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• Skales Greek Restaurant

  

  Here's another place we tried in Siargao: Skales Greek Restaurant, a hundred or so meters from Happy Gecko Backpacker's Hostel. Quiet and deserted, it did not... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 DINING OUT, TRAVEL

• Three Little Islands

  

  Siargao Island is not all surfing and reef breaks. Sandy beaches can be had too. Get away from Cloud 9 and find the beach in General Luna town proper. It is... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2013 TRAVEL

• Magpupungko Then and Now

  

  In 2006, we had to pick our way through those bushes (Photo by S. Yeo)Magpupungko seven years ago: I clearly remember arriving in a place surrounded by wild... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 TRAVEL

• La Isla Siargao Bar and Grill

  

  The Ice Cream ManThe first afternoon in Siargao was spent eating cones of rocky road strawberry ice cream (strawberry ice cream peddled on the rocky road of... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 TRAVEL

• In and Around Siargao Island

  

  The IslandYou probably know that Siargao Island is the "Surfing Capital of the Philippines" and you probably want to ride its waves. Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2013 TRAVEL

• A Minute on an Island

  Here's a short clip I slapped together. Please indulge me and press play Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 TRAVEL

• Clashing Over Kuppa

  

  It was quiet in the otherwise busy business district of Taguig. Understandably so—it was Sunday. Offices were closed and so were most restaurants. What was our... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 TRAVEL

• Dahican, the Playground of Skimboarders

  

  Three days up the mountain was more than enough. It was time to get back to level ground. From summit to sea, we brought ourselves to Dahican Beach in Mati,... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 TRAVEL

• Wisdom from the Road #4

  

  On windows and sunbeamsKnow the position of the sun when riding a bus.Can't tell east from west, left from right?Do you step inside the bus doing mental geometr... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2013 TRAVEL

• Tingko Beach, How Do I Love (or Hate) Thee?

  

  Tingko Beach is a public beach located 94 kilometers south of Cebu City. Tingko beach, how do I love (or hate) thee? Let me count the ways.How do I love thee?... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Roadside Halo-halo

  

  How do you combat the sweltering summer heat?1. Hide in a room with the air conditioner on full blast2. Soak in a tub filled with ice cold water3. Eat... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Q&A: Babe for Food

  

  I can count on one hand the number of food blogs I frequent. One of them is Babe for Food. Here's a quickie Q A with Babe for Food.Name? Justinne Lou GoWhy "Bab... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Three Birds with One Stone at Tops

  

  Born in Cebu. Grew up in Cebu. Still living in Cebu. But coming up with ideas on where to bring a first time visitor is still a mind-boggling task. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Revenge of the Hikers: Picobello Ristorante Italiano

  

  I burned too many calories during the three-day hike up and down Mt. Apo that eating-all-I-can crabs wasn't enough. I was craving for pizza the next day. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Revenge of the Hikers: Let's Crab Eat

  

  In the four hours spent descending Mt. Apo, these thoughts looped through my head: One foot in front of the other. Big meal in Davao City. One foot in front of... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Mt Apo Itinerary

  

  Mt. ApoVital Stats2954 meters above sea levelHighest mountain in the PhilippinesBordered by the provinces of Davao del Sur and North CotabatoTrailsKapatagan... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 TRAVEL

• The Ups and Downs of Mt. Apo

  

  Last November 2012, two old-legged people went to Davao to climb the highest mountain in the Philippines. These old-legged people were Mustachio and Mustachia,... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Mr. Mustachio Meets Mr. India

  

  I went on a quest to try every Indian restaurant I could find in Cebu City. First was Zayka along Juana Osmeña Street (which had mysteriously disappeared last... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Day 2: Coron Island

  

  Day two. We woke up to a nice sunny day and got ready to spend our day cruising around on a boat. The view from the guesthouse (left) and mode of... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Day 1: Coron Town

  

  Once upon a time—oh, it's not that bad; just six months ago really—Mustachio was invited to go on a trip to an island called Busuanga. He would complete the... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 TRAVEL