Tuesday, January 15, 2013

5 DAYS BACKPACKING NEGROS+SIQUIJOR







































Im dreaming of visiting all the 80 provinces of the Philippines. September last year when a budget airline Cebu Pacific Air offers a 1 peso fare for all their domestic destinations. Without hesitations I grab the opportunity. I booked a flight from Manila bound to Bacolod then Dumaguete to Manila. This 5 days trip would cover the 3 provinces- Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor.


The Ruins in Talisay, Negros Occidental

Day 1
  • arrived at the Bacolod-Silay Airport
  • explore the heritage city of Silay
  • dine  at El Ideal Bakery
  • glimsed of yesteryear at The Ruins in Talisay
  • tasted the famous Bacolod chicken inasal
  • checked-in at Bacolod Pension House
  • roamed around the City of Smile-Bacolod City


Day 2
  •  jogged at the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol grounds
  •  hop a mini-bus bound for Mambukal in Murcia
  •  explore the waterfalls of Mambukal Resort
  •  checked-in at Ong Bun Pension House




San Isidro Labrador Church in Lazi,Siquijor
Day 3
  • travelling from Bacolod to Dumaguete
  • arrived at Dumaguete City seaport
  • boarded a ferry boat to Siquijor
  • arrived at the Island of Fire- Siquijor
  • eat lunch at the Diamond de Siquijor Beach House restaurant
  • rested from the long hours of travelling


Day 4
  • explore the whole island of Siquior




Siliman University in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental


Day 5
  • jog with the locals at the Rizal Boulevard in Dumaguete
  • roam around the City of Gentle People-Dumaguete
  • from sweets to streets foodtrip

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