Philippines S2 Ep30: Siquijor Island, Enchanted Balete Tree, Lazi Church, Cambugahay Falls, Travel

• published: 05 Sep 2015
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Travel Philippines, Season 2, Ep30. Siquijor Island province, 35km from Dumaguete in the Central Visayas region. Its capital is the municipality also named Siquijor. To the northwest of Siquijor are Cebu and Negros, to the northeast is Bohol and to the south, across the Bohol Sea, is the island of Mindanao. Siquijor is the third smallest province in the country, in terms of population as well as land area (after Camiguin and Batanes). For a time it was part of Negros Oriental. During the Spanish colonial period they called it the Island of Fire (Isla del Fuego). Siquijor is commonly associated with mystic traditions, I did not buy the magic potions sold to tourists. You can take a ferry from multiple locations, it took me about 1.5 hours from Dumaguete Port. Please subscribe to B Adventures. https://www.youtube.com/c/badventures B Adventures Facebook Page for latest updates. https://www.facebook.com/BAdventuresAU See Coco Grove Beach Resort ferry schedule below. Ferry times can change regularly so I found Coco Grove's website schedule very helpful. http://www.cocogrovebeachresort.com/getting-there Siquijor Island tour continues: Old Enchanted Balete Tree, is believed to be the oldest and the biggest in the province. The locals say it's apparently 400 years+ old. What is also unusual about this tree is the spring that emanates from the base of the tree and flows straight into a man-made pool. You can sit by the water and get a foot spa, where small fish clean dead skin from your feet. Recommend you wash your feet with soap or disinfect later just to be safe from infections. The San Isidro Labrador Parish Church, commonly known as Lazi Church, is a Roman Catholic church in the municipality of Lazi. The present stone church was built in 1884 by Filipino artisans. The construction of the convent was made with coral stones and hardwood, commenced in 1887 and completed in 1891. Cambugahay Falls, located 2 km north of the town of Lazi. Consists of cascading multi-tiered waterfalls, with fresh and clean warm water run-off, coming from natural springs, watersheds and small rain forests of the higher mountains. These waters then snake about 3 kms downstream, creating many beautiful swimming lagoons and little rapids along the way before it empties into Lazi Bay. The water was naturally blue and very refreshing. While I was there it was very clean, even the air quality was noticeably fresh and cleaner. Please keep Siquijor clean and beautiful. Don't litter or throw trash, and keep your cigarette butts until you find a trash bag or can. I hope the local government keeps it this way, too much tourism could destroy the small island. Travel Tips: Everyone spoke English and generally very friendly. It is important to have photo ID for flights, hotels, and if police ask. It is common for taxi drivers in Manila and every other city to try rip you off, or overcharge foreigners. Ask them nicely to put the meter on, or negotiate the price from the start. Ask locals what it costs to your location. If you are not comfortable, don't use that taxi. Don't be afraid to move on and find another taxi! Shopping mall culture, locals love the mall for the aircon and to get out of the heat. Generally you will notice ash and dust particles in the air as burning trash and charcoal BBQ cooking is quite common. Also if there is a lot of vehicle traffic in that city from Jeepney buses, motorbikes, trucks and cars. Locals often inflate prices for foreigners and tourists. Haggle and negotiate nicely. Be firm and confident, but always be respectful and polite. Shop around, you can often get a better price. Ask around about local fair pricing for things you want to do. "Tip" can also mean bribe, so don't be afraid to ask what you're paying for upfront. Locals often do things to try help you, but then expect a tip. The average basic worker earns PHP200 - 300 a day. So tipping PHP 20 - 50 is fine. I have permission to use this music by the following artist, and credited below: Del Sound - Lost Island https://soundcloud.com/del-sound/lost-island https://soundcloud.com/del-sound https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDelsound https://instagram.com/del_sound/ https://twitter.com/Del_Sound http://delsound.tumblr.com/ Travel Philippines series, Filipino culture, Filipina, Pinoy, Pinay, travel guide, documentary, vlog, video blog, video blogger, vlogging, blogging, hotels, accommodation, explorer, exploring, travel tips, travel advice, food, comedy, wanderlust, things to do, tourist attractions, activities.