I've never hashtagged a place so much in my life. Cebu truly deserves it. It's a fun little place that's rapidly transforming into a sprawling metropolis, minus the traffic jams and general chaotic vibe everyone in Manila's been complaining about.
I went with my sister and cousin, so my cultural/nature trip was also a great chance to reconnect with family.
I went with my sister and cousin, so my cultural/nature trip was also a great chance to reconnect with family.
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| It surely is. |
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| International fare at Feria at the Radisson Blu. This restaurant makes its own ice cream. They have 40 different awesome flavors! Also the hotel's next to SM Cebu. How convenient! |
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| Good to know. |
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| Capiz walls accentuate the hotel's function halls. |
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| Radisson Blu's May and our tour guide Al take a picture with us in the extravagant lobby. |
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| Similar to Intramuros, but more peaceful. |
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| Every corner is a selfie addict's dream. |
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| The Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod is made of very light material that can float in the water. Cool. |
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| SM is building a mall that's said to be bigger that Mall of Asia. In the South Reclamation Area. |
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| Magellan's Cross, erected in the 1500's, was slightly damaged when the earthquake struck in Bohol, a neighboring province. |
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| It needs reinforcement for the time being, but will soon be repaired and look brand new! |
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| We lit candles at the Sto. Nino Basilica. |
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| The earthquake damaged some parts of it. |
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| It's still being debated, but many say this is the oldest house in Cebu, the Yap-Santiago ancestral house. |
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| It's now a museum, full of religious ornaments and artifacts that date back to the Spanish are. |
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| Cool family portrait! |
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| An ancient iron. Load it with charcoal and use it asap/ |
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| A birthing chair, right by the window. |
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| Back then the houses had big windows. |
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| Pasalubong shopping. |
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| Danggit. It smells like death but it's soooo good. |
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| Lunch. |
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| A popular barbecue place that serves all things grilled and cold beer. |
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| The largest factory that makes dried mangoes and other related products. |
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| Their shop's awesome and cheap! |
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| World-class guitars made in Cebu. |
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| Nice wall art at the Shangrila Mactan. |
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| Mango daiquiris with Zoe and Carlo |
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| Take home lechon from the best lechon place in Cebu - CNT! |
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| Island hopping and snorkeling trip. |
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| More pasalubong shopping. |
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| Shangrila Mactan's Chi Spa |
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| Couples can go on an exclusive date in some pockets of paradise at the Shangrila. |
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| Cultural dance presentation at the Buko Bar at the Shang. |
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| I forced Zoe to join in! |
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| The pool at the Shang has a basketball ring. |
