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Cruising Around Samal Island in Style

Jan 27th, 2012 | By
Discover Samal Island near Davao City with a banca

The Island Garden City of Samal has always provided a quick respite for weary urbanites to kick back on the beach for a few hours or overnight and recharge for another frenzied work week. Only 15 minutes away from the Sasa wharf, the usual routine for most Dabawenyos is to take a banca of the
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The Languages of the Philippines

Sep 1st, 2011 | By
Cebu City was influenced by Spanish colonists

Tagalog is the most spoken language in the Philippines and located in Central Philippines around the capital of Manila. It was used as basis for the creation of Filipino. Around 25% of the people speak this Austronesian language. Since Tagalog was also spoken in the region, where European colonists and traders got in touch with
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Enjoying pristine beaches all over the place

Aug 24th, 2011 | By
Lonely White Sand Beach on Boracay Island, Philippines

The Philippines and those 7107 islands distributed over the entire land area are exhibiting an endless amount of nice and pristine beaches with the prospect to experience unforgettable holidays.



Round Trip on Bohol Island in the Center of the Visayas

Sep 30th, 2010 | By
The chocolate hills on Bohol island close to the town of Carmen

Bohol island is located in the center of the Visayas, not far away from Cebu city on the Philippines. Besides excellent diving spots and white sand beaches, there are quite a few other attractions, like the famous chocolate hills, the Loboc river and those very tiny monkeys, called Trasier.