t r i p
j o u r n a l
156
{ }
The Sandugo Festival will take place
in Tagbilaran in July.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREA CODE
(38)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.20)
TOUCHDOWN
The airport is within the
city, and there are plenty of tricycles at
PHP6 a ride. For trips to nearby towns,
there are vans and taxis for hire. It only
takes about 20 minutes to get to Panglao
Island, as traffic jams are rare.
SEE &DO
Go around Bohol to see its
attractions, including the Chocolate Hills,
the shy nocturnal tarsiers in their natural
habitat at the Tarsier Sanctuary and old
churches from the Spanish era such as
Baclayon Church. Try the buffet lunch
cruise through Loboc River.
SLEEP
Dumaluan Beach Resort is the
perfect choice in Panglao.
Tel: +63 38
502 9092
or 917 883 4888
EAT
Peanut kisses or Peanut Fingers
make for a great snack and pasalubong.
SHOP
Shop for cute tarsier mobile phone
pouch and accessories. They make great
souvenirs.
MUST-TRY
Visit Virgin Island and try the
freshly caught sea urchins with vinegar.
Enjoy the sights of towering trees at the
Mahogany Forest at Bilar.
Angel
Calayag
Earth scientist
PHILIPPINES
TAGBILARAN
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREACODE
(53)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
A van from the airport to
the downtown area is most convenient
as it will drop you off at your hotel. It’ll
cost you PHP300. There are multi-cabs,
jeepneys and tricycles too. You can also
hire a car for longer stays.
SEE ANDDO
Visit the only butterfly
sanctuary in Eastern Visayas, Paru-
Paru Nature Conservation Center in
Babatngon, and enjoy a kayak ride to a
private island and get a glimpse of the
majestic San Juanico Bridge. Check out
the Leyte Landing Memorial as well.
SLEEP
Savor both history and
nature in The Oriental Leyte.
leyte.
theorientalhotels.com
EAT
Seahaus Vista Restaurant serves a
fusion of European and Filipino dishes.
SHOP
For reasonably priced goods,
check out Balyuan Tourism Center or
Bahandi Center at the airport.
MUST-TRY
Leyte’s Lechon is famous for
its soft and juicy meat and crunchy skin.
It has just the right blend of spices and is
perfectly roasted!
Phyns
Fabrigar
Patalinghug,
MPA
HRMtraining head
PHILIPPINES
TACLOBAN
JONEL CANDELARIA
