Sardines & Sea Turtles: Moalboal — Part 2
Day 2 in Moalboal: snorkeling with a massive school of sardines, getting swept out to sea, and an unexpected up-close encounter with not one but two sea turtles.
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Sardines & Sea Turtles: Moalboal & Kawasan Falls — Part 1
Moalboal is one of Cebu's most famous destinations — known for its massive sardine tornado and sea turtles. A 2-night trip to see what the fuss is about, starting with the iconic Kawasan Falls.
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Camiguin — Final Day: Tuna, Airports & Quiet Thoughts
The last morning on Camiguin: a stop at the market for fresh tuna, a flight home, and some thoughts on what makes small island life feel different from the rest.
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Camiguin Day 3 — Mantigue Island & Hot Springs
Day 3 in Camiguin: a boat to the tiny Mantigue Island for a private beach, sea urchins, and the turtles that didn't show up — then a 'hot spring' that turns out to be a cold river.
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Camiguin Day 2 — Waterfalls, Lanzones Farm & Church Ruins
A coconut falls from the sky. A 70-meter waterfall. A lanzones fruit farm with a café. A stormy sea cancels the sandbar trip but delivers something better: a 400-year-old tree in a ruined church.
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Camiguin — A Hidden Island Paradise, Day 1
Camiguin is a tiny island between Bohol and Mindanao — seven volcanoes, a sunken cemetery, the freshest tuna, and sunsets so good you'll want to come back the next day.
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Glamping at Mantalongon — Campgrounds Near Osmeña Peak
After hiking Osmeña Peak and Cassino Peak, I checked into a glamping tent at Campgrounds at Mantalongon — just 15 minutes away. Private bathroom, campfire, stargazing, and a breakfast served restaurant-style in the open air.
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Cassino Peak (Lugsangan) — 360° Views Over Cebu
After descending Osmeña Peak, a 15-minute motorbike ride brings you to Cassino Peak — a sharp rocky summit with jaw-dropping 360-degree panoramic views.
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Osmeña Peak — Cebu's Highest Point
Osmeña Peak is the highest point on Cebu Island. Rather than a mountain, it's more like the tallest hill in a highland area dotted with jagged peaks — often called 'Cebu's Chocolate Hills.'
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