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Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Mactan Island February 22nd 2015

We had decided to do a tour of Mactan Island because our hotel offered it, and it would drop us at the airport, ready for our flight home. The staff at our hotel weren't the greatest, the first person we had inquired about the tour with told us he would speak to the manager and never got back to us. He obviously forgot about us, as when we went to reception to ask again, we asked a different member of staff, and when he saw us, he realised why we were there. The other member of staff said that they would ask the manager and then ring us. It's a good job, we weren't going anywhere that evening, as it took a few hours for them to ring us to confirm. It should have been a ... read more
Virgen Dela Regla Church
Virgen Dela Regla Church
Virgen Dela Regla Church

Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Mactan Island May 7th 2013

From one island- we move to another, Mactan. Once we arrive in Mactan we are instantly ripped off by a taxi driver at the port, typical. Always always insist on a meter and never ask how much as they instantly make up a price and turn the meter off. At times you might have a battle on your hands but always go with the meter if you can. Our taxi driver, although a rip off merchant did get us to our resort. We were greeted by the staff who had no idea we were coming and tried to set us up in a more expensive room. I shouted loud enough that the owner gave us an upgrade (so he says) for the same price I originally booked for. His wife was a real life cruella deville. ... read more
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Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Mactan Island April 8th 2012

I was planning to write an updated blog about our summer motorcycle trip. I had planned it in my head to give a constant update about our travels, our stops, and place in images on the blog, whenever we stay at a hotel to rest the night. But that did not happen because that motorcycle trip would tire us and once we get to the hotel, there’s not much energy left to write and upload pictures. We’d be on the road for hours and hours nonstop while Ivan would drive and I would be at the back of the motorcycle, holding the digital camera I borrowed from my mom, taking pictures of something interesting along the way. The moment we’d get to an inn, we’d throw off our bags, rest for a few minutes, take a ... read more
sunrise at Ormoc Pier
setting up Sushi
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Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Mactan Island March 11th 2012

I started this blog because there are about 10 days left before the big trip my boyfriend and i had planned for about 6 months now. This is not our first motorcycle trip but this one has got to be a real challenge for us - to go on a motorcycle trip to Luzon. I can't stop thinking about it. Twelve days away from our hometown to go and explore the northern region on a motorcycle. All I know is that I am excited, and I know that he is too, which is why he told me to start this blog to express the excitement that we feel. I can't wait to be in a new place to meet new people, taste different local dishes, and take pictures with my camera. The great thing about all ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Mactan Island April 28th 2011

I made it to Cebu with no problems. Not that I thought there would be problems but I was quite nervous about traveling alone in Asia. It was great to see the guy with my name on his sign at the airport and to have a safe ride to the resort. Although once there they said that the taxis are all safe too. That’s OK, I felt better having a car waiting for me. I got settled and around 10:30 headed to bed. Soon I discovered the pack of dogs next to the resort barking like crazy. I must have been tired because they didn’t keep me up too long and it is good that I got some sleep because there are several very early rising roosters next to the building. Not only did they wake ... read more
Beach from Lawn at Hotel
Our Hotel
Boats

Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Mactan Island » Cordova January 27th 2011

Hi Guys, My blog is actually already at this address: Philippines Travel Blog ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Mactan Island February 7th 2010

I will be updating this blog about the beautiful places I've been visited in Cebu, Philippines. Cebu is also known as "The Queen City of the South". Please follow me as I conquer Cebu, Philippines. Btw, this blog will features tourist attractions of Cebu, Philippines.... read more

Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Mactan Island January 14th 2010

This trip was short but nice and relaxing. We made a date with a Cebuana friend beforehand to ask her about where she was from and any insider hints she might have. She taught us a handfull of the local Visaya language which was greatly appriciated during the trip. I took off afterwork on Thursday and arrived at about 2am. Mr. Kim a really nice man was our escort since we arranged the trip through a Korean travel agency. We didnt really care to do all of the touristy things that he had planned for us but since the all inclusive trip was less expensive than the airfare alone it was no brainer. He took us to our hotel which was really nice and on the water with one big infinity pool and 2 other pools. ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Mactan Island June 4th 2009

These photos were taken on the 23rd of May 2006. We did a one day tour of Mactan Island & Cebu City before heading to Bohol for 3 days.... read more
Magellan's monument
A close up
The plaque explaining what happened here

Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Mactan Island March 2nd 2009

It’s more then half way through my internship here at Bigfoot and things seem to be slowly getting underway. Well, I have to admit as of this point into this week; I can’t really recall much of last week in chronological order as my previous blog. So as I write my story which seems to be an endless supply of impulsive and random moments that have accumulated over the years, I continue to document them all and laugh about it along the way. So to start off from my music video shoot dating back nearly two weeks ago already, I start off by saying I’m terrible at remembering what I did last week but seem to master long term memory as if I’m a scholastically inclined prototype that can recite the entire dictionary from A-Z ... read more
Cebu city and Mactan
Hello Cebu
Saree inspired




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