Oslob: The Good, the Bad and the Complicated

Cebu

by Karlaroundtheworld - May 19, 2016November 14, 201768

What it once was The first time I went to Oslob to swim with the whale sharks, or butanding as they’re also called, was in 2012. Back then, there were hardly any people there. It wasn’t anything like the marketplace it is now. The surroundings were serene. Everything felt peaceful and

A Worthwhile Climb To Cebu’s Osmena Peak

Cebu

by Karlaroundtheworld - February 11, 2016November 14, 201732

Osmena Peak was another recommended sight in Cebu that I wanted to check off my bucket list. Osmena Peak is touted as an easy climb with incredible views—it is, after all—the highest peak in Cebu—and perfect for those who are new to more outdoorsy travel. It was a breeze to

Canyoneering to Kawasan Falls in Badian: The Hidden, Dark Beauty of The Philippines

Cebu

by Karlaroundtheworld - February 9, 2016February 12, 201919

There’s been a lot of buzz about locations which were once backpacker gems—as local travel has become more accessible, these locations are becoming popular destinations with more tourists as a welcome change from the usual party beaches. One of my favorite experiences off the beaten track, in particular, was canyoneering

The Fantasy Lodge In Samboan, Cebu: Your New Getaway Nest

Cebu
Hotel

by Karlaroundtheworld - February 2, 2016October 13, 201739

We were looking for a nice place to stay for our group vacation to Cebu, as we were planning to check out the whale sharks in Oslob and visit a couple of waterfalls as part of our trip. We ended up booking with the Fantasy Lodge via Air BnB, which

Northern Cebu: Diving in Malapascua

Cebu

by Karlaroundtheworld - June 7, 2015March 18, 202046

// Where We Stayed Malapascua Legend Villas. Since I was the only diver in the group, and my friends were there to just snorkel, we chose a place that had a pool so we could just relax in it when the beach became too hot to swim in. We reserved a