Places to go

Kids at Punta Bay, Maribojoc

Place: Punta Bay, Maribojoc, Bohol, Philippines

These kids are just about ready to take a dip at Punta Bay, Maribojoc, where the famous Punta Cruz watch tower is just nearby. The beach is okay for swimming and because waves can be bigger compared to the beaches in Panglao, it adds to the fun.

Little kids and toddlers may not like to get splashed over their heads though so they should just stay near the shore.

The beach is a bit rocky but the rocks are relatively smooth so they are not so much of a hassle.

Punta Bay is an alternative beach area with a smaller crowd because it is less known compared to the beaches in Panglao. I also suspect the reef area might be a good dive spot but haven’t tried diving there yet.

Swimming Pool Joy at the Bohol Tropics

Place: Bohol Tropics Resort, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
The swimming pool at the Bohol Tropics Resort in Tagbilaran City is one of the better designed and maintained in the city.

We spent an afternoon way back in June 2009 at this resort and the kids enjoyed it very much. There is a kiddie pool but the [...]

Ermita Ruins

The Ermita Ruins is a structure found in Dimiao, Bohol whose history still remains unclear. It is located behind the parish church of Dimiao, the San Nicolas Tolentino Parish Church, which is 36.7 kilometers away from Tagbilaran City. This historical structure was built during the Spanish times probably the same [...]

Punta Cruz

 
Punta Cruz is located along the shorelines of the town of Maribojoc, which is 14 kilometers away from the city proper. It is a tower built in the Spanish times to guard the land from pirates. The tower overlooks the Cebu Strait, Siquijor Sea, and Mindanao Sea thus providing a great view [...]

Sagbayan Peak

Sagbayan Peak is beginning to be a popular spot among tourists and sightseeing locals alike. From the few times that I’ve been there I can certainly see why. The place is reminiscent of the Chocolate Hills resort located in Carmen, a neighboring town, although more spacious and a whole lot less crowded, with ample parking [...]

The Himontagon Hills of Loay

Sometimes the most ordinary places can hide a gem within. This can most certainly be said about the town of Loay, Bohol. Hidden within the heart of the town lie a cluster of diminutive and verdant hills called Himontagon Hills that are beginning to attract tourists of the sentimental and romantic sort. While not [...]

The “Chicken’s Intestine” in Bilar

On my frequent travels around Bohol I have often passed through a snake-like road in Bilar town that the locals call “tinae sa manok” in the vernacular, or “chicken’s intestine”. Quite a funny name for a road that seems darkly forbidding at first, but if you’re a sucker for atmosphere then I highly recommend [...]

La Estrella, Cabilao Island – When you want real isolation and relaxation

If you want to be really isolated and away from it all, stay at La Estrella at Cabilao Island, Loon, Bohol. The resort has a great beach front and all you can hear is the waves splashing at the white sands on the beach. It is also has a dive shop where all your needs [...]

Visit Bohol and Stay with the Schmocker Family

I stumbled on the website of the Schmocker Family and found their website very interesting for two reasons: 1, It linked to www.boholweb.com as the Travel and Tours link and 2, their bed and breakfast rates are really quite affordable. It is offering travellers a vacation that immerses them to the local culture which is [...]

St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Tagbilaran City

The St. Joseph’s Cathedral, one of the oldest churches in Bohol, was built in 1595 and was destroyed by an earthquake in 1798, then later rebuilt in the 19th century. It is located in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, near Plaza Rizal and the Provincial Capitol. The church is adjacent to the Bishop’s Palace where the Bishop [...]