To compliment my previous post on Visita Iglesia churches, I thought I’d share with you my Guimaras Island trip last January.

If you’re going to Guimaras Island, you’d have to go take a boat from Parola (to get to Buenavista) or Ortiz Port (to get to Jordan). Tourists typically take the Jordan Port route which is a 10-minute ferry ride from Iloilo City.

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Surviving the tests of time, El Ideal Bakery and Refreshments stands strong in the heart of Silay City in Negros Occidental.

Established in the 1920′s by Mr. Cesar Locsin y Lacson, it’s the best place to rest and unwind after visiting and looking at all the old houses and museums in the city. A historical landmark in itself, the family-run business is a definite must-visit.

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While waiting for my hotel room at Be Resorts, Cebu to be ready for check in, I asked the reception if there’s a home-grown coffee shop aside from Bo’s Coffee where I could go to and hang out.

Immediately, she said that I should try Coffee Dream. It’s not hard to find one, she claims, because they’re all over Cebu – and indeed it was.

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