Tag: Siquijor
11 Days in Cebu and Beyond
If you’ve been following my blog this year, you’ll notice that I mentioned my “11-day Visayas backpacking trip” often. It was a memorable trip I organized for me and my European friend Tina, who went backpacking around the world. If you’re heading to the Philippines soon and are looking two spend a week or two […]
Everything You Need To Know About Getting To, From, and Around Siquijor
Public transport in developing countries can be a highway to hell—or just purgatory on lighter days. Here in the Philippines, not all companies have websites or regularly updated Facebook pages. Even if you do get the commuting schedules (usually via word of mouth), they’re rarely on time. And when you finally track down the public […]
Siquijor’s Treehouse Adventure For Grownups
On the surface, Guiwanon Spring Park seems like another one of those tourist traps where you go just to take pictures and tick it off your to-do list. My travel buddy Tina and I kept missing this spot when we rented a scooter and explored Siquijor island on our own. Even if we knew where […]
Ayan’s Local Foods: Siquijor’s Hidden Zen
One factor that makes Siquijor a mysterious island is that it’s not as Googleable as the other mainstream destinations. A lot of their accommodations aren’t listed on Agoda and other booking sites. Because Siquijor’s internet connection is intermittent, not all restaurants and establishments have a website, let alone a Facebook page. For the adventurous traveler, […]
I Bought A Love Potion From Siquijor And This Is What Happened
Siquijor may be famous for mysticism, but it’s not the only Philippine island where you’ll hear stories of black magic and the supernatural. On Dwarves And The Art of Hilot Growing up in the province and having relatives from many other provinces around the Philippines, my childhood was a mix of modern and old school. […]