Blogs from Oslob, Cebu, Philippines, Asia

Air Asia brachte mich von Boracay nach Cebu City. Hier stieg ich in einen Bus, der mich in den Süden der Insel brachte. Das Noordzee Resort in Boljoon war nun mein neues Zuhause. Das Resort war ein Hostel, direkt am Meer, mit Liegen, schwimmender Insel und fantastischem Essen. Ich wusste sofort, dass ich es hier länger aushalten werde. Da die Busfahrt 4 Stunden dauerte, erreichte ich das Resort im Dunkeln. Überall brannten romantische Lichter und ich checkte in ein Mehrbettzimmer mit Meerblick und Balkon ein. Gibt es etwas Schöneres als beim Einschlafen das Meer bei offener Tür rauschen hören zu können und beim Aufwachen die laue Briese des Windes riechen und spüren zu können? Ich bewegte mich den ganzen ersten Tag lang kaum vom Fleck. Der Liegestuhl, das Meer uns das leckere Essen bestimmten meinen Tag. ... read more

When I was a kid, I am fond of watching National Geographic Channel (NGC) especially covers about the mysteries of the deep blue waters of this planet. It was through that show that I encountered the term "Marine Bioligist". I told myself that one day, those marine bioligists featured in NGC will be my colleagues someday. Well, let's just say that the probability of that day to happen is remote because I happened to be a graduate of accounting course and I am employed in the 4th largest universal bank in the Philippines. Anyway, let's cut the chase and proceed to my experience swimming with the gentle giants of the queen city of the south or "Butanding" as the locals call it. It is located at Tan-awan, Oslob, Cebu City, Philippines and takes about five hours ... read more

The last time I wrote I had seen enough of Cebu City and was headed for the bus station and the southwest coast of Cebu Island. The bus system in the Philippines is really good. The air-conditioned buses are very comfortable, with some dvds showing (if you can hear them). I’ve calculate that most bus journeys cost about €1 for an hour or travelling.So if you are told that the trip will be three hours long, count on a fare of about €3. The journey was uneventful but I love taking photos of the homes and people as we drive by. I like to see them working, playing, eating together, shopping, etc. My original plan had been to go to Oslob where, it was said, one could swim with the whale sharks and dolphins. The ... read more