Category Archives: Surigao

Photo Of The Day: Tinuy-an Falls

Tinuy-an Falls is located in Surigao Del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines.  From Davao City, travel time is more or less, 6 hours by land trip. That’s why it is advisable to book a hotel either in Mangagoy, Bislig, Surigao del Sur. … Continue reading

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Licanto Beach Resort

When we visited Surigao del Sur, we stayed at Licanto Beach Resort in Barobo for 2 nights. The resort is about 5 mins away from Barobo proper and is just near the highway so it’s not difficult to find it. I had a hard … Continue reading

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Hidden Island Resort

During our Surigao escapade last August 2012, we stayed at Hidden Island Resort in Bucas Grande Islands, Surigao del Norte. I loved the place. Grabe! 🙂 The resort is surrounded with small islands and the contrast between the blue sea … Continue reading

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Sohoton Cove – Bucas Grande Islands

I was so surprised when we went inside the cave. I remembered , I ducked to avoid the rocks that I thought would hit me. haha … And I did the unthinkable! Forgot to take pictures. lol Until John told me … Continue reading

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Surigao Escapade – Cinnamon Island

Cinnamon Island in Bucas Grande , Socorro, Surigao Del Norte is managed by the Strengthened Association of Volunteers for the Environment of Sohoton (SAVE Sohoton), composed mostly of the fishermen in the area. Our lunch during the island tour was served … Continue reading

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Surigao Escapade – Stingless Jelly Fish Sanctuary

Our tour guide, Reggie who was assigned by the Department of Tourism Officer, Mr. Rolando Ajop, picked us up from the resort past 7am . We boarded Partas 30 mins later. Compared to the boat that picked us up at … Continue reading

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Surigao Escapade – Day 3

The culmination of our trip was a visit to Bucas Grande Islands in Surigao Del Norte. This is the main reason why I couldn’t sleep waiting for it to happen. I was so excited about it that I even dreamt … Continue reading

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Surigao Escapade – Day 2

Five in the morning is still dark these days. But I went out of our cottage,  when I saw Kuya Dodong and Manong Osting preparing for breakfast already.  It’s too early , I know. But I’m waiting for the sunrise. … Continue reading

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Surigao Escapade – Day 1

We left Davao City around 5 in the morning. I dozed off for about an hour only last night.  I guess, due to the excitement, I was restless. Finally, the wait is over.  We are on our way to Surigao! … Continue reading

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Surigao Escapade – Prologue

The past 2 months, my sister Daisy and I have been planning a trip online. She’s based in Tokyo with her family and will only be visiting Davao for a total of 3 weeks. So we wanted everything prepared before … Continue reading

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