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Sunday, January 19, 2020

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Travel_Dumaluan Beach

January 19, 2020

White fine sand with a wide and long shoreline is what makes Dumaluan Beach a must when you visit Panglao Island Bohol.

When Boracay was closed for almost a year tourists flocked Panglao Island for a summer vacay get-away. Dumaluan Beach is just of the many beaches of Panglao that offers a beach like Boracay in Bohol.

I must say that I did have a fun time here rolling in the sands of Dumaluan, seating and walking along the shorelines barefoot as I wanted to feel those fine white powdery sand under my feet and my suntanned skinned for the day. Plus its water was clear you could even see white sand with starfish lying on the seabed.

Dumaluan Beach does not disappoint and indeed will give you such good experiences and memories to keep when you left.

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How do I get to Dumaluan Beach?

By Air

1. The fastest and easiest way to get to Bohol is by plane; there are regular flights from Manila to Bohol (Panglao-Tagbilaran Airport) operated by Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, and Philippine Airlines. ...

2. Once in Tagbilaran, you can hire a tricycle (P300-500/trip), a van (P500/trip), or a taxi to get to Dumaluan Beach.

Alternatively, you can book flight tickets to Cebu and travel by ferry to Bohol since the two provinces are near each other. The fare per way depends on the class of the seat and the shipping line; Ocean Jet’s fare is around PHP 800.00 to PHP 1,000.00 while Super Cat’s cheapest ticket, the tourist class, is around PHP 450.00 per way. There is a terminal fee of PHP 25.00 and PHP 20.00 if you depart from Cebu and Tagbilaran respectively.

By Sea

1. WG&A Super Ferry and Sulpicio Lines offer Manila to Bohol (and vice versa) route several times a week. WG&A sea fare ranges from PHP 2,000.00 to PHP 8,000.00 while Sulpicio Lines fare ranges from PHP 1,800.00 to PHP 3,500.00. Check the ferry schedules of your preferred company. The travel duration is around 30 hours.

2. Once in Tagbilaran, you can hire a tricycle (PHP 300.00 - PHP 500.00 per trip), a van (PHP 500.00/trip), or a taxi to get to Dumaluan Beach. You can share the van with other solo or small group travelers to cut down the cost. Taxi is the most convenient but the most expensive option.

- https://www.philippinebeaches.org/dumaluan-beach-bohol-important-tips/

Entrance Fee and Other Charges
Entrance Fee: Php 75.00 per person (inclusive of tricycle parking fee)
Camping Fee: It depends on the area. Ask permission first. Some areas are free, some have a minimal fee of around Php 100.00 (exclusive of the tent).
Cottage Rental Fee: Rates vary depending on size/capacity. It usually starts at Php 250.00.
Panglao Island Tricycle Tour: Php 800.00 (including Dumaluan Beach)
Transportation Rental Rates: Php 300.00/day (motorbike rental, excluding gasoline); Php 2,500.00 (private car with driver); Php 3,000.00 (van with driver)

- https://www.philippinebeaches.org/dumaluan-beach-bohol-important-tips/

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How far is Dumaluan Beach from Tagbilaran City?
- 34 min (18.5 km) via Panglao Island Circumferential Road.

From Tagbilaran City, head east on Pacifico Castillo St toward Tagbilaran City - Corella - Sikatuna - Loboc Rd 41 m then continue onto H Zamora St 2.7 km. Turn right onto Mansasa-Dampas Road 2.4 km. Turn left onto Bohol Circumferential Rd/Tagbilaran East Road/Venancio P. Inting Avenue 1.0 km. Turn right onto Borja Bridge 1.1 km. Turn left onto Panglao Island Circumferential Rd 10.4 km. Turn left 900 m, turn left 46 m and you already reach your destination Dumaluan Beach, Bohol

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Saturday, January 18, 2020

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January 18, 2020

Went to seek help on my Smart Sim Card.

Un-able to use data on this sim that pushed me to give them a visit.

Smart showroom

Customer Service Desk

Selfie while waiting...

Friday, January 17, 2020

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Travel_Sipatan Twin Hanging Bridge

January 17, 2020

Sipatan Hanging Bridge is another destination that you could see in Bohol.

This hanging bridge is made out of bamboo woven together in slats and cable wires. It looks so fragile yet it is strong enough to hold numbers of passersby all together in one crossing. Your every step makes the bridge bounce up and down thus giving my kids more excitement and a little bit scary for me ha ha ha 😂😂😂.

This bridge is used to connect one barangay to another by crossing the lovely crystal emerald green water of Sipatan River. They made another bridge to lessen the foot traffic and making it a one-way journey system- crossing the other and returning on the other bridge.

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The span of Sipatan Bridge is about 40 meters above the Sipatan River. The original purpose of this bridge is to help local residents to transport their farm produce and livestock products across the river. As of this day, it is still used by local residents for easy access to the other side of the river.

You can found souvenir shops on the other side of the bridge, selling local products and delicacies that you could take home to your loved ones.

Include this on your trip when you visited Bohol.

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Sipatan Bridge made out of Bamboo woven together

The twin bridge

With my little ones taking a pose in the middle

Amazed by the view from up here of the lovely Sipatan River

That emerald crystal green water is serene and tranquil

Little Facts:

The Sevilla Twin hanging bridge links Sitio Sipatan of Barangay Ewon and Sitio Llawod of Barangay Lobgob of the panoramic inland town of Sevilla, Bohol. It is 36 kilometers away from the city of Tagbilaran and has been a favorite stop for tourists on their way to the amazing Chocolate Hills of Carmen, Bohol.

The bridge is about 40 meters long and has been traditionally made of bamboo slats. While there are quite a few similar structures in Bohol, it is a unique blend of natural sceneries, a showcase of ingenious native handicrafts across the river and the warmth of Sevillahanon hospitality has captured the hearts and imagination of a growing number of visitors, both foreign and domestic.

Built sometime after World War II, the hanging's bridge's original purpose is to help the local residents transport their farm produce and livestock products across the Sevilla River. Nobody really expected it to become the fun tourist attraction that it is nowadays. Today, the original rope suspension has been replaced with steel cables, reinforcing the safety and stability of the structure. Its traditional deck of intricately woven bamboo slats, however, is preserved and continues to welcome pedestrians with playful rhythmic bounce and sway upon each step.

At the other end of the bridge is a small riverside clearing that host several handicrafts stores a refreshments booths where the visitor can buy native product ranging from local fruits and homemade delicacies to creatively crafted souvenir items.

Sevilla Twin Hanging Bridge is one stopover you'll certainly relish to experience again.

Other Names: Sipatan Hanging Bridge / Sevilla Twin Hanging Bridge / Tigbao Hanging Bridge
Location: Sevilla, Bohol

Bridge Lenght: about 40 meters
Materials: Cable Wires, Bamboo Slats
Completion: Built sometime after Worl War II
Status: In Use

Business Hours: 24 Hours as this is also used as the main way of locals living in both ends of the river.
Entrance Fee: Php 20.00

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How to go here?

- This is normally included on Bohol Local Tours being Offered

-Ride a bus from the city town proper of Tagbilaran

-Via Motorcycles / Habal Habal / Tricycles

Thursday, January 16, 2020

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Photos_Lunch At Manmaru

January 16, 2020

"You don't need a silver fork to eat good food."

"To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art."

MANMARU
Locatin : Ground Floor Makati Cinema Square
Address: Makati Square, G-1, Fernando, Makati, Metro Manila
Hours of Operations: Monday to Sunday 11am-12am
Phone: (02) 8254 3170

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

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Travel_Hinagdanan Cave

January 15, 2020

A must when you visited Bohol.

However, this is not usually included in the tours being offered since this is out of the way with other Bohol Itineraries. For Pangalao Tours, I believed they included visiting this place which is for me is a must-see.

Hinagdanan Cave is just one of the many caves Bohol offers ready for your next adventure. We went here in the morning where the sun started smiling in the deep sleepy blue skies of January 2020. We registered in the office a few steps away from the cave entrance.

Entrance Fee: Php 50.00
Bathing Fee: Php 75.00
Parking Fee: Php 15.00

After paying what is due we headed off to the cave. Surprised and not expecting that the cave was underground. We went down the small opening which caters to one individual at a time.

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Why Hinagdanan? Simply because they put hagdan- Ladder to reach the area. Today, there are already stone stairs that lead to the inside of the cave. Stalactites and stalagmites were present inside the cave and what I love most inside is the pool in the middle that has crystal clear emerald green water. Per Manong Ramil, the water has an inlet from the sea thus bringing in saltwater while in the middle spring of freshwater coming underneath combined together. The water is not salty and not that cold and indeed very good for a swim.

The light coming from the top of the cave gave a dreamy fantasy effect and indeed very very nice for a photo shoot. The entire cave is an IG-worthy place. Yeah, like my heart is jumping for joy when I started to roll my eyes inside the cave looking for an angle where I could snap a photo.

By the way, you are required to have a tour guide going down the cave, and mind you these tour guides were good photographers. They exactly know where the good lighting is inside the cave. I took several pictures and let me share them with you.

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Entrance to the underground cave

A stone staircase leading to the cave only caters to one individual at a time

A little bit of History

In the 16th century, Bingag was covered by thick vegetation. The people came to live and developed the land. One day while the owner of this land was cleaning the area for farming, he discovered two adjacent holes, noticeable only when some decayed trunks were removed. He tried to determine its depth by throwing a stone down and was surprised to hear a splash.

The present entrance was discovered later when a tree died, decayed, and was found out connected to the two original holes. Later on, a ladder was made in order for someone to get down inside without having difficulties. The ladder in the dialects is "Hagdan" so the cave came to be known as Hinagdanan Cave.

Meanwhile, the early inhabitants used this cave as a source of water for drinking, washing, and bathing.

Local Folklore of Hinagdanan Cave

In olden times, the early settlers in this place were privileged to borrow utensils from the "People" who inhabited the cave. Aside from using the water from it for drinking, washing, and bathing, they could always borrow plates, pots, gongs, and other kitchen stuff needed every time they wanted to celebrate specials occasions. But the practice has to end when a drunken man vomited on one of the borrowed gongs. Thus the behavior was not accepted when the gongs were returned and even the neighborly relation was severed, still, these "People" made their presence known every now and then to their chosen few.

Stalactites and Stalagmites present in the cave

Metal handrails were placed to secure visitors from slipping and falling in the pool.

Fall in love with those crystals clear emerald green waters

This light gives that dreamy fantasy effect

Location: Bingag, Dauis, Bohol
How to Get There: Jeepney fare: 9 pesos
Business Hours: 730 AM to 6 PM Monday-Friday / Weekends 8 AM - 5 PM

Entrance Fee: Php 50.00
Bathing Fee: Php 75.00
Parking Fee: Php 15.00

Other Important Information:
The cave is about 100 meters long and has beautiful rock formations,
stalactites and stalagmites stick out from the ceiling and floor of the cave as though trying to meet each other.

The path length from entrance to end is 28 meters
The estimated area of the path is 56 square meters.

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