Mr. Lars and I recently stayed at RedDoorz Jaz Hotel in Tagbilaran, a pleasant budget option with a convenient location. However, they don't offer breakfast. We recalled that Bo's Coffee Shop near the cathedral used to be a good choice, but it has since closed, leaving a gap for centrally located coffee shops serving breakfast. Fortunately, we discovered Figaro Coffee practically around the corner from Jaz Hotel, which has become our new go-to for a convenient breakfast.

​Figaro Coffee in Tagbilaran, Bohol is located at 37 C. Putong St and is open daily with slightly varying hours (typically 8 AM - 8 PM, but check their Facebook). They offer a variety of coffee drinks, pastries, and all-day meals including Filipino favorites and sandwiches. Reviews often praise their coffee and some meals, though some inconsistencies have been mentioned.

As I was doing my road trip around Bohol I wanted to take the motorbike to the Bohol Highest Peak. Which by the way it’s not the same as Mt. Matunog which is the very top of Bohol. But the funny thing they are located in the same area and are also roughly the same height around 800 meters over the sea. But sorry to say, I failed!

​I was going out for a late evening snack. It was lively karaoke outside the gates. Verano Guesthouse is impressive with a 180 degrees view from the terrace. The neighbourhood outside Verano Guesthouse may look unsafe but it's perfectly safe so no worries.

​Paseo Del Mar Seaside Dive Inn. An affordable and beautiful located resort with sea view just outside the central Jagna in the southern Bohol, Philippines. The resort also arrange diving trips. A special thing with this resort is all the dogs and cats they have. So nice!

One of the highlights of my trip to Anda was the Lamanok Island Mystic Tour Experience. Exploring the island's intricate cave system, I was captivated by tales of ancient witches, shamans, and the mysterious rock paintings that adorn the walls.

Lamanok Island, dubbed Bohol's cradle of civilization, is known for its rich history and mystical caves. This uninhabited island features limestone cliffs, hidden waterfalls, white-sand beaches, and ancient burial sites. Local folklore and the presence of balete trees add to the island's mysterious atmosphere.

​It's certainly worth a visit to go here!

A day trip to Anda's stunning beaches and cozy eateries was the perfect way to spend the day. As the sun began to set, we faced a logistical challenge: fitting our group into a single tricycle for the ride back to Ubay.

​Meeting my friends in their house. As we go back to my hotel and then surprisingly we were invited to a birthday party!

​The Cata-al World War II Museum, located in Valencia, Negros Oriental, Philippines, is a private collection housed in the home of Felix Cata-al, a passionate collector and WWII enthusiast. The museum boasts an impressive array of over 400 artifacts, including weapons, uniforms, medals, and personal belongings from both the Japanese and American sides of the war. Visitors can explore the museum's extensive collection, which offers a fascinating glimpse into the Philippines' role in World War II.

So was it worth a visit? If you have the slightest interests of WWII or militaria in general, then yes I can recommend a visit there!

I was invited to drink buko juice and eat the buko meat the traditional way. Buko in the Philippines means young (unripe) coconut. It's all about to collect some coconuts fresh from the backyard, pour out the coconut water and then scrape the inside of the coconut to get the meat. Since the coconuts is unripe the meat is soft little bit like jelly and tastes delicious.