My Cebu Adventures

“We must travel; we must go to foreign parts. We must see how the engine of society works in other countries, and keep free and open communication with what is going on in the minds of other nations, if we really want to be a nation again.” –Swami Vivekananda  Traveling to exotic places is no doubt, quite the enthralling adventure. Unfortunately, one of the biggest hurdles when it comes to an exotic travel excursion is the communication barrier. Sure, there might be a handful of countries who speak English, but a majority of them only have the basics nailed. Luckily, the Philippines (one of the most beautiful exotic travel destinations) has a majority of locals who have an excellent command of the English language. However, you would make a better impression and would probably warm up to the locals better if you spoke their language and dialect. After all, to them, this would be seen as an effort to assimilate and truly immerse yourself in a foreign culture. Nonetheles...

"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." -J.R.R. Tolkien   Proclaimed as the best pig he had ever tasted, Anthony Bourdain has propelled Cebu's most favorite food staple into world recognition. Known for its crispy skin and succulent flesh dripping in pig fat, there has never been any doubt that Cebu's lechon is the best roast pig rendition you will find anywhere in the Philippines--or even the world. A ubiquitous presence during momentous occasions such as weddings, birthdays, graduations and even fiestas, the lechon remains to be the star of every Filipino's dinner table that without it, a feast would feel sorely lacking. In fact, it has been shown that tourists, travelers and most notably foreign bloggers would visit Cebu and book cheap Cebu hotels just to sample a taste of this world-renowned dish--much like Anthony Bourdain did. However, Cebuanos are known to be rather passionate about th...

“There is nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it is sent away.” –Author Unknown  Beach (noun) A place of relaxation, rest and tranquility  Apart from being known as the Lechon Capital of the Philippines, Cebu is also known for its world-class resorts and pristine white sand beaches. In fact, by the time summer season arrives, Cebu can expect an influx of foreign visitors as well as a flurry of local guests hoping to sample island living at its finest. Cebu is known to be a summer beach capital where anyone can cool their bodies at the nearest beach from the blisteringly hot weather. But do know that there are some beach locations whose beauty remains unrivaled. If you wish to visit other beaches that are found elsewhere apart from the ones in proximity to your Mactan hotel , here are a few that should make it to your itinerary: 1.)    Sta. Fe (Bantayan Island)  While this defi...

“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” –Mark Twain  Traveling to new and foreign places can be an exhilarating experience. Immersing yourself in another country’s culture, history and getting to enjoy all of its respective activities is nothing short of fantastic. However, before you get to experience the blissful heights that come with traveling, you need to ensure that you are adequately packed first. This does not mean having enough clothes to wear on your trip, but rather packing all the essentials you need to have for your trip. Sure, it can be quite overwhelming, and the task might be a bit daunting, but this should be one of the initial considerations you should put into mind before you go globetrotting. After all, you would not want to be put into a situation wherein you ...