Bagongbanua in Bohol

I’ve been able to island hop in Mactan, Cebu a number of times and whenever colleagues would ask me what’s a great island to stop over, I would always recommend them to drop by Bagongbanua, which is a sandbar; a small patch of sand that is already part of Bohol. It’s about an hour’s time … Read more

Nalusuan Island Resort, Cebu

April 10, 2010 Nalusuan Island Resort and Marine Sanctuary Our department had our team outing activity in one of the islands of Mactan, Cebu called Nalusuan Island. As what was stated during one my previous posts, Nalusuan Island had originated from the word, kalusuan which means a “place of penises” was coined as such because … Read more

Familia Restaurant at the Imperial Palace

This is the continuation of the Imperial Palace Weekend post in Mactan last November 28, 2009. Because of being too tired from all the walking and sliding and picture-taking and checking out the different parts of the waterpark, we were already tired that at 7pm, we were already hungry and ready to attack the buffet … Read more

Imperial Palace Weekend

Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa Mactan, Cebu Last November 28, a couple of former officemates and I went to the Imperial Palace in Mactan. We went to SM to meet up and have some early lunch to make ourselves full during the remainder of the day. We hailed a cab to take us to … Read more

maribago bluewater beach resort treat

I've gone all white from the air conditioned atmosphere in the office and I need to head to a beach in order to get some sun. If I'm lucky, I'll get a chance to win another treat which that is organized by Ruben of PinoyWorld. The Maribago Bluewater video is really enticing because of a … Read more

Cebu Trip to Sumilon Island

August 01, 2009 Sumilon Island, finally! I got free passes for a Day Tour at Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort! Last Saturday, I had the privilege of joining a group of fellow bloggers in attending an event that was initiated by Ruben of Pinoyworld. We simply had to talk about our experience in Maribago Bluewater Cebu … Read more

going to Sumilon with other bloggers

After creating the entry about Maribago Blue Waters Resort in this blog, I got lucky to be picked as one of those who’ll participate in the Sumilong Island Tour for bloggers. It’s been raining real hard and I actually have a flu but I’ll be joining later on. It’ll only be for a day anyway, … Read more

company outing at maribago bluewater resort

The company where I work usually conducts the summer outing every June. I wasn't able to talk about it here in my blog when it would've been really great to share some of the experiences. Last year, it was at Vista Mar in Mactan, this time we went to another beach in the same island called … Read more

STK ta Bay

Went out at STK ta Bay! to have our wave lunch. Been working for the same company for two years already. 2 years! Still in the same company! I can say it’s quite a feat already. Anyway, these are the people who were with me during our training period. We were scattered to different teams … Read more

siargao part 6: going home

We went back to Julie’s place at around 4pm where I still dipped to have my last in dive in the water. It was great knowing that after all this time; I was able to just be in my element. I believe I’m more of a water person more than anything else. The second half … Read more

leyte: day 1

Day 1 @ Leyte : Sabin Hotel Resort Maundy Thursday March 20-23, 2008 This is my first Holy Week to be away from home. While my brother is enjoying his time in Camiguin, Cagayan & Bukidnon, I spent mine in Leyte & Biliran with his colleagues. It was a bit awkward at first, since I … Read more

Island Hopping

Late post. These are a few shots of our island-hopping 2 weeks ago.    jeep going to Mactan stopped by to buy food. port poses waving having fun gilutongan marine sanctuary: P25 entrance fee stranded but laughing waves starting to get angry the boat spin the bottle the boss going home late drenched but glad … Read more

Final Destination?

Now I understand why parents would really look after you when you’re young and become hesitant whenever there’s a retreat for their children. You’ll never know what’ll happen next. Last Sunday, I went island-hopping again together with some people from my old account.  This was my fourth time to join this type of activity and … Read more