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There are plenty of Cebu restaurants that offer succulent oyster dishes – baked, grilled and fresh.  However, the best place to get a dose of that shelled aphrodisiac is at Temyong’s Talaba (oyster) Farm in Tayud, Consolacion, 12 kilometers north of the capital.  How is it better than all the other places?  Simple, the oyster [...]

There is nothing like trying the local fare at a foreign place, especially in the island of Cebu where the people are proud of their cuisine.  However, there are times when the flavors of home just tug at your heart and you crave for that certain familiar taste.  Good news to our American friends, superb [...]

There are two types of tourists: a) the herded tourists who go with whatever their tour operator arranges for them; and b) the discriminate traveler who explores secret nooks and crannies in search for that unique gem.  The first type has a relatively easier life as there is a plethora of information available on arranged [...]

Being a melting pot of different cultures, it isn’t a surprise to find different cuisines in the Philippines’ dining scene.  It’s easy to find American, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean and Chinese restaurants in the country but, in order to taste something really unique and exotic, you would have to fly to Cebu and try Philippines’ [...]

The beautiful island of Cebu in the Philippines has plenty to offer every tourist.  Among Cebu’s most boasted attractions are islands, teeming with rich aquatic life, making snorkeling, scuba diving and island hopping the top tourist activities.  Things can only get better for Cebu visitors as innovation has  led to yet another exciting way of [...]

Cebu is a melting pot of different cultures.  It was a colony of three superior races, the Spanish, the American and the Japanese.  At present, you’ll find American, Korean and Japanese immigrants, infiltrating all types of businesses in town.  While local fare in Cebu is so renowned, you’ll be happy to find that they also [...]

Any trip to a foreign land is devoid of meaning if you won’t try their local fare.  A place’s cuisine is a link to its culture and tradition.  Being the oldest city in the Philippines, Cebu is a treasure trove of heirloom recipes.  This is also one of the best places to get fresh seafood [...]

One of the best places to watch a sunrise or a sunset is Bantayan Island.  The contrast of the sun against the azure skies and the turquoise waters cast a magnificent play of colors in the horizon.  This is, indeed, a tranquil time that perfectly complements your twilight meditation.  Bantayan Island is one of Cebu’s [...]

“The best pig, ever!” – Anthony Bourdain When world-renowned travel show host and chef Anthony Bourdain speaks, you can bank on his honesty and credibility.  So when he says he found the best roasted pig, besting those from Indonesia and Puerto Rico among other countries, in Cebu, Philippines, take his word for it and fly [...]