Rediscovering Dumaguete and Beyond

I spent a weekend in Dumaguete late last year on a trip made possible by Go Hotels and Cebu Pacific. On that trip, I was able to rediscover the city and had a taste of what’s the southern Negros has to offer – the foods, churches, historical spots and other places that define the city and the province. The famous bell tower of Dumaguete Known as the City of the Gentle People and University City, Dumaguete is the capital of the province of Negros Oriental in Central... Read More

Siquijor in a Day

After a day of diving in Apo Island, Ate Claudia and I crossed the Bohol Strait to visit the neighboring island province of Siquijor, a totally contrasting experience from the city life of Dumaguete. Salagdoong Beach in Olang, Maria, Siquijor Only one hour by fast craft from the port of Dumaguete City, Siquijor is a small, mystical, laid back island with rich history and endowed with amazing natural attractions. The island, slightly bigger than Camiguin, has a 75-kilometer circumferential... Read More

Diving in Apo Island, Negros Oriental

In our continuous pursuit for great diving spots in the Philippines, Ate Claudia and I set foot in the central Philippine province of Negros Oriental to dive in one of the infamous dive sites in the country – the Apo Island. School of Jackfish in Coconut Point Straight from an hour flight from Manila, I arrived in Dumaguete City past eight in the morning and headed to the Scuba Ventures Dive Shop, just beside our hostel – Harold’s Mansion in Hibbard Avenue to... Read More

Cakes and Pastries Sans Rival in Dumaguete

Living up to its name, the cakes and pastries of Sans Rival in Dumaguete have really no rival. Thanks to Trinidad “Tita Trining” Teves-Sagarbarria, the founder of Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries, and her children who inherited the same passion and continued the baking legacy she founded. The wide array of Sans Rival's yummy cakes and pastries What started as a small-time garage bakeshop in 1977, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries evolved into a cozy cafe. Now considered... Read More