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Bohol: An adventurers Mecca |
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For those that have visited Bohol, they can attest to the spirit of the local people. Their knowledge of their forebear's history and the land that they inhabit, is full of wisdom. If you're into adventure, don't miss this article.
Sink your teeth into history, nature and adventure. For 85 long years, freedom fighter Francisco Dagohoy and around 23,000 of his men fought against Spanish rule. Through the patriotic deeds of Dagohoy and his men, the people of Bohol lived free from the hands of Spaniards.
Cradled between vast mountain ranges and nature’s best, lies the very site where Dagohoy and his men fought for freedom.
Enter Danao, Bohol, home of the longest revolution against the conquistadors and now host to a new adventure for the modern-day thrill seeker. A two-hour car ride from Tagbilaran, takes you to Danao, Bohol’s Tourist Center, which offers a wide array of activities for the nature lover or outdoor adventurer within you. Conveniently located 100 meters away from caves, the Waig River, rappelling sites and other outdoor adventure activities, it’s every climbing enthusiasts’ dream come true. Enjoying the breathtaking scenic views, mysterious caves, the clear waters of Waig River and hiking through the mountains of Danao is all part of taking a big bite out of Danao and feasting on its splendor and history.
 Adventure-seekers can embark on a variety of activities during the EAT Danao ecotourism tour, among them caving...
Thus every mountaineer, nature-lover and historian that will set foot on the historic grounds of Danao, will EAT Danao for all it’s worth— and enjoy every bite of it. Though no real biting is involved, mind you. EAT Danao is an ecotourism concept for the benefit of the municipality of Danao, Bohol and its people, to promote tourism without disrupting the environment.
 ...and kayaking.
“It’s making nature work for the people,” says Danao’s mayor, Thomas Gonzaga. By not disrupting the environment and instead working with what nature is providing them, EAT Danao can provide various activities for tourists interested in nature, history and outdoor activities. Eating Danao may mean sinking one’s teeth into three things. For the more laid back nature lover, it may be the Eco Adventure Tour (EAT). Nature junkies get to absorb nature best through leisurely walks through the mountains, heading up to the viewing deck and taking in the beauty that surrounds them or entering caves, like the Camira cave and marveling at the centuries old stalactites and stalagmites.
 The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, or in this case, a zip line, that takes you from A to B in a snap.
For an adrenaline- pumping adventure and enjoying what nature has to offer, eating Danao may also be the Extreme Adventure Tour (EAT). With a good set of knees and fearless demeanor, take on the challenges nature has to offer. Glide over the river with the Tyrolean traverse or go rappelling and just ‘hang in there’. And to keep the blood pumping, climbers will definitely enjoy bouldering and rock climbing. And jut to get a slice of history and education in the midst of marveling at the beauty of it all, take a bite out of the Educational Adventure Tour (EAT). The local community and tourist can enjoy the natural landscape with lessons on preservation of the ecosystem and the rich cultural history of Danao. Danao, Bohol offers the ultimate adventure to any nature lover and extreme adventure enthusiast. With extensive natural resources, rich culture and friendly locals, eating Danao, Bohol is an experience not to be missed. According to locals, freedom fighter Dagohoy had the ability to disappear and reappear at will. Some say that to this day, Dagohoy still appears to some locals who are hiking through the mountains. Who knows, he might just turn up the next time you come up to Danao – now that is something you definitely do not want to miss. |
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Ready to forget the blues? How about a quick dive gettaway to Puerto Princesa? |
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If you enjoy the sight of a bird walking in tide pools or diving in shallow waters for fish, you might want to go bird watching in the Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary.
Recently, a group of mostly health workers, seeking solace after a work-filled week trooped to Olango via Mactan. The main goal was to watch the migratory birds as they stopped for rest and recreation in the 920 hectares of inter-tidal flats, mangrove forests, sand ridges and coco groves that comprise the protected area.
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Dive Diversity At Its Best
Mactan Island, Moalboal, Malapascua Island, Gato Island, Hilutungan Island, Olango Island and Pescador Island is arguably where the regions best diving is located.
One of the treats you will quickly discover, is that each area is famous for its own unique reasons. Whether it is an elusive Thresher shark, a hawk-billed turtle, the pygmy sea-horse, sleeping white-tip sharks, rare corals (The Philippines has more varieties than any other country), sea-eels, cetaceans or simply some amazing walls, there is something for everyone’s fancy. Best still, there is diving for novices, right up to technical divers wishing to push the envelope. |
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A few hours by ferry from Cebu, dive lovers will find themselves in the pretty coastal town of Dumaguette. Famous for its Siliman University and clean city. However, a 45 minute journey from the city brings one to the spectacular dive sites of Dauin. |
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For those that have visited Bohol, they can attest to the spirit of the local people. Their knowledge of their forebear's history and the land that they inhabit, is full of wisdom. If you're into adventure, don't miss this article. |
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As an inducement to visit the sunny shores of Cebu, we have put together a list of options for you to consider.
 There are various trustworthy organizations which can get you off to a flying start in some cool outdoor activities. If you’re hungry for an adventure package, look no further than the Moalboal-based outfit Planet Action run by a German National. They have the expertise to organize exhilarating activities such as canyoning, trekking, horseback riding, kayaking, river climbing and more. |
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Therefore, it's probably no accident that several excellent championship courses are located in Cebu!
Mactan Island has a handy 18-hole course and driving range. Their club house setting is picturesque and their kitchen serves wonderful food. Perfect after a long day hacking the course!
Across the bridge from Mactan, you will find the more stately Cebu Country Club - one of the oldest clubs in the Philippines - and the gorgeous Alta Vista Golf Club. Both are superb courses (probably the best in Cebu), in great conditions and both provide excellent facilities. A full list of courses is provided below:
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One of my favorite things to do in Cebu is to head off to the Shangri-La's Cowrie Cove on a full moon. The bar is set right on the water's edge, overlooking the vast ocean. Here you can socialise in pure bliss. Your conversation, dotted with the occasional sound of a wave gently lapping up to the shoreline below.
To secure the best location (and take advantage of two-for-one happy-hour) I arrive there just before 5pm. This also provides the magical hour when the sun is boasting a kaleidoscope-of-colors that grace the sky, pre-sunset. The bar's DJ - who naturally has a great sense of music and timing - is just commencing to permeate my soul with slow latin lounge music and I sip-on an ice-cold, zesty Bloody-Mary surrounded by friends. I could be anywhere in the world. By the time the moon has taken command of the night's sky, my abode for the next few hours is rocking, and it is almost time to make the next most difficult decision of the day; choosing somewhere yummy for dinner. |
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Though pre-colonial Visayans had a variety of string instruments - including the buktot (“hunchback”) which used a coconut shell or gourd as resonator - the guitar is a Spanish introduction. Called gitara or kitara (from the Spanish guitarra), the guitar must have been manufactured in Cebu during the Spanish period. Yet, it developed as a local industry only in the present century, receiving a boost from the government’s promotion of cottage industries in the immediate postwar period. In Mactan, the craft of guitar-making is passed from generation to generation and the industry involves many families, the most prominent of whom is the Malingin family and the three sisters, Lilang, Susing, and Celia, whose names have become well-known “brand names” of Mactan guitars. |
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