visitors arrive.

The journey by ferry will take around 1 hour as well as 30 minutes depending upon what island you are going to. Tickets are 5 try per person for a single journey ticket.

5. Take a Ferry

A fantastic method to check out this huge city is by boat. You’ll see lots of boats that offer paid excursions of the Bosphorus, however if you want to save money as well as have a lot more flexibility, take a routine ferry trip instead. The fare will be cheaper, as well as youwon’t be contending for area with other tourists trying to take photos.

You’ll pass by Topkapi Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, stunning mansions, mosques with huge minarets, other castles as well as palaces, as well as more. You can hop off, eat some fresh seafood, as well as then head back. It’s a affordable method to check out without bumping into other tourists.

Round-trip ferry tickets will expense 25 try per person.

6. check out Jewish History

While Turkey is predominantly a Muslim country, it has a surprisingly long Jewish history. There are Jewish heritage excursions you can take, or you can check out the stops on your own. Jews have resided in Turkey for countless years, however the population truly grew during the Ottoman empire in the 1400s. growth boosted in 1492 when Spain expelled its Jews as well as the Ottoman empire welcomed them as they were stereotyped as having great service skills as well as wealth.

Istanbul’s Galata as well as Balat quarters are steeped in Jewish history as well as you can discover historic synagogues in both areas of town. Istanbul likewise has a Jewish museum (The museum of Turkish Jews) that does a great task of illustrating the contributions as well as struggles of Jews in Turkey.

Bereketzade Mahallesi, +90 212-292-6333, muze500.com. open Sunday-Thursday from 10am-5pm as well as Fridays from 10am-1pm (closed Saturdays). Admission is free, though donations are encouraged. Passport (or other official ID) is needed to enter.

7. enjoy the fishermen on Galata Bridge

Every day, dozens, if not hundreds, of regional guy type a row along the top level of the Galata Bridge as well as fish over the edge. It’s an extraordinary sight. They spend hours intending to catch fresh seafood, as well as a few of them will offer it to you while they’re still available fishing. lots of of the guy don’t even make a catch; they seem to take pleasure in just standing there hanging their pole over the water.

There’s likewise a fish market at the base of the bridge, as well as the lots of booths of fresh-caught fish are fun to look at (though it can likewise be a bit gross).

8. See the Obelisk of Theodosius

This Egyptian obelisk was carved around 1500 BCE near Luxor before it was pillaged by the Romans as well as transferred to Alexandria. Not long after, it was transferred to Constantinople (now Istanbul) where it has stayed ever since. There are well-preserved hieroglyphs on all four sides which illustrate Tutmoses III’s success during a battle on the Euphrates River.

The obelisk is normally surrounded by locals kicking back as well as chatting, as well as there are frequently buskers performing right here as well. It’s a great location to sit back as well as people-watch while appreciating this extraordinary historical relic.

9. snap a picture with Tombili

Chances are you already understand you Tombili is — you just don’t recognize it. Tombili was a street feline from Istanbul who went viral in a meme that showed the feline lounging on the stairs like a person would sit on a bench (the meme was called “chill cat” if you want to look it up).

When Tombili died in 2016, the regional mayor had a statue commissioned as well as it now sits where Tombili’s popular picture was taken. Thieves instantly stole the statue but, after a big public outcry, it was returned.

10. go to Miniaturk

Miniaturk is a miniature park found in Istanbul — as well as it’s one of the largest miniature parks in the world. To be honest, I didn’t even understand what miniature parks were before encountering this place. In short, the park is full of little replicas of popular sights as well as attractions, made to a 1/25 scale. There are over 100 designs in the park including the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Mostar Bridge, as well as the Hagia Eirene Church. The park spans nearly 15 acres as well as there are audio guides offered around the park so you can listen as well as discover a lot more about each private attraction.

Örnektepe, +90 212-222-2882, miniaturk.com.tr. open everyday from 9am-6pm. Admission is 15 TRY.

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Istanbul is a extremely big as well as congested city as well as it can absolutely be intimidating to visit. however it’s likewise house to some interesting history as well as tons of special sights as well as attractions — lots of of which don’t get the interest they deserve.

By adding a few of these less-visited attractions into your travel plan you’ll be able to have a much a lot more special as well as authentic experience while still being able to see all the terrific sights that make Istanbul the eclectic, gorgeous city that it is.

Book Your trip to Istanbul: Logistical ideas as well as Tricks
Book din flyvning
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Rejseforsikringsdækning vil sikre dig mod sygdom, skade, tyveri samt aflysninger. Det er detaljeret sikkerhed i situationen, alt går galt. Jeg tager aldrig på en tur uden den, da jeg har været nødt til at bruge det mange gange i fortiden. Min foretrukne forretning, der tilbyder den allerbedste service såvel som værdi er:

Sikkerhedsfløj (for alle under 70)

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Last updated: 2020 • 12 • 3

Here’s our list of recommended activities and traveler spots to add to your SIARGAO ITINERARY. If you need much more help planning your trip, check out our SIARGAO travel GUIDE!

With its swells that make the surfers’ adrenaline pumping and feet itching, Siargao has been luring both local and international wave bikers to its rolling shores. No wonder that this teardrop-shaped island is widely regarded as “the Surfing capital of the Philippines”.

The island had been under-the-radar and is only known to surfers until the early 2010s. but today, Siargao enjoys being the “rockstar” traveler destination in the country. It is also much more available now much more than ever, welcoming about 12 flights daily from Manila, Cebu, and Clark. The road from the airport to other parts of the island has also been developed from the bumpy rough road to smooth concrete ones, making traveling around the island much more convenient and efficient.

Other than surfing, the island boasts other attractions like coconut-lined roads and rivers, beautiful beaches, caves, lagoons, and food! here are some of the things you can see and do while on the island.

Hvad er dækket i denne vejledning?

Three-Island TourNaked Island
Daku Island
Guyam Island

Siargao Land TourMagpupungko rock Pools
Maasin River
Coconut mountain View

Sugba Lagoon
Sohoton Cove (Bucas Grande Islands)
Surfing
Cloud 9 Boardwalk and view Deck
Burgos Coconut Road
Food trip!
Motorcycle or Bicycle around the Island
Don’t forget to travel Responsibly
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Three-Island Tour

The three-island trip covers Guyam, Naked, and Daku Islands. Each has its distinct feature, so the experience won’t seem redundant. Take this trip and see for yourself what these islands have to offer.

You can charter a private boat or join a group tour.

By private boat. Head to the wharf and charter a private boat for P1500 – P2000. This is a great option for groups because the rate is per boat, so you can split the cost. However, this does not include lunch and the additional entrance and docking fees. much more info about the islands and corresponding fees below.

By group tour. If you’re traveling alone, you don’t want to deal with finding a boat or preparing food, or you simply want to make friends, we recommend joining a group trip instead. Klook provides this tour. The price covers the boat fees, all the entrance fees, and a boodle-style lunch buffet.

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Naked Island

Naked Island
Naked Island is a sandbar that is the typical stop on the way back to the main island. because there isn’t much here, not even trees, the activities are limited. but you can always take lots of photos.

Daku Island

Daku Island
Daku Island is the largest of the three islands and is a whole barangay in itself. It is mainly a fishing village with cottages lined up along the coast. There are also private properties along the beach.

This is a common lunch stop. If you rented a boat, lunch is not covered. but fresh fish and other seafood are available and you can have the locals cook for you. but if you’re on a tight budget you can always bring your own food.

If you’re on a group tour, lunch is typically served as part of the package. You also don’t need to worry about the other fees because these are part of what you paid for.

Entrance fee: P100 per boat
Cottage rental: P250

Guyam Island

Guyam Island
Guyam Island is a small, circular island, typically your first stop for the three-island tour. It has two distinct sides: one side is rocky with strong currents, while the sandy side is much more serene. Smiling ladies with a small box will greet you and cheerfully let you know there’s a fee once you set foot on the island. If you’re not sure what island you’re in, the large letters spelling GUYAM might be a good indicator.

Entrance fee: P30 per person.
Cottage rental: P300
(If you’re on a group tour, this is already included in the package.)

Siargao Land Tour

You can explore the main island and see the wonders it keeps in its jagged corners and lush landscapes. here are the typical stops of the land trip (not in order):

Magpupungko rock Pools

Coconut mountain View

Maasin River

There are numerous ways to do this. You can rent a car or motorbike. but the most convenient is to join a group tour. many group trips also include a stop at Sugba Lagoon, which is located on another island so a boat transfer is added.

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Magpupungko rock Pools

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Another well-known traveler destination on the island of Siargao is the Magpupungko rock Pools, which affords revelers the chance to take a dip in the crystal clear waters when you get there at the best time. The rock pools only appear at certain times, particularly when the tide is low. The location is a 45-minute drive from general Luna. explore the Magpupungko beach if you want to feel some sand below your feet or do cliff-jumping but be extra careful because the rocks are sharp; it would be better to wear protective footwear or aqua shoes.

Note: always check the tide schedule as it changes daily. See it here: Port Pilar Tides

Entrance Fee: P50
Parking Fee: P20

How to get There: You can join a group tour, hire a habal-habal or rent a motorcycle and drive to Pilar. You will pass by local eateries before you reach the beach and rock pools. The drive will take you about 45 minutes from general Luna.

Maasin River

Maasin River is a 30-minute drive from general Luna. You’ve probably seen photos of the bent coconut tree sticking out over the river. There’s a rope attached to the tree where you can swing back and forth from and, maybe, let go and plunge into the river. The water is about 6-foot deep.

Heading to the northern portion of the island, you will arrive at a very conspicuous red bridge. That’s your landmark for the bent coconut tree.

Location: Siargao Circumferential Rd, Dapa, Surigao del Norte
Entrance Fee: P20

Coconut mountain View

Make a short stop on the side of the road to appreciate the lush coco paradise that seems unlimited as it sprawls across the island!

Sugba Lagoon

Another popular attraction on the island is Sugba Lagoon. It is located on the northwestern portion of the island. The jumping-off point is the town of Del Carmen, which is about a two-hour drive from general Luna. There are numerous ways you can explore the lagoon — by renting canoes, bamboo rafts, and paddleboards and by snorkeling. There’s a two-layer docking area or rest area where you can also rent a table for P50. one of the highlights here is jumping off the diving platform into the clear turquoise (sometimes emerald) waters.

Hvordan man kommer dertil:

From general Luna, you have to get to the town of Del Carmen port. The travel time is roughly two hours. here are your options:

Join a group tour. trip operators and some resorts offer this tour. The rate is around P2000 per person inclusive of lunch, transportation, and entrance.

Habal-habal: P500 RT + P30 (parking fee at Del Carmen pier)

Van Rental: P3000/day (good for 12 pax)

Motorcycle Rental: P350 – P500/day + gas

From Del Carmen port, register at the local port authority and charter a boat or wait for other passengers to fill up the boat. The normal boat rate is P1600 for six people. The travel time from the port to the lagoon is roughly one hour.

Sohoton Cove (Bucas Grande Islands)

Located in the town of Soccoro in Surigao del Norte, Bucas Grande is a separate group of islands from Siargao. getting there is quite expensive, but all those islets, lagoons, beaches, caves, and karst cliffs make up for it. and ought to you visit at the best season, you will be able to encounter the stingless jellyfish at Sohoton Cove.

Getting There: From Siargao, the jumping-off point to Bucas Grande Islands is Dapa port. join a group trip or charter your own boat to Bucas Grande.

Boat trip Rates: P3000 – P3500 (Sohoton Cove trip Only, good for 5 pax); P4000 (Sohoton + Three-Island Tour, good for 5 pax)

Other Fees: P500 (smaller boat to Sohoton Cove) P50 (entrance fee); P50 (environmental fee); P350 (tour guide); P100 (docking fee per boat)

Note: Jellyfish season starts in March, but you will see the highest concentration of jellyfish during the months of July and August.

Some trip operators combine Sohoton Cove with the 3 Islands Tour! If you’re solo or you don’t want to plan anything, you can join a group trip instead! A Sohoton + 3 Islands combo trip is available on Klook!

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Surfing

You’ve come to one of the best surfing spots not only in the Philippines but also in the world, so why not? If you don’t know how to ride the waves, there are various surf lessons provided at the surf break sites. Also, the good thing about Siargao is that it covers all degrees of expertise, so whether you are a newbie or an expert, there’s a surf break that is best for you. Beginner’s surfing lesson starts at P1000 for two hours.

The waves are ideal for surfing all year round, but the best time is from as early as July to as late as January. The waves can become gnarly from September to November. Please be extra careful especially if you are just new to surfing.

Here is the list of Siargao’s surf breaks:

Note: The annual ‘Cloud 9 Surfing Cup’ typically happens in late September or early October, so expect huge crowds during this time. The competition is officially recognized by the world surf league Pro.

Nybegynder

Giwan

Quicksilver (Inner)

Jacking horse (Inner)

Ekspert

Cloud 9

Tuason

Pacifico

Burgos

Intermediate

Quicksilver (Outer)

Jacking horse (Outer)

Stimpy’s

Rock Island

Salvacion

Kirkegård

Daku

Cloud 9 Boardwalk and view Deck

Cloud 9 is one of the popular surf breaks in general Luna, but if you are not that into balancing yourself on a surfboard and be wiped out several times, you can just unwind and chill strolling down the renowned long boardwalk. You can also view the seasoned surfers dance with the roaring waves from the three-story view deck at the end of the boardwalk. You can also wait for the sunrise here as surfers catch the early morning swells and/or savor the moment as you think of nothing else but the beautiful spectacle that is sunset.

Burgos Coconut Road

Siargao is blanketed in thick coconut forests. Some roads cut across this coco paradise, which creates a beautiful view. That particular shot of a strip flanked by coconut trees is a strong contender for the title of many photographed (or “Instagrammable”) spot in Siargao.

Food trip!

Kermit surf resort and Restaurant’s well-known pizza — the Kermit Pizza!
The town of general Luna has the most number of commercial establishments on the island — resorts, restaurants, cafés, and bars. The food place selection ranges from easy eateries or carinderias to international restaurants. The food choices accommodate both locals and foreign visitors. some of the most favored restaurants are Harana surf resort & Restaurant, Kermit surf resort & Restaurant, Buddha’s surf Resort, Mama’s Grill, Shaka Siargao, and Aventino’s Pizzeria.

When the sun goes down, the nightlife starts to kick in. and it’s very much alive on the island! If you still have the energy for dancing, socializing, and drinking with other travelers, parties typically happen at Jungle Disco, Viento, Bravo, and RumBar. If you like beers, you might want to try Siargao’s very own draft beer — general Luna pale Ale. I had a chance to try it while dining at Harana.

Motorcycle or Bicycle around the Island

There are numerous ways you can get around the island of Siargao — van, tricycle, habal-habal, motorcycle, and bicycle. Siargao is a motorcycle- and bicycle-friendly island. Renting a motorcycle or a bicycle for a day or much more is a popular transportation option among tourists. The Siargao Circumferential road will treat you to a very picturesque drive, leading you to different traveler sites on the island. even before reaching your destination, the ride itself is already an attraction.

However, always prioritize safety! Make sure you have a license and wear a helmet even if no one else is doing it.

Don’t forget to travel Responsibly

The flourishing tourism industry has a positive effect on the economy and livelihood of the people by opening company and job opportunities, but it also has a negative impact.

A large part of Siargao, despite the numerous developments happening in some areas, is still undisturbed and unspoiled. For the touristy towns of general Luna, Del Carmen, and Soccoro, steps are being taken to reduce the impact of rising tourism-related activities on the island. some of the companies are taking the initiative to do their part in preserving the environment like using metal straws instead of plastic ones. airline companies are making an effort too like Cebu Pacific’s initiative, the Juan effect sustainable tourism campaign, encouraging everyJuan to do his or her part no matter how small that act is.

Besides helping the local economy by purchasing things and availing of services, you can also help to preserve the natural resources of the destination for the future generation. By simply bringing your own refillable water bottles, eco-bags, and throwing your trash properly, you are already making a huge difference.

For much more information about this campaign, visit www.juaneffect.com.

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