Author Archives: Sunnyview
Diving Siquijor
I really do love living in the Visayan Islands. Last weekend some friends were visiting and we did a daylong dive trip to Siquijor. I see this magical island across the Bohol Sea often but had never been there for … Continue reading
Lake Balanan
Another gem in the mountains near Dumaguete is Lake Balanan. Located in the municipality of Siaton it is accessible by an hour bus ride from Dumaguete to Siaton, and then a habal habal ride up to the lake. The 25-hectare … Continue reading
KRI
This restaurant, in my opinion, is one of the best in the city. Delicious food, served with a lovely presentation, in a nice setting. Recently Kri changed their menu and expanded the restaurant and I’m happy to report that they … Continue reading
Filipino Hospitality
This past weekend I had a friend visiting from another island and when she asked me where she should stay and what she should do, I had one simple answer; Harold’s Mansion. Having recently gotten back from a trip to … Continue reading
Diving Coconut Point – Apo Island
I’m not an adrenaline junkie. I’m not into high impact sports that get the heart pumping. I like dives that are relaxed and comfortable. Even though I was told that there were crazy fast paced currents and that it may … Continue reading
Mr. Green
Harold’s Mansion does its part to help protect the environment and to reduce its carbon footprint. One of the cool things that it does is to provide bicycles for guests to use to get around the city. Biking is a … Continue reading
Dauin
One of the things that is so great about Dumaguete is the number of great places nearby. Dauin is one of those places. Blessed with beautiful beaches and near shore coral it’s a divers’ paradise. Harold has taken guest there … Continue reading
City Burger
Filipinos love Chicken Inasal. Actually try to find me a meat eater who doesn’t love it. I mean what’s not to love. Chicken Inasal is bbq at its best. It is grilled chicken that has been marinated in a blend … Continue reading
Whale Sharks!!!!!
It really is a magical experience to see the whale sharks in Cebu. Watching these creatures swim by you can’t help but be impressed by their magical nature and size. The group in the area are juvenile sharks and this … Continue reading
Hello
Hi. I’m Andrea. An American friend of Harold’s who lives and works near Dumaguete. I’m a Coastal Resources Management volunteers for a Local Government Unit and I love that I get to spend my time exploring this tropical paradise. Just … Continue reading