What to do in Siargao Island
Siargao, a laid-back town, has not fully succumbed to the wonders of technology just yet. There are no ATMs, no urban banks, stores open and close early, a ghostown at…
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Wave Cave, A Surfer’s Lodge & Beach Bar
I had long dreamt of witnessing the world-renowned tubes and barrels of Cloud 9. So when I won a contest by Dispatch Magazine last May 2011 with round trip plane tickets to any local…
Cloud 9, Siargao Island
During the early eighties and while in Bali, famous surfers Steve Jones and Tony Arroza told another legendary surfer and traveler Mike Boyum about this island in Siargao called Pansukian….
Pansukian Island
I know why you’re all here. You saw the words topless and naked. I am so sorry to rain on your parade but, unfortunately, you won’t be seeing anything here…
Guyam Island
On our third day in Siargao, we were told by Wave Cave’s lodge caretaker, Kuya Manny, that our three-part island hopping activities will kick off in Guyam Island. In the…
Daku Island
Foreign Tourist 1: Hey, I heard of this amazing beach in the Philippines. Foreign Tourist 2: Yeah, I heard of it too. Boracay. Me: *troll face*
Miss No More
So how do you address a married woman? I am MissBackpacker and I recently got married to the man I’ve known and been loving for almost six years now. We…
A Ride to Remember
Every August for the past five years, I’ve always been asked by Rowjie what gift I’d like to receive on my birthday. I asked for shoes, shopping spree, and a…