• 11 Fantastic Things To Do In Boljoon, Cebu
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    11 Fantastic Things To Do In Boljoon, Cebu

    Boljoon is, without a doubt, one of my favorite towns in Cebu. Easygoing, peaceful and simply beautiful, Boljoon, Cebu has swept me into bliss on numerous occasions. Not only does it exude a bucolic old town charm, but it offers a smorgasbord of postcard-worthy sights and experiences as well. From photogenic mountains to 18th-century Spanish-colonial structures, there’s indeed no shortage of fantastic things to do in Boljoon, Cebu. And, while it’s often overshadowed by its extroverted neighbor, Oslob, it remains a local favorite, thanks to the laid-back feel and incredibly amazing attractions in Boljoon. Headed to this serene town, but don’t have a clue on what to do in Boljoon?…

  • Boljoon Adventure: Hiking With A Wonderfully Weird Twist
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    Boljoon Adventure: Hiking With A Wonderfully Weird Twist

    With a never-ending list of places to visit, most of today’s backpackers or travelers don’t like to repeat a destination. Once they hit one of the places on their “bucket list”, they set their sights on another destination, and never look back. And I totally get it, even if that means missing out on local secrets and quaint towns like Boljoon, Cebu. Whether it is setting foot on all the 81 provinces in the Philippines or visiting a ton of foreign countries, it’s, after all, nice to have something that can give you the drive to travel. I, on the other hand, don’t have any goals, when it comes to…

  • Taking In The Scenery Of The Verdant Rice Paddies In Boljoon
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    Taking In The Scenery Of The Verdant Rice Paddies In Boljoon

    Want to catch sight of striking rice paddies in Cebu? Guess what? Boljoon has verdant rice paddies that will totally take your breath away. Tucked away in Barangay Upper Becerril, Boljoon’s ride paddies are nothing short of beautiful, and even wowed us with its laid-back feel and breath-snatching scenery. Even though I’ve seen grander and more spectacular wonders before, I got to say it was quite a sight to behold. As far as I’m concerned, these paddies are one of Cebu’s finest hidden treasures. Compared to Argao’s rice terraces, I think Boljoon’s version is much better and a whole lot easier on the eyes. Trust me, I’ve seen both of…

  • Ablayan Peak: An Enthralling And Windy Summit In Boljoon
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    Ablayan Peak: An Enthralling And Windy Summit In Boljoon

    Cebu, in spite of its rapid urbanization and burgeoning tourism, has plenty of surprises and hidden gems in store for the wide-eyed traveler. With a plethora of untouched islets and lush mountain ranges, there’s surely still a lot of beauty and charms to discover within the province. Lately, I, together with the sprightly Team Bang, have been scouring information to catch some of Cebu’s little-known treasures. And, one of our most recent discoveries is the windy and picturesque Ablayan Peak in Boljoon.   Our first attempt at Ablayan Peak “Scenic”, “lush” and “breezy” – these were the words used by the lechon manok vendors in Boljoon, as they were describing…