Ermita Ruins
Posted on June 7th, 2007 by anyajulia
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 […]
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Punta Cruz
Posted on June 7th, 2007 by anyajulia
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 […]
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Sagbayan Peak
Posted on October 6th, 2006 by admin
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 […]
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The Himontagon Hills of Loay
Posted on September 29th, 2006 by admin
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 […]
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The “Chicken’s Intestine” in Bilar
Posted on September 29th, 2006 by admin
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 […]
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La Estrella, Cabilao Island - When you want real isolation and relaxation
Posted on January 2nd, 2006 by admin
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 […]
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Visit Bohol and Stay with the Schmocker Family
Posted on December 3rd, 2005 by admin
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 […]
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St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Tagbilaran City
Posted on November 25th, 2005 by admin
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 […]
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Sunset at Loay, Bohol
Posted on November 24th, 2005 by admin
One late afternoon, while we were driving from our ancestral home in Poblacion Vieja, Batuan, Bohol to Tagbilaran City, we noticed that the setting sun was getting quite pretty. Because the circumferencial road was being constructed at that time, we had to wait for a section of the road where we could park and take […]
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