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SAMUEL DE LEON
AREACODE
(86)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Get a taxis at the airport
or Dapa Pier. You can also ride a
habal-
habal
or an extended-seat motorbike to
get to your lodgings. There are mini and
jeepney buses on the island itself.
SEE &DO
Siargao is more than the
waves. Explore the paradise beaches of
Dako, Guyam and Naked Islands, which
are nothing short of outstanding. Take
time to visit Bucas Grande and swim with
the stingless jellyfish. Watch the sunset in
the Boardwalk Cloud 9, and be amazed
at the tricks and stunts of champion
surfers from all over the world.
SLEEP
Stay at Ocean 101 at Cloud 9, or
their sister company, Point 303.
ocean101cloud9.com
INSIDER TIP
Split the surfing lesson fee
with a friend, and pay only P250 for a
30-
minute splash.
MUST-TRY
Experience the Surfing
Festival every September. It showcases
the tricks of the best surfers in the world.
LOCAL SPEAK
Say
"
Maayong gabi",
which means "good evening"
.
AREA CODE
(86)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Upon arrival, you can
hire a jeepney or tricycle to get around
the city. Although there are no taxis, most
hotels offer a complimentary van pickup
from and to the airport.
SEE &DO
From Surigao City, take a
daytrip to the small town of Cantilan,
Surigao del Sur. You can simply stroll
around the town and have a refreshing
halo-halo treat at Daboy’s. Or you can
ride a pump boat and go to one of the
nearby islands — Huyamao, Iniyakan,
Double B and Ayoke. You can sunbathe,
swim, snorkel or dive.
SLEEP
While in Cantilan, stay at the
Solar Lodge Beach Resort near the San
Pedro beachfront.
MUST-TRY
Rise early and help the
fishermen reel in their morning catch at
Baybay Beach.
EAT
You can’t go wrong with the fresh
seafood at Bon-ot Restaurant, Carrascal.
The
tinolang isda
is a must-try!
LOCAL SPEAK
"
Pila?"
means "how
much?".
Chyng
Reyes
senior software
tester, travel
blogger
Karla
Hotchkiss-
Rufino
banker
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