Category: Philippines 2025
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Last But Not Least: Bohol
Bohol was our last stop in the Philippines, and much needed respite from the Siquijor Shenanigans. With Nic and Jake only joining us for two short nights (but really only one full day) before jetting back to Sydney, we wanted to make the most of Bohol. We were staying in separate accommodation–Pat and I in…
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Siquijor Island
We arrived in San Juan, Siquijor Island for our four-night stay after a very long trip via (1) tuk-tuk, (2) bus, (3) tuk-tuk, (4) ferry, (5) tuk-tuk, (6) ferry, (7) tuk-tuk. Siquijor—in all its beauty—was our hardest location to get to in the Philippines. In hindsight, we wouldn’t do it that way again. We checked…
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Moalboal Memories
We spent four beautiful nights in Moalboal, Cebu, and we loved every second. After a rather toasty bus ride from Cebu City to Moalboal, we checked in to the most amazing ho(s)tel, Chief Mau, located in the centre, surrounded by beautiful beaches, restaurants, and sights. We (as in Pat) hired motorbikes for ₱375 per day…
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Coron Chronicles & Cebu City Scenes
Day 1: Arriving in Coron Coron City, with its turquoise waters, limestone cliffs, and laid-back vibe, delivered an unforgettable few days in the Philippines. After our traumatic ferry ride (see previous blog), we all settled on very easy dishes for lunch, and lots and lots of water. After checking into Blue Waters Inn in the…
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Starting with a BANG: El Nido!
After an emotional goodbye with our families at Sydney International Airport, and taking the scenic (read: long) route to the Philippines, we finally met up with Nicola and Jake in El Nido, Palawan, late on Tuesday, 14 January 2025. We made it! We had an action-packed three nights in El Nido, which stole all our…
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