Irish Just Blogging: 2016

One Day Adventure in Dumaguete

Travel December 14, 2016

Dumaguete has been our port going to Siquijor, but we never ignored exploring a glimpse of what The City of Gentle People could offer. Although we took a lot of days in Siquijor, we managed to do a short trip on our last day before going back to Manila.

We planned to visit the Pulang Bato Falls & Red rock hot spring in Valencia, Dumaguete. Ito yung napili namin since ito yung pinakamadaling puntahan na malapit sa city. We met a random Habal-Habal driver at the airport who drove us to the Dumaguete port. He offered us PHP 700.00 for our last day trip from the pickup point to our desired tour destination and up to our hotel drop off point. It is easy to get a Habal-Habal service in Dumaguete since it is one of their basic transport systems.

Jo's Chicken Inato

Bago kami magsimula sa aming trip, we asked our driver to stop by a restaurant to get some lunch. Dito nya kami dinala sa Jo's Chicken Inato, and he claims na one of the best Chicken Inato restaurant ito sa Dumaguete.

Funny how this restaurant has alive chicken inside their place.
At first akala ko display lang siya XD.

Jo's Chicken Inato

Kinilaw

We loved Jo's Chicken Inato, masarap siya and very affordable lang yung price. As I could remember PHP 102 ang isang order ng kanilang Chicken Inato.

Since December kami nagpunta ng Dumaguete it is not 100% sure na sunny ang weather. So ayun nga, medyo minalas kami ng kaunti dahil inabutan kami ng ulan along our way to Pulang Bato Falls. Medyo risky din ang byahe namin dahil nga maulan, madulas ang daan and may mga dinaanan kami na mabato. Kudos kay kuyang driver dahil never kami sumemplang. Sobrang kabang kaba pa ako kung kaya ba ni Kuya magdrive sa ganun sitwasyon and he showed us that he is an expert driver.

Pulang Bato Falls

The man-made pool at Pulang Bato Falls

Dahil maulan mabilis ang flow ng tubig sa falls. Resulting us na mag site seeing na lang and take some pictures and enjoyed the view.

Red Rock Hot Spring

After namin sa Pulang Bato Falls, agad namin pinuntahan ang Red Rock Hotspring. This hot spring contains sulfur and it has healing benefits like reduces stress and improves blood circulation na talaga namang kailangan namin as we are too tired for our 4-day trip. We feel relaxed after dipping into this hot spring. Medyo sinuwerte din kami dahil nga maulan, halos na-solo na din namin ang lugar.

View from the Hot Spring

Dumaguete's Smoking Road

Our last stop for this trip is to take a picture with this infamous road in Dumaguete. The smoke comes from the stones beside the road and it emits sulfuric steam. Mag-ingat din kayo kasi literal na mainit kapag napadaan ka jan.

Even though we only spend a day in Dumaguete, we really did enjoy our trip. I'm hoping na makabalik ulit kami and explore other known tourists spots in Dumaguete.

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Enchanting Siquijor

Travel December 12, 2016

Sa dami ng beaches na magaganda dito sa Pilipinas, Siquijor na yata ang pinakaunderrated sa lahat. Dami kasi haka-haka tungkol dito na kesyo, may mga engkanto, aswang at mangkukulam eh, nadidiscourage na ang ilang tourista na bistahin ito.

Para sa amin ng BF ko nasa modern age na tayo para magpapaniwala pa sa mga ganyang bagay. Why not took the risk diba? So we did, and here is what we discovered.

Sunrise view at The Bruce Resort

We traveled more than 1 hour from Dumaguete port to Siquijor town proper via Ferry. Smooth naman ang experience although sobrang init ng byahe namin since katanghaliang tapat kami lumayag. Maliit lang na island ang Siquijor and kaya siya ikutin ng Habal-habal or tricycle in 1 whole day.

Para makarating kami sa resort na tutuluyan namin nag hire kami ng tricycle na magsusundo at maghahatid para sa 3 days namin na stay sa Siquijor. It took us 20-30 mins para marating ang The Bruce Resort.

The first stop of our trip Capilay Spring Park

Una naming pinuntahan ang Capilay Spring park. Walang bayad ang entrance. Meron din silang Man-made public pool.

The Century Old Balete Tree.

Legit na Gayuma!

Para sa mga hindi crush ng crush nila. Ito siguro ang solusyon ng problema nyo. Mabibili lamang sa mga stalls ng Old Balete Tree sa Lazi Siquijor.

Fish Spa sa Old Balete Tree

First-time ko magpa-Fish Spa and ito na yata ang pinakahuli sa tanan buhay ko. Aside kasi sa mga Fish doctors na kakain sa mga kalyo mo na mapapairit ka sa kiliti, eh may mga eeksena pa na gigantic tilapias na naadapt na yata ang ways of life ng mga Fish doctors. Promise, hindi ka matutuwa kapag sila na ngangasab ng mga kalyo mo.

Lazi Church

Cambughay Falls

Exiciting ang Cambughay kung malakas ang loob mo na mala-tarsan sa Jungle rope nila. Which is hindi ako isa sa kanila. Hindi ko tinary si BF lang pero habambuhay ko siyang pinagsisishan. Maganda sa Cambughay lalo na sa pinakataas na part ng falls kasi dun yung pinakamalinis ang tubig. Walang entrance fee dito pero need mo kumuha ng Tour guide and donation lang hinihingi nilang kapalit na bayad. Sa pagkakaalala ko 50 pesos lang ang binayad namin and ok na yun.

Salagdoong Beach

Salagdoong Beach pa rin

Ito talaga ang sinasabi ko kung bakit underrated talaga ang Siquijor. Beach pa lang grabe ang ganda and maintain pa yung kalinisan nya. Kahit madaming tao nung time na pumunta kami hindi pa siya ganun kacrowded and may mga disiplina pa kahit papano ang mga turista. Sobrang linaw ng tubig. Para sa mga malalakas ang loob try nyo din magcliff dive.

Guiwanon Spring Park

View naman ng mangrove trees ang offer ng Guiwanon Spring Park. Maganda ang lugar and mamangha ka din sa mga mangroves, kung nature lover ka. Wala masyado ganon activity sa Guiwanon pero ang makakita ng preserve na mangrove trees ay sulit na din kahit papano.

Last stop of our trip Saint Francis De Asisi Church

Para sa last day namin sa Siquijor bago bumalik ng Dumaguete, pinasyalan ko ng bahagya nung umaga yung iba pang lugar na malapit sa resort namin. Siquijor really mesmerizes me even on our last day. Low tide tuwing umaga and ito yung makikita mo.

Yung beach tila naging salamin. Nangunguha ng sea urchins ang mga locals kapag ganitong low-tide.

Hello! It's me!

My verdict to this place, gusto ko siyang balikan ulit sa sobrang ganda. Hindi pa ganon kacrowded ang Siquijor and maeenjoy mo talaga magstay dito. Mura lang pati ang tours and accomodations compared sa mga overrated na beaches.

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The Bruce Resort Review

Travel December 12, 2016

Sunset view at the Bruce Resort

During our trip to Siquijor, we stayed at The Bruce Resort. It offers a different variation of rooms at an affordable price. Aside from that some of their rooms includes a kitchen. We chose a Bungalow type room with kitchen and we spend PHP 1,500 per night. We stayed at the Bruce Resort for 3 days and 2 nights.

Our Bungalow House for 3 days in Siquijor

Dining Area

Our room is non-Air Conditioned but we didn't mind it at all. As you can see from the photos it is cozy enough for a comfortable stay. Also, our room was not wifi enabled, it is still a good thing to disconnect from the world wide web for a while.

Kitchen

I do really love their kitchen. It is fully equipped with all basic kitchen needs. Before coming to this resort, make sure you dropped by the market near the port and buy enough food to cook for your stay. Just like what we did.

Their bathroom even have hot and cold showers

I do recommend The Bruce Resort to everyone who wants to visit Siquijor. Staying there was like our home away from home. The staffs were also accommodating and the place was very quiet. They even have the best beach view in Siquijor.

To know more about The Bruce Resort:
Website - http://thebruceresort.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebrucecottages/
Contact No. - 0927 357 4286
Address - Solangon San Juan, Siquijor, Philippines

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Minsok Korean Restaurant: Samgyeopsal Experience

Food September 04, 2016

Some Filipinos were fascinated with Koreanovelas which gives an open window to have a foretaste of their culture. Evidently, they have captured most Filipino hearts. Like ours!

There’s no better way to know them than tasting their food and it is not surprising that Korean Restaurants emerges in the Metro. In fact, there is a place in Poblacion Makati called ‘Little Korea’. (a few steps away from my flat).

‘Samgyeopsal’ is a food that is always present in all Korean Restaurants. It is a thinly sliced pork belly cooked over a grill at the diners’ table. It is served with a variety of side dishes.

How to enjoy it?

You have to layer the pork belly along with bean paste, sesame oil, onions /garlic and any side dish you want. Place everything on a lettuce leaf, wrap it, then, indulge! (have your mouth wide open! )J. (If you’re fond of watching Koreanovelas, then such instructions don’t apply).

I savored layers of flavors in my mouth, so delicious that I've tasted every side dish on the table.

If you want to try it, you can dine at Minsok Restaurant in Don Pedro St. in Makati. Their staffs were accommodating and there are varieties of Korean foods to choose from. If you’re not satisfied, you might want to try other restaurants along the avenue.

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