My Cebu Adventures

“Travel is like love, mostly because it is a heightened state of awareness in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed. That is why the best trips, like the best love affairs, never really end.”-Pico Iyer Proclaimed and hailed as the Queen City of the South, Cebu has a unique and subtle charm that would enticingly invite locals and tourists alike into the city. Known for its eclectic fusion of city and island living, Cebu has a lot in store apart from Lechon, the city’s claim to fame. The Queen City of the South is also known for its lush, powder white sand beaches and world-class resorts. Unfortunately, while most of these resorts do promise you a luxurious stay, the exorbitant price tag might deter you from booking a reservation with them. Fortunately, Cebu has a myriad of hotels and resorts that would not have you breaking the bank just for a weekend of relaxation. If you wish to book a lavish stay sans the expensive rates, there ...

“The most dangerous risk of all—the risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet that you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later.” –Randy Komisa r Considering that Cebu City is known to be the Queen City of the South, it is highly likely that Mactan (or more popularly known as Lapu Lapu is overlooked). Apart from being the first city one sees upon landing at the Mactan International Airport, Mactan has a lot to offer in terms of adventure and activities. Known to be the lush island of beaches and seafood, Mactan is often greeted by a deluge of foreign tourists during the summer season. Much like most summer capitals in the country, it offers a fair share of watersport activities from jet skiing, diving, snorkeling parasailing to island hopping. If ever you have the chance to visit this vibrant island, never neglect to experience for yourself a brief taste of what the island life in Mactan truly is and immerse yourself in the beauty of its picturesque beac...