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Cebu is probably one of the provinces that has so many destinations. That's why after our Bantayan Island escapade we roam the city of Cebu. It was easy (even though they have different dialect, they can still understand Tagalog and English), because all you need is the list of places you wanted to go, call a cab to get you there.

Actually, you can also hire a taxi to be your guide. But make sure to find one who will not cost you much. Some asks for higher payment which I doubt the real price.

When you go to Cebu, I guess, one of the list always include the Magellan's cross. For it holds so much history about our country. Of course, it was one on our list. And after that, there's no more. Seriously?? Yes, our entire three days two nights trip consume our Bantayan Island escapade since Bantayan island will take you hours to go there. When we got back from the city it was already evening and we are so tired that we end up sleeping and the next day we only have the rest of the day for our last hurrah before our flight.






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Cebu holds so many old and scenery churches that I really wanted to visit. Those I am seeing only on the pictures and postcards. Last 2013, most of it were hit by the earthquake and ruined and destroy most of it. By the time I saw it, they were renovating and reconstructing the Church and preserve what still remains.


Magellan's Cross

Basilica Minore Del Santo Nino

Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod

Cebu Taoist Temple

Cebu Taoist Temple

Cebu Taoist Temple

Cebu Taoist Temple


I've been to two different Catholic chruch: The  Basilica Minore del Santo Niño and The Chapel of San Perdo Calungsod. We also went to Cebu Taoist Temple. These are all located at the north side of Cebu. There are much more landmarks to go to on the south side but we have so little time that we manage our remaining time to go to as many as we could around the area. It was a fun experience and we it was not costly since we just walked through streets and get lost in the highways that we end up getting hungry! Speaking of getting hungry, no one went to Cebu without tasting their finest Cebu lechon! And we did! And we make it our last stop! It was the most yummiest and delicious and savory lechon I've tasted so far. We ate at Rico's Lechon at Acacia Drive Ayala. You must try it! Not just that they offered a very delicious food but a beautiful ambiance too!

As I've said earlier there are a lot of destinations to go to at Cebu and will definitely going back there for sure. Will not have to cross out the Cebu on my bucket list yet.


With so much love, Ellie


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My favorite photo of us three!




My friend who's now living at Manchester is coming home to the Philippines. It's been two years since her last visit here. When she told us that she's coming home we lists several places and activities that we want to do when she gets home. Mhejie along with Kisa are the two girls that I can say my best of friends from college. Just a quick history of our friendship: we've met during our first year at college and instantly on the first day we became super friends until now even if we are not seeing each other often. Mhejie leaves school and migrates at Manchester during our first year and wasn't able to finish the school year, on the other hand, me and Kisa remained classmates until second year college because after that I stop school and when I return we seldom see each other since we don't have any common subjects to share with but the friendship remains up to we speak.


Mhejie is coming together with her boyfriend and will be staying at Cebu most of her vacation since the guy's hometown is there. She says, if its possible to visit her there. Kisa already saying yes and waiting for my reply but hell yeah its going to be fun and its our first so yeah. Lucky for us, there's a seat sale at Cebu Pacific that we manage to book a flight even if it's just two weeks away.





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Fast forward to our Cebu flight! It's my first time to be flying to Cebu and my first to flight alone with Kisa and another first for just the three of us! Mhejie was already waiting for us at the Cebu.

Our flight schedule was 5:30 in the morning so we left Manila and head to airport as early as 2 am?  Good thing we leave early because I did not pay attention closely on which airport we are departing.

I love it most when Mhejie’s guy decided not to come with us. It means solo trip with my girls. The travel from Cebu city to Bantayan Island took us 6hrs! Yeah, that was far. A taxi ride going at the terminal, a bus ride going to the ferry, and from ferry going to which resort you prefer.
First in a long time!


I must commend and suggest you include Bantayan Island on your bucket list. It is a must! And I swear you will enjoy the place as much as we do. It is perfect for couple, because unlike Boracay, which is alive and partying til you drop, Bantayan Island is the complete opposite. It is very quiet, very solemn, and few people who go there. I bet it’s the time travel, but its all worth it. Again, if you are looking for quiet and just an island for yourselves, Bantayan is the island to go.




We left Cebu city around 8am and reach the island around 2 in the afternoon. That was a hell of a bumpy ride but all worth it. The long conversation during the trip is what makes it more fun. Let’s emphasize the topics. Haha! Oh, memories!

The long drive to Bantayan Island, wait, did I say its worth it? How many times did I mention it already? HAHA! The photos below will surely give justice to what I am saying here.











 Did I already mention that I have a undying fascination with sunsets? To every place that I go to I always look forward to a beautiful sunset. Here in Bantayan Island its not on the beach side but on the other side but though like that its by far the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen in my life! See the photos below and you'll understand why.




Since there’s no partying here, sleeping as early as you can is one of the most popular thing to do.

Mhejie need to leave early the following day since she has another trip with her guy so me and Kim decided to stay and explore the rest of the island.

It has been one of my favorite island and experience since we are riding in a motorcycle. Yep, the two of us on the back of a guy who we rented to tour us. The place is still beautiful despite the calamity that hit it year ago. The people are very polite and hospitable. There is no fast food here. No Mcdo or even jollibee, one of the local that we happen to chitchat told us that the officials there wanted to preserve the locality of the place and for the people who is in food business will always have profit instead of having a fast food in the place.














After lunch, we leave the beautiful place since it will took us another 6 hours travel going back to Cebu city.

On my next travel post will be our adventure at Cebu City.

First ever out of town trip with girlfriends at Bantayan Island, Cebu dated last May 8-10, 2015 is an official entry to my 81 Before 30 Challenge.

With so much love, Ellie
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