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Day 1: Coron Town
Once upon a time—oh, it's not that bad; just six months ago really—Mustachio was invited to go on a trip to an island called Busuanga. He would complete the ten-person troop for this 3D/2N trip....
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Day 2: Coron Island
Day two. We woke up to a nice sunny day and got ready to spend our day cruising around on a boat. The view from the guesthouse (left) and mode of transportation for the day (right)What's up for today?...
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Mr. Mustachio Meets Mr. India
I went on a quest to try every Indian restaurant I could find in Cebu City. First was Zayka along Juana Osmeña Street (which had mysteriously disappeared last time I checked...where could it have...
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The Ups and Downs of Mt. Apo
Last November 2012, two old-legged people went to Davao to climb the highest mountain in the Philippines. These old-legged people were Mustachio and Mustachia, from here on referred to as "we".We...
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Mt Apo Itinerary
Mt. ApoVital Stats2954 meters above sea levelHighest mountain in the PhilippinesBordered by the provinces of Davao del Sur and North CotabatoTrailsKapatagan (Davao del Sur)Sibulan (Davao del...
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Revenge of the Hikers: Let's Crab Eat
In the four hours spent descending Mt. Apo, these thoughts looped through my head: One foot in front of the other. Big meal in Davao City. One foot in front of the other. Big meal in Davao City.Upon...
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Revenge of the Hikers: Picobello Ristorante Italiano
I burned too many calories during the three-day hike up and down Mt. Apo that eating-all-I-can crabs wasn't enough. I was craving for pizza the next day. I speed-texted Davao-based friends and friends...
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Three Birds with One Stone at Tops
Born in Cebu. Grew up in Cebu. Still living in Cebu. But coming up with ideas on where to bring a first time visitor is still a mind-boggling task. Back in the day, when my parents had visitors over,...
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Q&A: Babe for Food
I can count on one hand the number of food blogs I frequent. One of them is Babe for Food. Here's a quickie Q&A with Babe for Food.Name? Justinne Lou GoWhy "Babe for Food"? I'm a baboy for food....
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Roadside Halo-halo
How do you combat the sweltering summer heat?1. Hide in a room with the air conditioner on full blast2. Soak in a tub filled with ice cold water3. Eat halo-haloTip number one shoots your electricity...
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Tingko Beach, How do I Love (or Hate) Thee?
Tingko Beach is a public beach located 94 kilometers south of Cebu City. Tingko beach, how do I love (or hate) thee? Let me count the ways.How do I love thee? Located by the highway, it's very easy to...
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Wisdom from the Road #4
On windows and sunbeamsKnow the position of the sun when riding a bus.Can't tell east from west, left from right?Do you step inside the bus doing mental geometry of where the sun rises,pick a seat...
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Dahican, the Playground of Skimboarders
Three days up the mountain was more than enough. It was time to get back to level ground. From summit to sea, we brought ourselves to Dahican Beach in Mati, Davao Oriental, 170-something kilometers...
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Clashing Over Kuppa
It was quiet in the otherwise busy business district of Taguig. Understandably so—it was Sunday. Offices were closed and so were most restaurants. What was our business being in Bonifacio Global City...
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Here's a short clip I slapped together. Please indulge me and press play :-)
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In and Around Siargao Island
The IslandYou probably know that Siargao Island is the "Surfing Capital of the Philippines" and you probably want to ride its waves. If you're not a surfer or a surfer-wannabe, you probably just want...
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La Isla Siargao Bar and Grill
The Ice Cream ManThe first afternoon in Siargao was spent eating cones of rocky road strawberry ice cream (strawberry ice cream peddled on the rocky road of General Luna), going on a joyride with the...
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Magpupungko Then and Now
In 2006, we had to pick our way through those bushes (Photo by S. Yeo)Magpupungko seven years ago: I clearly remember arriving in a place surrounded by wild grass, bushes and trees. We picked our way...
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Three Little Islands
Siargao Island is not all surfing and reef breaks. Sandy beaches can be had too. Get away from Cloud 9 and find the beach in General Luna town proper. It is clean and inviting. This is also where...
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