My Cebu Adventures

“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...

"Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors--it is how you combine them that sets you apart." -Wolfgang Puck Cebu's food scene has always been well-known and loved for its diversity and uniqueness. In fact, one might even say that Cebuano cuisine is just as colorful and vibrant as its annual Sinulog parade. While Cebu's world-renowned lechon is known to be the most popular and famous Cebuano food staple, there is quite a lot of food that are distinctly Cebuano not only by nature, but origin as well. You might have been eating these food fares all your life without realizing that what you are munching on is actually a derivative of Cebuano cuisine and gastronomy. It is also interesting to note that Cebuano's are incredibly passionate about their food--so passionate that they take a lot of pride in serving food that is not only bursting in distinct Cebuano flavor, but unpar...

“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 ...

“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...

“Life is not meant to be lived caged within walls and mindsets. The only way to break free from the shackles of monotony is to travel. Bon Voyage.” –Author Unknown Known as the Queen City of the South, Cebu is a multicultural city with a lot to offer in terms of activities and destinations. As it is considered a melting pot of several Visayan cultures, you can expect to come across a zany set of individuals. In the same sense, you can expect Cebuanos to be an incredibly diverse bunch. English is widely spoken, so in this regard, visitors from overseas would not have such a hard time communicating with locals should they need to ask for directions and the like. Moreover, the people of Cebu City are generally warm and welcoming and although there is much left to be desired in terms of traffic flow, the City makes up for it by providing a myriad of transportation options (Uber, Grab and Angkas are available in the city). If you have ever planned on visiting the Queen City o...

“Celebrations infuse life with passion and purpose. They summon the human spirit.” –Terrence E. Deal  Ever since the inception of Cebu’s yearly fiesta celebration called Sinulog back in the year 1980, Cebuanos were then known to be the individuals with the longest Christmas celebration. Typically held on the third Sunday of January every year, Sinulog is taken from the Cebuano word Sulog which means like water current movement. Consequently, this is a ubiquitous dance movement among Sinulog contingents during their dance numbers consisting of steps forward and one step backward done to the sound of the drums. More importantly, Sinulog is celebrated to honor the fiesta senior known as Santo Nino, the miraculous child Jesus and the magnet of love. With this in mind, Cebuanos can expect an influx of both foreign and local visitors every January. As this is the grandest of all festivals in the country, it would be inevitable to individuals and revelers who wish to witness the ...