Around Dumaguete

img_2071.jpg Around Dumaguete

Dumaguete has to be one of the most comfortable places to live in the Philippines for the expat. It is a well organized, clean college town with a low cost of living.

One of the nicest features of this city is the walkway alongside the seawall where food vendors set up tables and chairs every night and cook fresh food.
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A quick look at Siquijor Island

img_1374.jpgA quick look at Siquijor Island

Siquijor is a laid back mellow island with a strong Catholic Spanish influence and a reputation for witchcraft. My theory is that the Spanish started that rumor to keep outsiders away.

It is not a rugged island and is fairly easy to get around if you rent a motorcycle or driver.
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Adventure Dive

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Adventure Dive

Michael Freeney of Adventure Dive keeps things interesting with his tales of the Philippines and just about everything else. You gotta love this guy because he is so full of energy and charisma.
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Motorbike Rental

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Motorbike Rental

Renting a motorbike gives you a lot of flexibility and more freedom to go where you want to go, when you want to go.
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Kookoos Nest Cottages

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Beach Cottages and Scuba Diving

Jamie and Nikki Ingram, from England, have built up this neat little hide away resort on the coast south of Dumaguete. It is past Malatapay and Zamboangita on 10 kilometer road to an isolated cove.

Follow the signs.

For some people this could be a taste of paradise.

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Apo Island Beach Resort

img_0908.jpgApo Island Beach Resort
Kan-Upi

Maying does a great job keeping things running smoothly as manager of this outstanding little resort on the divers paridise island.

There are 8 cottages/rooms are right on the beach all with an outstanding view.

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Sea Explorers Dauin

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Sea Explorers

Sea Explorers are a well established scuba diving chain in the Philippines. Recently I had a look at their place in Malapascua and in Moalboal. All of their operations are professional and usually have a big German clientele.
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Libertys Lodging and Pauls Diving

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Liberty's Lodge and
Paul's Diving

Liberty's Lodge and Paul's Diving is the biggest and longest established tourist business on the island.

Some of the rooms have great views overlooking the bay and the dive shop is just off the beach.

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Moalboal to Dumaguete

img_1159Moalboal to Dumaguete

Getting to Dumaguete from Moalboal can be done in 2 1/2 hours if you catch your connections without having to wait for the next boat or bus.
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College Mardi Gras Parade

img_0833.jpgDumaguete College Parade

Dumaguete is a vibrant university town with a lot of color and character. I just happened to arrive the day the college students were putting on a Mardi Gras style parade down main street.

These students were having a good time in their glittering costumes, putting on a show for the crowd.
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