Cebu Kurassic Life in Cebu, Philippines
12 articles
From the beautiful beaches of Anda, just under an hour by motorbike — and suddenly you're surrounded by green mountains at Alicia Panoramic Park. Hidden rice terraces, a Spartan hike with a guide, and from the summit, sweeping ridgelines and the blue sea beyond.
Read more →
A four-hour ride along the coast to Anda, the farthest corner of Bohol from Cebu. A historic church, a private beach right outside the room, and the Southern Cross glittering in the night sky — a quiet travel diary of Bohol's deeper charms.
Read more →
About two hours by boat from Cebu lies Bohol — home to the whimsical cone-shaped Chocolate Hills and the tarsier, one of the most delicate creatures on earth. A travel diary of breathtaking views and tiny wonders.
Read more →
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.
Read more →
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.
Read more →
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.
Read more →
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.
Read more →
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.
Read more →
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.
Read more →
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.
Read more →
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.
Read more →
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.'
Read more →