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Exploring the Rustic Charm of Siquijor: A DIY Travel Guide

yAn A.L. — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 22:57:02 +0000

When I was a kid, all I heard about Siquijor were tales of sorcery and witchcraft. Thus, even though we were almost a stone-throw away from the island and despite having close relatives residing in one of its growing communities, I never asked my parents to pay a visit. When the child’s mind has become […]

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Salagdoong Beach and the Man-made Molave Forest of Siquijor

yAn A.L. — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 02:21:22 +0000

I could feel the biting chill as we whisked along the narrow passage to Salagdoong beach. The morning sun was barely peeking through the amalgamation of leaves and branches forming an archway. Passing through the man-made Molave forest felt like royal. According to my habal-habal driver, the man-made forest is 60 years in the making […]

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My Princesa Bulakna Resort Experience

yAn A.L. — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 12:43:40 +0000

I could see the reef in the seemingly shallow deep. From a afar is a mangrove-forested shore shielded with a concrete dike. On the other end are few houses overlooking the rock cliffs. Few seconds later, I heard the ships honked, signalling that we are approaching the port. Yes! In few moments, I could finally […]

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M’s Place: Must-Try Snack Bar in Siquijor

yAn A.L. — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 04:40:33 +0000

I’ve been stranded for two days in Siquijor for two days as of this writing. This is all because of tropical depression Seniang which turned into a storm and now, a typhoon. When I had nothing left to do in my 350-peso room near the port, I walked around the town, then I found this snack […]

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