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PHILIPPINES
CATARMAN
AREA CODE
(55)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Tricycles are just a few steps
away from the arrival hall of the airport. A
15-minute ride takes you to Catarman proper
for PHP10 per passenger. Pay PHP60 to rent a
private tricycle.
BY DAY
Explore Tuasan Falls and nearby Sto.
Niño Cold Springs. Both can be reached by foot
and tricycle. These places have swimming pools
where you can take a refreshing dip on a hot day.
Huts can be rented for PHP100 a day.
BY NIGHT
Climb to the top of the 300-year-old
Moro Watchtower and watch the sunset. The
watchtower is near Guinsiliban, which is just a
15-minute jeepney ride away. The magnificent
view of the Mindanao Sea will enchant you.
SLEEP
There are not many places to stay in
Catarman, but Sasa Pension House in Jacinto St.,
Brgy. Yakal is a good option. The rooms are clean
and cheap.
Tel: +63 (55) 251 8515
NELSON PETILLA
AREA CODE
(55)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
You will find tricycles at the
designated parking area after you come out of
the airport terminal building. These vehicles are
also typically the sole means of transport in and
around the city.
BY DAY
Calbayog is an ideal place to get a sense
of history, art and architectural appreciation. Visit
Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, considered to be
the biggest church in Samar, then head off to
Handuman Museo de Calbayog for art.
BY NIGHT
Treat yourself and your friends to a
sumptuous dinner at Kamayan Restaurant, which
serves the best seafood dishes in town. Then
spend the evening at S.O. Cafe’s Friday Night
Cocktails or at Ciriaco Hotel’s Café Elsa.
SLEEP
Almira Garden Hotel offers affordable
accommodations. It is very accessible and the
rates are reasonable.
Tel: +63 (55) 209 3240,
(55) 533 9865, (927) 574 4460
PHILIPPINES
CALBAYOG
AREA CODE
(35)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
There are taxis to help you get
around the city, as well as jeepneys and pedicabs
(which are powered by a bicycle). Once in town,
you can also rent a motorbike, which is a really
fun way to get to where you need to go.
BY DAY
Rent a scooter for PHP30 an hour and
drive around town. Head to Valencia to visit
Casaroro Falls and then to Sibulan for the Twin
Lakes. End the day lounging in the acacia-dotted
Silliman University campus by the sea.
BY NIGHT
Begin with a foot massage in Rizal
Boulevard, then munch on some tempura. Nurse
a bottle of cheap ice-cold San Miguel Beer at Blue
Monkey Grill during happy hour. Or get into the
rhythm at Hayahay Bar and Treehouse.
SLEEP
Nothing beats the ocean view rooms at
La Residencia Al Mar along Rizal Boulevard. It’s
a charming little hotel with the best view of the
Dumaguete sunrise.
laresidencialmar.com
PHILIPPINES
DUMAGUETE
HERSLEY VEN CASERO
MUST-TRY
You must not leave
Catarman without exploring its
many caves.
LOCALSPEAK
Greet the locals by
saying
“Maupay na aga,”
which means
“Good morning.”
FUNTRIVIA
Catarman actually
means “sharp edge” because of the
way the town juts out of Northern
Samar’s edge.
BEST PASALUBONG
Tinapa
(smoked fish)! All my friends super
love it!
BEST BREAKFAST
Be sure to try
the
tinapa
meal at I’s Plant Hotel — it’s
the best.
INSIDER TIP
Visit tourist spots
such as San Antonio Island, Biri Island
(Northern Samar) and Blanca Aurora
Falls (San Jorge, Western Samar).
BEST BREAKFAST
A juicy burger
with bleu cheese, truffle and bacon in
KRI if you’re getting on late.
BEST DINNER
Dumaguete
express,
sinuglaw,
baked oysters and
garlic rice in Lab-as.
MUST-TRY
Take a trip to nearby
Siquijor or, if you’re an avid diver, to
the best dive spot in the world —
Apo Island!
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