Culture-rich Bohol

Our first agenda was the Cutural and Historical Tour. We got a Tour Guide, Kuya Willy, and he took us all over the province with matching commentaries and trivia about the province. We also learned through him that 70% of Bohol's income comes from tourism. Marj sat in front of the van and matched Kuya Willy's history-filled stories with her questions while Anna, Libay and I sat in the back and took turns sleeping as we go from one destination to another.

We were so hungry from the flight so our first stop was at the Loboc River where the Riverwatch Floating Restaurant was. It was a one-of-a-kind lunch cruise that let you sail through the majestic Loboc River with stops at river banks where rondalla music entertains. The food is okay and the buffet has a good selection. I wasn't able to enjoy much of it though because of an unexpected work call.

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Enjoy Scenic Views at Nuts Huts Resort in Bohol

Situated elegantly along Loboc River in the municipality of Loboc within the fascinating province of Bohol, Nuts Huts Resort offers tourists and guests a unique perspective of the richness and beauty of the Philippines. By offering outstanding scenic views where people can relax freely, this very fine resort is truly one of the most fascinating tourist stops within the province. For years, this location continuously serves as a good alternative to the common hotel experience.

Nuts Huts Resort features a very beautiful garden where its guests can spend their valuable time quietly and peacefully. Truly, this place offers a sweet escape and a perfect getaway from the bustling and stressful life in the city. At the same time, the sweet smell of fresh air produced by the plants is definitely a charmer for local and foreign visitors alike. Nuts Huts Resort is really a haven for people who love the peace and quiet brought about by nature. Moreover, guests can enjoy other exciting outdoor recreational activities like bird-watching, hiking, and mountain biking.

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Bohol Tour Part IV: Hinagdanan Cave

In 2007, when Gim and I visited Bohol, Philippines, we took the Bohol River Cruise, explored the Loboc Museum and visited the Chocolate Hills. All in a day. And by public transportation, no less.

This time around, we ditched the open-air buses and contracted an airconditioned van to tour us around for the whole day. We explored the Hinagdanan Cave, burned ourselves sunning in Panglao Island Beach Resort and visited the site of the famous Sandugo (Blood Compact) site where Spanish king conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Bohol native Datu Sikatuna drank each other's blood as a sign of friendship.

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10 Things to Love About Bohol

I fell in love with Bohol the first time I went there three years ago to attend the wedding of a friend's brother. I've been going there every chance I get since then, to what my Boholano friend Raoul Tidalgo and I call "our paradise on earth."

When my big-city-trapped friends ask me why I'm always in Bohol (it just seems like that because I keep on mentioning the place and the people in this corner every once too often), I want to tell them, "Let me count the ways," rattling off the following "10 Things to Love About Bohol" (not necessarily in this order):

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