Back in to your loving arms, BOHOL 2016

Back in to your loving arms, BOHOL. Read my Bohol Story 2014 click here Thank God for this opportunity to travel again!

Last August 2015, Airasia Pop a promo fare again for P300.00 I asked my dear cousins if where they want to go. Boracay-- don't want to take a risk in a summer season, Palawan-- want to go to El Nido but not the right time, Cebu-- Been there nth time, Tacloban-- not on our summer list, Davao-- Du30 is not yet famous back then. So since I only stayed in Bohol for 1.5 days back in 2014, I agreed to be here again. Another Good steal! Thank you AirAsia!

Before our country-side tour, read my previous entry: they are the sites that I was not able to visit back in 2014. Click the link below the photo.

Panglao Island Tour

Panglao Island Tour:

Nova Sea Shell Museum

Dauis Church

Hinagdanan Cave

Bohol Bee Farm 

Our Bohol Sea Tour was cancelled because of time. So we decided to have a Panglao Island Tour and visit the famous site. Most of the commercial sites of Panglao are resorts. World class resort are available everywhere. Name your budget and Panglao have it. Name your amenities, you have a lot to choose from. Is there such thing as resort/hotel hopping? Haha However aside from these world-class resort, Panglao also have a version of countryside tour. You can negotiate with your driver regarding this but ours, it's free (again, thanks dad!)

Henann Resort, Alona Beach Panglao Bohol

We did not stay here. The place is breathtaking and also the price. We are not still in the time of our life that "ang sarap mag-sayang ng pera dito sa Henann" I will never try to booked here and spent almost 10k just to stay. I rather do introductory dive in Balicasag than staying here. Day tour is also expensive for P1,000 just to use their amenities. Ang Mahal!

So what we did, on our last day that was supposed to be a sea tour but it was cancelled due to time. I ask my cousins if they want to have coffee here since Henann is our neighbor hotel. Without hesitation, they agreed.

Ate, san ang coffee shop niyo? ---Sarado pa po Sir, mamaya pa pong 7:00am

So we waited for the coffee shop to open and roam around the resort first. The receptionist approve. However, I rather drink the 3in1 coffee in our room! Baka kasing mahal ng ilog ng Regents yan! Haha

So yes, we just did a Walking tour! Haha

P250 buffet at Abi's Seafood & Grill

Our driver keep on telling me we should try the Loboc River Cruise. I find the buffet very expensive at a price of P550.00 when the only difference is, you are on a cruise its not just your tummy is satisfied but also your eyes. I keep on convincing myself if it is worth to try telling that its the experience that really matters. However we also consider some of our friends who have been at the buffet and they did not recommend the cruise to us, we did not try to do so. Just want to make things clear, I am not saying that view is not worth your money, Please consider that I am a kapampangan and hardly to convince in food.

So please don't trust me in food reviews! Haha but I will create this post for your reference!

I ask our driver if aside from the Loboc River Cruise what other resto are famous for visitors and he recommend the Abi's Seafood & Grill located at Tagbilaran.

Buffet Price: P250.00 per person

Much cheaper than the river cruise. 

They have selection of food. Shrimps, Pork, Beef, Fish, Vegetables and Sea Weeds. While their dessert are fresh fruit and syrup-ied banana (Syrup-ied! Haha I mean Nilagang saging na may arnibal) and a choice of Iced tea or Orange Juice

They also have fresh selection of sea food. If you want to add and let it cooked, you pay extra. Here is the menu:

A review of Panglao Regents Park, Panglao Island Bohol Philippines

Everything was set! Got a roundtrip promo fares good for 4 and FREE car service (courtesy of my dear father! Uy, Thanks!) the only missing is our accommodation. Luckily, my cousin Clim got a promo fare from expedia, a booking site for hotels. Advice from my cousin, just search the hotel on google and search for the best hotel booking site. You can pay via credit card or over the counter at different banks.

I am kind of person who is not fan of staying in a luxurious hotel and spend extra bucks just to sleep. I rather choose to be in fan room or a backpackers accommodation and spend only 300 pesos per day. The advantage of it is, you can meet new friends. In a vacation I rather choose to spend my whole day having a tour or spend it in a beach front feel the breeze of summer. Especially when you in Bohol, there are a lot of things to do. So our tour is usally full of activities and we need hotel just to sleep.

In no hesitation I broke my perception and agreed to booked in Pangla Regents Park. I saw online that it has a pool. Basta may swimming pool, Mahal! Haha But, I never regert any decision on staying here. Every single peso is worth your stay.

How to get there:
Hire a tricycle in Tagbilaran Airport. Not sure if how much it cost. Just tell your driver your heading to Panglao Regents Park. The hotel is 10 minute walk to Alona Beach.

How much:
We got our accommodation and booked via expedia for P4000.00 good for 4 persons in a 3 days and 2 nights stay. No free breakfast however Water 100ml per person and a 3 in 1 coffee is Free in the room. Free use of swimming pool.

So I pay for 500 per night. for an air-conditioned room! Good Steal!

ATV Ride at Chocolate Hills

I was very disappointed when we reach the view deck of Carmen, Bohol. I am very excited to see the Chocolate Hills again and have my decent pictures of the post-card view of Chocolate Hills. (The last time I visited the place was after the earthquake back in 2013) I feel so excited too, since my cousins are all first timers in the place. So as a usual thing, you need to climb the 200+ steps to reach the view deck. There are a lot of people (hey it's summer) it was as evident as there is no parking anymore. I was very disappointed when I reach the place. The construction is on-going after freaking 3 years. I really don't understand why government did not prioritize the construction of this since tourism is a big thing in Bohol. It was so long overdue and hey, they are doing the construction in summer: peak season. Imagine hundreds of foreign and local tourist per hour in the place. So if you've been there, only half of the place was open and the rest are the construction site. The foreign guest are also pasaway, I know you travel miles miles away just to be here but they close the best area in taking pictures for our safety. We are at the top of a mountain and we don't want to ruin your vacation to our beautiful paradise. Well I guess my only message to our guest, there will always be a reason to go back and I guarantee you, once the site was done (not only sure if how long it takes! Haha) the place will be perfect!

Instead, we opted to try the ATV ride just before the view deck. It was not in our plan and I find it a bit expensive for an adventure. But since we are so so disappointed, we give a shot.

Then I only knew that, this will be the highlight of our BOHOL ADVENTURE!

Word can't express how happy we are, given the enough time we rather choose the 2 hour ride! Haha I tell you, if you will be in Bohol, try the atv ride. Hope that our photos will convince you to try it.

My Bohol Story 2014

My Bohol Story

October 16-19, 2014

Bohol, Philippines

It was mid of June when a piso fare pop-up on my screen and my pocket is healthy. I immediately downloaded our academic calendar and planned my Bohol Trip! Our last day will be 11th of October while 17 is a regular holiday in Angeles City. I choose October 16-19, 2014, a long weekend in Angeles City With no hesitation, I grabbed the opportunity to travel after the semester because I believe this semester will not be easy as thesis writing will steal the limelight.

I scored roundtrip ticket for P1,400.00

For the second time around... Before the trip,. . . .

Yey! Thesis-Done

My savings are gradually spent in our thesis! Patay tayo nito!!! Don't have hotel accommodation and car yet. My travel fund allotted for Bohol Trip are eventually stole by this manuscript! As much as deserve kong mag travel if naubos ang kwarta ko dahil sa thesis na to, I think na i-cancel muna and move after graduation. Gusto ko kasi na everytime I travel is mag-eenjoy ako at gagawin ko yung lahat ng gusto ko. Bakasyon grande ba.

it is really effective
Para sa Bohol!

The 16th of October came and I still have hesitation not to push through. I am not yet pack but excited at the same time. I called my dad and asking if he can sponsored my hotel accommodation and car for countryside tour (utang yun), Surprisingly, I didn't know that he already planning for my tour! *touch* A good friend from Bohol lent her car and his driver for my entire stay at Bohol. Plus, their company will have a regional conference at Bohol for October 15-16, 2014 at Alona Kew White Beach Resort and I can stay there since there are still guest that will have a tour after the conference for free with food! And because sobra akong nakaka-awa every time I call him, he also get me a ticket to the ferry Cebu-Bohol! Super Thank you, Dad! Winks* Inside my heart goes like, Yessssssss! Super Yesssss! Thank you Lord!!

Bongga! Thank you po!! :))
I will definitely be back to give her a token for lending this to me

My driver is Kuya Naldo. He became my Driver, Tour-guide and Photographer. Thank you, Kuya sa mga good shots mo!

Kuya Naldo

I will also give credits to the following for making my Bohol Trip Possible,

I forgot the name!
Thank you for taking me to the airport!

Naiwan kase ako ng shuttle going to Clark Airport. I was running out of time and ask him to take me to the airport before 8:00pm. They are not allowed daw in the Clark-vicinity. If mag commute ako, Maiiwan nko ng plane! He ask me P300.00 for this provided that I will act as his nephew! Okay po. Basta before 8pm asa airport nko.

Cebu Pacific for Piso Fare!

Sorry for blurred pic
Mom and Dad for sponsor
Thank you for unending love and support!! :))

At 8:00am of October 17, 2014, Ready for my Tour! I hope you like it. And please. If you will get my pictures, give credits! Hindi ko nilalagyan ng kahit ano yan! Be responsible!

Click the Link below to know the story.

1st- Mag-Aso Falls

http://andrewfeliciano.blogspot.com/2014/10/mag-aso-falls-in-antequera-bohol.html

2nd- Calape Church and Loon mokeys

http://andrewfeliciano.blogspot.com/2014/10/calape-church-and-macaques-mangove.html

3rd- Punta Cruz Watch Tower

http://andrewfeliciano.blogspot.com/2014/10/punta-cruz-watch-tower-maribojoc-bohol.html

4th- Chocolate Hills

http://andrewfeliciano.blogspot.com/2014/10/amazing-chocolate-hills.html

5th- Tarsiers and Man-made Forest

http://andrewfeliciano.blogspot.com/2014/10/tarsiers-cuteee.html

6th- Shiphaus

http://andrewfeliciano.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-shiphaus-bohol.html

7th- Bohol Bee Farm

http://andrewfeliciano.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-bee-farm-dauis-panglao-island-bohol.html

8th- Panglao Island Nature Resort and Spa

http://andrewfeliciano.blogspot.com/2014/10/panglao-island-nature-resort-and-spa.html

There are 2 words that sum up my entire tour. Sayang! Ilang beses ko tong inulit! Sayang na sayang tlga yung ibang tourist spots! Heartbreaking! The churches, yung mga monkeys and even the Chocolate hills! at the same time, Amazing!! this word will compensate to the first word. Mas mangingibabaw tong word na to no further explanation but simply, AMAZING! I can really say, Bohol is back on track! A must-visit place in Visayas!

Moreeee Solo Travel for 2015! (Malakas ang loob magwowork na!) So many goals for 2015!

Panglao Island Nature Resort and Spa

Panglao Island Nature Resort and Spa

Panglao Island Circumferential Rd, Panglao Island Bohol Philippines

20mins drive from Bee Farm (Shortcut daw)

Yes! Finally!

Right after the Bohol Bee Farm, Sabi ko, cancel na yung Hinagdanan! May next time pa nmn for sure! I want to enjoy the beach of Bohol! Kuya, Tikman ko muna yung beach ng Bohol! May cave din nmn cla sa PINR.

The Bohol Bee Farm

The Bee Farm

Dauis, Panglao Island Bohol Philippines

Day 2! Hello Panglao Island!

I need to stretch my day 2 tour between 8:00am to 1:00pm. My dad booked me a ferry ticket by 2:00pm. Sabi ko last trip mga 5:30pm para makapag island hopping pa ako kaso hndi na raw puede yung car na hiniram sa good friend niya. I need also to be at Cebu before 5:30pm para sa mass! Okay po Sir! Since you sponsored my car and hotel accommodation! Going back, For this half day tour I only requested the 3 major spots in Panglao Island: The Bee Farm, Hinagdanan Cave and Panglao Island Nature Resort and Spa.

bohol bee farm

It was 8 in the morning when we came here at bee farm. 10 mins drive from Alona beach where we stayed. Good Thing: Kame lang ang andito. Wala pang ibang tourist. Bad news: Hindi pa bukas ang resto. Gustong-gusto ko kumain ng organic salad! I walk around the bee farm first. Take pictures near the cliff.

The Shiphaus Bohol

The Shiphaus Bohol

Batuan, Bohol Philippines

10mins drive from Carmen

I added Shiphaus on my list because of Nicole Febre who has a husband of a marine related work. Gusto ko din naman pumunta. Kaya Go na!

Entrance Fee is P30.00 They have staff who will become your tour guide in your entire stay at shiphaus. They will tell you what to and where to pose inside. Complete with marine costumes.

Tarsiers Cuteee and Bilar Man-made Forest

Tarsiers

The smallest primates 

Sabayan Peak Habitat

Tarsiers became endangered in 1986-2011. It is because of illegal hunting and selling in black market. Maybe deforestation is also a big cause why they became endangered. You can also add those tourist who can resist to get them, touch them and take a photo with flash that can cause stress and eventually suicide. "Roar! Grrrrr". But now, thanks to local government for doing a move! Two thumbs up Bohol! They are not endangered anymore. (Super nature lover)

It was actually only in Sagbayan Peak. They have Tarsiers there but only two. Those two primates have their own guard. No touching and No flash Photography.

It is due to time constraint. No enough time to visit the one in Corella which is happened to have more Tarsier than those in Loboc and other conservation area. May next time pa naman! Reserve ko na dun yun. Napasaya nmn nla ako kahit dalawa lang sila. Okay nko dun (mababaw ang kaligayahan)

They are also a Must Visit in Bohol! You can't resist them. They are so cuteee. I am begging you, Please even they allowed you to touch them, WAG! Please (Tarsier ambassador lang) and wag tanga! Pag sinabing NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY. Walang flash daw! Bayaan nyo na muna ang lightnings  ng mga kuha nyo. Wag makulit! Wahahahaha Sorrry Super nature lover lang tlga ako..

Bilar Man-Made Forest

Bilar, Bohol

25mins drive from Carmen

And since I am Super Nature Lover in this post, I add the man-made forest here. Nothing more to do here. Maybe I was already tired from 4:30am wake up call up to here. Mahirap din kumuha ng pics because it is a national highway. Super daming sasakyan at dito ako nkakita ng maraming co-tourist.

For the last leg of my Countryside tour, The Shiphaus. As requested by my cousin, @nicolefebre

Punta Cruz Watch Tower Maribojoc, Bohol Philippines

Punta Cruz Watch Tower

Maribojoc, Bohol Philippines

20mins Drive from Calape

Punta Cruz Watch Tower is not really part of my itinerary because as per the news said, it was already destroyed by the earthquake. So I cross it out on my list also the Baclayon and Loboc church because I don't really want to see the signs of earthquake in this province. But Kuya Naldo insisted that I need to visit Maribojoc Watch Tower so I agreed and visit the site.

Heartbreaking

Amazing Chocolate Hills

The wonder of Bohol

The Chocolate Hills

Sagbayan and Carmen Peak

Sagbayan Peak

Sagbayan, Bohol Philippines

20kms. Drive from Maribojoc

Entrance Fee is P50.00. I got so excited because while on the road, I already saw a chocolate. Wooooowwwww!! Eto na yun!! Eto na yung nakikita ko sa mga blog!! The excitement got intense when the guard told me that no need to climb 200 stairs which I actually read on travel blogs because the place itself is high. Yes!! Sobrang pagod ko sa Mag-aso Falls! They also have waterpark, restaurant, butterfly dome and Tarsiers!!

resto with a great view of hills

Now, the most exciting part, The viewing deck! Isa lang ang caption dito, AMAZINGGGG!!

Calape Church and Macaques Mangove Monkeys, Loon Bohol Philippines

Macaques Mangove Monkeys

Loon, Bohol

Loon, Bohol

10 mins drive from Mag-aso Falls

Another spot that is not actually part of Countryside tour are the Loon monkeys! I saw loon mokeys on the post of wheresboppie (clik here). I told myself, I need to visit and see monkeys!

The heartbreaking part, Monkeys are not there anymore! Sayang! Only the man-made mangroves. Wala nang mokeys dun. People told us that due to earthquake, the Monkey's left their habitat and look for other place to live in. Ihhhh. Sayang *cried*. Sayang ang mga spots na to. Sayang na sayang!!

Instead, A head turner church of Calape Bohol became my alternative on these post. It is not actually on my planned itinerary but it is on the way to Maribojoc.

San Vicente Ferrer Church

Calape Catholic Church

Calape, Bohol 

Calape, Bohol

5 mins Drive from Loon

The church is not open. I want to visit their altar because the facade is so beautiful what more the altar diba? But it is close. I take pictures outside.

Mini park outside the church

A head turner church of Calape! If you happened to saw these on your way to Maribojoc or Chocolate hills, Dont hesitate to take a photo of it. Or you can even add this on your itinerary. 

Next spot... Punta Cruz Watch Tower