Sizzling Sisig
Yesterday we were at the Atong Kamalig, near the sea and the pier. The place is popular with a nice ambience. We ordered Sizzling Sisig and Sizzling Squid. Sizzling Sisig is a traditional Filipino dish which is made of chopped pig's head parts (e.g. face, snout, cheeks, and ear) and chicken liver, usually served in a sizzling platter garnished with chopped onion, chili pepper, and slices of calamansi fruits. The sizzling squid is the same style but the main ingredient is squid.
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Don't confuse Sizzling Pork with Sizzling Sisig!
The Sizzling Squid had a nice taste but it was too oily. The Sizzling Sisig on the other hand, where the ingredients were scraps from a pig head, was honestly not what I had expected. I had confused the Sizzling Sisig with the Sizzling Pork! My mistake though. The Sizzling Pork is a delicious dish made of chopped pork meat. Conclusion the Sizzling Sisig was not my cup of tea, lesson learned!
Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent
2 Food 3 Service 2 Value 4 Atmosphere I was here in January 2017 Atong Kamalig Restaurant Katada St, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines Phone: +63 35 422 0088
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Bohol and Panglao, the pearls of Visayas
Bohol and Panglao have it all
Bohol together with Panglao are two very nice islands where you can have it all. I have been here many times. Either you can have a quiet beach life at some nice resort in Panglao or a more hectic party life in Alona Beach. I usually have Tagbilaran as my base and going around with tricycles or Habal Habal. I like Reyna's The Haven and Gardens hotel. It’s a nice budget hotel with breakfast included for 1000 PHP. From here I use to make trips out to Panglao or elsewhere on Bohol. Depending on where I am going I decide what transportation is suitable. Note! Click on images to see slideshow and captions!
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Going around
In Tagbilaran it’s very convenient with tricycle or Habal Habal. Going around in the central of Tagbilaran should cost 8 PHP. But as soon as you want to go to Panglao or further out in Bohol it will be rather expensive. Consequently if you are staying in Panglao you should rent a motorcycle. The price should be around 250-350 depending on the rental period and your negotiating skills. Ask around at the pier in Tagbilaran or in Alona. At Island City Mall (ICM) there is a busterminal for buses going around Bohol. Around A. Hontanosas Street, north of the Plaza Rizal Park (City square) there are bus terminals for buses going to Panglao. When arriving to Bohol by the ferry or plane you need to negotiate hard when taking a tricycle. The tricycle drivers tend to try to take advantage of the tourists. At the airport there is a signboard with the tariffs for going to different places with tricycle.
How to get there
There are direct flights from Manila with all the domestic airlines. You can also take the ferry from Cebu. There are two major ferry companies, the Ocean Jet ferry company and the 2Go company. The fare is around 500 PHP from Cebu to Tagbilaran. But look out for promos!
Where to stay
There are numerous hotels in Tagbilaran. I prefer Reyna's The Haven and Gardens hotel at New Calceta street. 1000 PHP per night with breakfast. If Reynas is fully booked there are three other hotels just door to door to Reyna’s. One of those is Arabelle Suites see review >>>, a slightly more expensive option than Reyna's. This particular location in Tagbilaran and around the airport has very good LTE connection. Can be worth thinking of if you are dependent of a good internet connection via your portable WiFi device. You have also Staylite Park Bed and Breakfast near the airport, see review >>>. Staylite is a relatively new hotel. Nice and clean and suitable for the budget traveler. In Panglao you have tons of resorts from very cheap up to very expensive and luxury.
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My favourite island in Visayan
This is so far my favourite island among the Visayan Islands. I was here almost two weeks. As long as you have a motorcycle everything is easy accessible. You can dive, snorkel and swim at beautiful beaches with white sand. In San Juan you have a variety of nice restaurants which can satisfy even your most hard headed tastebuds. I stayed at Xylla’s Guest House in Lazi, a simple and nice accommodation. It was located a little bit far though from San Juan and the beaches but on the other hand, if you appreciate the quietness this is the right place to be. But with your rented motorcycle you can easily go everywhere.
My highlights
How to get there
I went there from Dumaguete with the Ocean Jet company and paid 220 PHP one way trip. You can also take the ferry from Cebu. If you encounter bad weather the Ocean Jet Ferry might be cancelled but then you can try with Montenegro Shipping Lines. They are using bigger and slower ferries and are not likely to be cancelled as easy as the Ocean Jet due to bad weather.
Where to stay
There are numerous resorts and guesthouses scattered allover Siquijor. Most of them you will find in San Juan where the most tourists are. I stayed at Xylla's guesthouse and paid 810 PHP. It was a simple accommodation with AC and fan in the room. Private toilet with cold shower. Breakfast was not included, but you could order Filipino breakfast for around 75-100 PHP. They had also motorcycles for rent. The nice Honda Beat automatic for 300 PHP day. I also stayed at Charisma Beach Resort in San Juan and had a nice bungalow for 1000 PHP. If you need to stay in Siquijor Siquijor I can recommend the Belleview hotel near the pier. New and fresh rooms from 1200 with AC and hot shower. They also have a very good restaurant which serving Cafe Latte and freshly baked bread from the Triad bakery.
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Siquijor is a small island, you can drive around the whole island with motorcycle in a couple of hours. And talking about motorcycles you must rent one otherwise it will be both expensive and difficult to travel around. You can rent a motorcycle for around 250 to 350 per day depending on the rental time and your negotiating skills.
There are also tricycles and Habal Habal. The tricycles are using a tariff system with fixed prices for tourists. So for example going between the the port and San Juan expect to pay 250 PHP. Going from the port to Lazi is 500 PHP. There are also tricycles going fixed routes and if you can catch one of those you pay only 20 PHP for going Siquijor Siquijor (the port) to San Juan. Note! Click on images to see slideshow and captions! Where to eat
You have plenty of restaurants in San Juan. You find the whole range from small barbecue places and canderias to more expensive resorts. My favourites in San Juan are Baha Bar and Danish Lagoon which serving Scandinavian food with a beautiful view over the sea. In Larena, try the Infinity Heights Resort and Larena Triad Coffee Shop. If you are in Siquijor Siquijor you have the Belleview hotel or Joel’s Lechon Manok, just opposite the Belleview hotel. Joel’s is really a good budget alternative for dinner. The secret is that they use lemongrass when they barbecues their chicken which makes it so delicious.
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Here are some of the beneficial effects of coconut water:
Prevents Kidney Stones
Drinking buko juice has beneficial effects on the body, especially in preventing the formation of kidney stones. Reduces Sugar Levels It contains a great amount of magnesium, which has the ability to increase the sensitivity of insulin that can reduce the blood sugar levels. Regulates Blood Pressure It is an excellent source of potassium and fights the buildup of sodium, which is one of the major causes of clogging in the arteries that can result in cardiovascular diseases and even cardiac arrest. Improves Digestion Coconut water is rich in enzymes that help our digestive system to flush out toxins from the body. Keeps Us Hydrated This juice was composed of well-balanced fluid containing sugar and calories, which fight dehydration. Experts suggested athletes to drink coconut water to prevent dehydration. Source: Philippine News Where to find fresh buko juice
Go to nearest wet market, find the guy who sell coco nuts and ask for buko juice. Expect to pay around 20 PHP.
One of the best... or worst?
Yeah that's the question, see the last paragraph and decide for yourself. Anyway Sans Rival Bistro is beautifully located on Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete’s Bay Walk. The bistro has a nice patio overlooking the sea where you see the Siquijor Island in the distant. When I was there the staff was nice and service minded, the available WiFi was very good and the comfort room was clean. But they charged 20 PHP per hour if you connected your computer to the electrical outlet.
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But then we had the issues...
They were very strict regarding the breakfast. The other day when I tried to order breakfast at 10.06 AM, it was not possible. I was 6 minutes too late! The day after, I decided to be in time for the breakfast! I came there 9.44 AM but unfortunatetly there were no vacant seat for me in the patio. So I asked for a table inside but they informed me it was closed. I had to wait until 10.00 AM when they would open, but then on the other hand it would be too late for the breakfast! Hellooooo what's happening here? Do they want any customers or what? I quickly realised after trying to negotiate about the problem, that this became too complicated for the staff to process. So instead I went to Bo's coffee shop, where you can order breakfast all day long if you like. After this incident I decided to change my rating for the Service from 5 to 1 until they update their customer policy!
Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent 5 Food 1 Service 5 Value 5 Atmosphere I was here several times in January 2017 Sans Rival Bistro Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines Phone: +63 35 225 4393
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In my searching for the perfect breakfast place I visited the Sta Teresa Restaurant today. Located downtown near Bo's Coffee shop. They had a large selection of fresh Filipino food, sandwiches and pasteries. At lunch time it was many locals eating here. They had WiFi with a good speed. I went for a barbeque chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes. I liked the sandwich but they had no caffee latte and the brewed coffee they served was barely acceptable. They had fresh milk for the coffee so that helped a little bit. I can come back for lunch and the sandwiches but sorry to say not for breakfast since the coffee is not good enough for me.
Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent 4 Food 4 Service 3 Value 5 Atmosphere I was here in January 2017 Sta Teresa Restaurant San Juan St, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines Phone: +63 35 422 4093
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Breakfast is the first meal of a day, most often eaten in the early morning before undertaking the day's work. Some believe it to be the most important meal of the day. I myself am a believer. I always eat breakfast in the morning and I am convinced that it's the most important meal of the day.
Swedish breakfast (my style)
Anyway depending on where I am in the world, breakfast can consist of different things. At home in Sweden I generally eat bread in combination with hard cheese, egg or ham together with coffee or tea. The basic one is just two slices of dark bread with hard cheese. If I have more time, I make an omelette with some nice filling together with some veggies. A winner is always hard boiled egg sandwich. Dark bread, hard boiled egg with caviar on top. Caviar is a Swedish specialty which actually deserve its own blog post. But in short, it's salted fish eggs you spread on your sandwich.
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Fried rice with crispy fish heads
Filipino breakfast
The main ingredience in a Filipino breakfast is the rice. Then you add some protein in shape of fish, egg or meat. The drink? Brewed coffee is not always available not even tea sometimes. So called 3 in 1 (coffee, creamer and sugar) and coffee stick are always available. My choice is the coffee stick, it contains no sugar. Fresh milk is expensive and not that common either, so creamer is the choice. The defintion on creamer is: Non-dairy creamers or coffee whiteners are liquid or granular substances intended to substitute for milk or cream as an additive to coffee, tea, hot chocolate or other beverages. Mmm I guess it contains lot's chemicals...
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Tierra Alta is located 20 minutes away from Dumaguete City with tricycle. Expect to pay the driver around 150 PHP for the trip. The place gives you an astounding panoramic view of the sea and neighboring islands. Tierra Alta Clubhouse has a hotel and resort and fun amenities like zipline and swimming pool. Entrance fee per person is 50 PHP and for the pool 500 PHP where 200 PHP is consumable. I didn't expect much from the pool at first but when I saw it then I really got cravings for swimming.
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In the Clubhouse they also have a restaurant and bar. I tried the Croc Sisig, sautéed lean croc meat flavoured with herbs and spices. It was really delicious. Everything was clean and well maintained. I can recommend to go here as a half day trip or a whole day trip if you intend to use the pool.
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Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent
4 Food 5 Service 4 Value 5 Atmosphere I was here in December 2016 Tierra Alta Residential Resort Palinpinon, Valencia, 6215 Negros Oriental, Philippines Phone: +63 35 536 0096
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