An Exceptional Richness

An Exceptional Richness!

Do you feel the need of little inspiration to plan for your vacation this summer? Have you chosen a place where you think you could enjoy, relax and stay for long in a place without worrying on bigger expenses? Well, here's a personal experience of mine that will surely gives a lot of information for a traveler about the place where I considered as a "Home away from home".

WELCOME TO THE BEAUTIFUL ISLAND OF BOHOL!

The province of Bohol is now one of the most visited places in the Philippines. It is getting to be popular not only among local visitors but foreign tourists as well. Getting to Bohol was part in the list of my adventure during summer. Aside from I have relatives living in Bohol, what drives me to keep on coming back to the place was because of its magnificent natural resources which most of them are unexplored and undisturbed.

As a traveler, we have to be knowledgeable enough about the place, the kind of people and their way of living, most importantly, we have to bring enough money to budget all our expenses. The cheapest way to get to Bohol from Cebu is to take the ferries from Pier 1 or Pier 3 Cebu City Port to Tubigon Bohol. 

Schedule of trip from Cebu to Tubigon Via MV Star Craft, Pier 1, Cebu Port

Tubigon is a town located at the Eastern coast of Bohol Island. I arrived in Pier 1 port at 9:00am; I was scheduled to take the 10:30am (Cebu-Tubigon) trip of the starcraft ferry. Unlike any other ferries that are bound to Tagbilaran, going to Tubigon will only costs Php 175 (regular rate) and a discounted rate of Php 135 for students. I arrived in Tubigon port after 1hour and 45 minutes of travel.

Photo taken upon arrival in the port of Tubigon

When I arrived in Tubigon terminal, I then decided to take a bus bound to Tagbilaran City and it costs me Php 50 for my fare.

Tubigon buses heading to Tagbilaran City

I was passing by the towns of Calape, Loon, Maribojoc and Cortes before I arrived in Tagbilran City. Tagbilaran is the capital of Bohol province and is advertised as " The City of Friendship". No doubt, the people in Bohol are indeed hospitable and accommodating. As I get off the bus, I realized that the City is the only place in Bohol where malls, fast food chains, and luxurious hotel and resorts are located. The biggest mall in Bohol is the Island City Mall.

The biggest mall in Bohol is located in Tagbilaran City; Island City Mall

Here are the places which I considered a must to visit and must be included in your itinerary by the time you visit Bohol:

1. The Chocolate Hills

 Carmen, Bohol

2. The Blood Compact Site

Bool, Tagbilaran City

3.Baclayon Church

Baclayon, Tagbilaran City

4. Loboc River Cruise

Loboc, Tagbilaran City

5. Clarin Ancestral House

Laoay, Bohol

6. The Hanging Bridge

Sipatan, Sevilla, Bohol

7. The Tarsier

Corella, Bohol

8. Danao Adventure Park

Buenavista-Carmen-Danao-Jetafe Rd, Danao 

9. Panglao Island

Panglao Island Nature Resort, Panglao, Tagbilaran City

Alona Beach Resort, Panglao, Tagbilaran City

Amorita Resort, Panglao, Tabilaran City

Bohol Beach Club, Panglao, Tagbilaran City

Hinagdanan Cave, Pangalo, Bohol

Here in Bohol, you are guaranteed a refreshing and exeptional richness of culture, heritage, and natural resources. Bohol Islands is ready to welcome and even surprise you, whether you're a first-timer or a frequent visitor.