10 Things you might Wonder about when Visiting the Philippines for the First Time

Chocolate Hills, Bohol island, Philippines

1. How to signal a jeepney driver that you have to get off? Jeepneys are relics from the war, converted to be used as public transport in the Philippines. If you have no idea where you’re going, you’ll probably lose yourself in the chaos of the Filipino public transport system. To avoid this, ask for directions as soon as you enter the jeepney and also ask if someone can give you a hint when to…

From island to island in the Philippines

Sunset at Bohol Island

Bohol and Panglao Last time we wrote about our arrival in Tagbilaran, the main city on Bohol Island. The town was just another crowded, noisy place so we were glad when we checked in at a nice place called Coco Farm on Panglao Island the next morning. Panglao is a smaller island than Bohol but but is near Tagbilaran, just across a bridge. Coco Farm was in quiet, tranquil place. Nice beaches were all around…

Budget Travel Guide: Philippines, Siquijor island

I Love Siquijor

Siquijor (pronounced sicky whore), also known as the Island of Fire is a fascinating destination that shouldn’t be missed when traveling the popular Visayas region (Bohol, Dumaguete, Negros) in the Philippines. There are several ways to access Siquijor by all the ports of the surrounding main islands. Once you’re in the Philippines you’ll see how easy it is to jump from island to island. Siquijor is the third smallest province of the Philippines, thus perfect…

5 Things that prove that Bohol was once inhabited by Giants

Tina at the Chocolate Hills

Travelling the Philippines is like immersing yourself into an ocean of fairy tales. Each island opens a new chapter to another fabulous world full of magic and mystery. Today we’ll tell you the fairy tale of Bohol, the most visited island in the Central Visayas Nobody told us that we were heading to an island that was once inhabited by giants. We found out in bits and pieces. Read what the giants have left behind…

Philippines: a peculiar folk – 25 reasons to love and hate the Filipino people

Tina at the beach during sunset

Things that we find awkward 1. How can you eat pork all the time – and I don’t mean the good parts? It smells burnt in the Philippine streets. Barbecue is very common here, especially grilled pork. Don’t expect to get a typical Western steak or roast. Usually there is a list of pork parts you can chose from, everything from the head to the toe is served. Even the ears and the snout can…

Our arrival in the Philippines

Viva Sr. Santo Niño – Lapu-Lapu

We arrived in Manila on the 11th of January. We arranged to stay for a few nights at a Couchsurfing host. He told us he lives close to the airport. We arrived in the night so we had enough time to find our way. Just as in Malaysia, public transport is nearly non-existant. We had to get off the airport to get away from annoying taxi drivers – we try to avoid taking taxis, especially…