Bohol, Philippines Experience

It was my very first time seeing a sea of clouds. (January 23, 2015)

This article may not be as fresh as it could have been but it's better late than never, as they say. It was the first time that I am going out of town. Yes, finally, a dream to be riding on an airplane came to a reality! 

I was so very ecstatic when my friend Melody told me about a trip to Bohol. She was very assumptive to let me join them on a 4 days and 3 nights trip to this beautiful place! I only get to see the Chocolate Hills and Tarsiers on TV and books back in grade school years. 

It is not only that I am seeing these famous attractions, I am also taking an airplane for the first time! I was like a child wanting to be sitting on the window side of the plane and see how we cross over the sea of clouds. It was a 45 minute ride and I didn't even bother to take a nap since I have been watching the blue sky the entire time. 

Then we arrived to Tagbilaran. It was also a life changing event for me hearing the people around us speaking on their dialect. I got so much more excited as I felt like I went to a different side of the world. I know it's kind of exaggerated but I really thought it was an amazing feeling! 

Tagbilaran Airport, Bohol, Philippines

We had to rest for a bit nearby Melody's residence in Barangay Sagbayan. We went sight-seeing in Sagbayan Peak. We grabbed some drinks and something to eat while appreciating the fresh air of the province. What a relief away from stressful Manila!

At Sagbayan Peak

Day 2

My excitement goes a little higher as we are scheduled to be seeing the famous Chocolate Hills. However, due to an unfortunate timing, we were not able to enjoy the view. There was heavy rain and fog surrounds this tourist attraction. Oh well, that only means that I am coming back to Bohol to see this again. 

We don't want to spoil the day and so even though it is raining, we went to seeing the Tarsiers. It has been an amazing feeling staring at these cute little creatures. We cannot get closer to them since they are considered as an endangered species. The conservation area is not allowing the tourists to use their camera flash and making loud noises as these tarsiers may be disturbed.

Then we went straight ahead to another attraction - The Loboc River. This is where we took our buffet lunch. They have a singing band to entertain the passengers while enjoying the food.

I really enjoyed the ride. We finished our lunch but still on the cruise. There was also a stop over where a group of dancers would present something to the tourists.

We also didn't miss the chance to visit the second oldest stone church in the Philippines. I recalled how this place was devastated by an earthquake in 2013.

The Baclayon Church in 2015

Day 3

It's leisure time! From Sagbayan we travelled to Dumaluan Resort in the island of Panglao. Another first to be seeing a pure white sand!

Dumaluan Beach in Panglao.

It was an over all fun experience! Thanks to my friend Melody for helping me experience Bohol. I hope to be visiting the place again very soon.

To sum up this amazing trip, here's a video I created as a remembrance. Hope you would also enjoy it as I did:

So, what do you guys think? If you want to visit Bohol, you will never regret it. Definitely one of the best places in the Philippines!

NOTE: Everything may have changed over time so, apologies if I can't share the costs and rates on the vacation I featured on this blog since it was back in January of 2015.