Archive for January, 2012

Framing Bohol

Posted by on Jan 30th, 2012
File Under: Photographs

Chocolate Hills, Bohol The Chocolate Hills is an unusual geological formation in Bohol. There are at least 1,260 hills but there may be as much as 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometres. They are covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season, hence the name. Photo [...]


Chocolate Hills

Posted by on Jan 20th, 2012
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A visit to the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument in Bohol, Philippines is like a visit to a land where Hershey Chocolate Kisses are created for giants, except for the fact that at this natural mossy wonder of the world you will need to bring your own chocolate if you are looking for a tangible treat. [...]


Waterfalls

Posted by on Jan 20th, 2012
File Under: Questions

Question: Going to Bohol in Feb! Already planned out most of the trip itinerary, however we are thinking of hiking to some waterfalls too. Which are the ones that we should spend time getting to, and how’s the hike to those? Answer: Hi there. There are MANY waterfalls in Bohol, some are even not registered [...]


Possible to bring own bike from Dumagute?

Posted by on Jan 20th, 2012
File Under: Questions

Question: Hi there. I am a big motorbike fan, so i want to do some riding in Bohol if possible. I read that it is very easy to rent a bike there, but I am wondering if it is possible to take my own bike from Dumaguete to Bohol? Is there a direct boat? Answer: [...]


Saving The Philippine Tarsiers

Posted by on Jan 16th, 2012
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The forests of the Philippines nurture one of the world’s smallest primate. However, years of rapid forest destruction, have posed a very serious condition for this species. Seventy percent of the country’s original forests have been destroyed. With these forests gone, so will the home of the tarsiers. In the hills of Corella, where tarsiers [...]


Tarsier Sanctuary

Posted by on Jan 16th, 2012
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Selected by the Philippine Tarsier Foundation as site is a public domain of approximately 167 hectares between the municipalities of Corella and Sikatuna in Bohol. Corella is only 10 kilometers northeast of Tagbilaran City. Buses and jeepneys regularly ply the route. Air-conditioned coaches and cars are likewise available for hire at the airport, travel agencies [...]


Where to see tarsiers?

Posted by on Jan 16th, 2012
File Under: Questions

Question: Hello. I be going Philippines next month, and made arrangements just to go to Bohol to see the Tarsiers. I heard that the best place to see them is at the Tarsier Visitors Center. Is this true? Where is it located and opening hours & cost? Is there any other place where i can [...]


Need to book hotel in advance?

Posted by on Jan 14th, 2012
File Under: Questions

Question: My family is planning a trip to Bohol in April. Are hotels easy to find near the airport? Or am I better off booking for a hotel in advance? Answer: You don’t have to worry as there are hotels near the airport in Tagbilaran City, The beach resorts in Panglao Island are not that [...]


How much to budget for food?

Posted by on Jan 14th, 2012
File Under: Questions

Question: Hey. I’m a student here, planning a trip to Bohol, on a very tight budget. How much should i set aside for 3 meals a day in Bohol? Answer: Hi there. There are many food selections in Bohol, there are definitely lots of choices even if you are on a tight budget. Grocery shopping [...]


How safe is Bohol for tourist?

Posted by on Jan 14th, 2012
File Under: Questions

Question: Planing for my family trip to Bohol, have a few concerns regarding the safety there! -How safe is Bohol for tourist now in 2012? Can i carry my camera out without a concern for theft / robbery? and any area that a tourist should avoid? Thanks! Answer: I was in Bohol just a couple [...]