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Ozamis to Mukas ferry Mindanao

Ozamis to Mukas ferry Daima Shipping Corporation Northwestern Mindanao – the short hop between Ozamis to Mukas by barge cuts about two hours travel time off a road trip driving the long way around the bay. I paid 56 pesos for a motorbike and driver. The trip is easy and quick and there is no [...]

Sea Breeze Hotel Dipolog

Sea Breeze Hotel between Dapitan and Dipolg in Mindanao Say “hi” to Jenny! This hotel and cafe, midway between Dapitan and Dipolog, gets a high marks from the dutchpickle. The regular room with air conditioning, hot water, and cable tv for 600 pesos is a super value. If driving a car, you can get one [...]

Camiguin Back Roads

Camiguin Island back roads – Camiguin is a peaceful little island that could be explored for a few weeks if you have the time. I was only there for three days so I didn’t even scratch the surface. These are just the observations of someone passing through like a whirlwind. There is a smooth coastal [...]

Roof Top Hotel – Camiguin

Roof Top Hotel and Bar Camiguin Camiguin Island – Mambajao This neon lit restaurant and bar in Mambajao drew me in like a firefly. The owner is a guy from Las Vegas with a lot of energy and a knack for getting things done. He likes to feel at home. Everything about the Roof Top [...]

Coconut Bay Resort

Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Restaurant Baloy – Cagayan de Oro – Mindanao tel (088) 8552702 (08822) 733246, 733248, 733105 fx (08822) 733062 The Cocout Bay Resort runs some deep discounts on their rooms (mid week and low season) and is one of the best values I’ve come across in Mindanao.. Its about 10 kilometers [...]

Camiguin Ferry

Camiguin Island Ferry There are a number of ways to reach Camiguin Island by boat. The shortest trip is from Balingoan on the northern tip of Mindanao but there is even a weekly ferry to Cebu. It takes about an hour from Balingoan to Mahinog on Camiguin Island. Mahinog is a small port town without [...]

Super Shuttle

Super Shuttle Dumaguete to Dapitan Mindanao Passengers pay 350 peso for a walk on ticket. I paid 1,312 pesos for a motorbike with driver. Cokaliong, Montenegro, and Aleson are other shipping companies that make the same run I chose Supper Shuttle because they left at 5pm. You must get Coast Guard clearance and pay the [...]

Amigos Amigas Restaurant

Amigos – Amigas Restaurant Zamboanga City This outstanding eatery is on Mayor Jaldon St leading from town to the airport. The beer is cold and the food is delicious. They specialize in arroz caldo and batchoy. This restaurant seems to be a favorite with the military personal and I have not yet seen any tourists [...]

Zamboanga Honda

Zamboanga Honda Honda motorcycle has an extensive support system through out the Philippines. Their mechanics are well trained and the service is usually very good. In Zamboanga, the south western tip of Mindanao, there’s a dealer on Mayor Climaco Ave. The new bikes and major repairs are on one side of the street and the [...]

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Fleckstone Inn

Fleckstone Inn Tibanga -Iligan City – Mindanao This budget inn on M. Roxas Ave. in Iligan isn’t a bad place to stay. The rooms range from 250 pesos for the budget to the 800 executive. There’s plenty of off street parking. Fleckstone Inn Roxas Ave. Tibanga Iligan City Tel 063 221-1927 This room runs around [...]