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​A deliciously Mexican in Dumaguete

There are two branches of Moon Café in Dumaguete. This is the bigger one of the two, located at Robinsons Place. They have a wide selection of dishes all from salads, pasta, fish, different kind of meat and of course also Mexican dishes like for example the Nacho Supremo. I ordered the Nacho Supremo which is a gigantic portion of corn tortilla chips, jalapeño, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, bolognese, melted cheese all for PHP 260. This dish is definitely good for two persons. The food is delicious and the staff is service minded and friendly.
Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent
4 Food 
4 Service
4 Value
4 Atmosphere
I was here many times in January- March 2017

Mooon Café Robinsons Place
Robinson's Al Fresco Area, Real Street, Dumaguete, 6200 Negros Oriental, Philippines
Phone: +63 35 421 1377
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Review of Mooon Café Interior Robinsons Place Dumaguete Negros Oriental Philippines © Patrik Lord Travel Blog

A nice and warm interior welcomes the visitors

Review of Mooon Café Menu Robinsons Place Dumaguete Negros Oriental Philippines © Patrik Lord Travel Blog

The are many dishes to choose between, here the Mexican style

Review of Mooon Café Nachos Robinsons Place Dumaguete Negros Oriental Philippines © Patrik Lord Travel Blog

If you like to be full you should go for the Nacho Supremo

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Apo Island famous for its sea turtles

Apo Island is most famous for its sea turtles. Before I went there I didn’t know what to expect, I had read good and bad things. Some wrote it was crowded, the beach full of garbage, they hadn't seen any sea turtles, overexploited… and others wrote, it was the paradise of snorkeling, they spotted many sea turtles, the scenery was amazing, Apo Island is a must in your bucket list… Well I guess the truth is somewhere in between. Anyway I decided to go there. 
Sea Turtle Apo Island Philippines © Patrik Lord Travel Blog

Apo Island is famous for its amazing sea turtles

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When you are going down to the shore to rent the boat you will pass the Malatapay Market. The market is open on Wednesdays and the entrance fee is 5 PHP. Among other things they have a big live stock market here. It can be worth a visit if you have the time. It's lively and noisy and be prepared, some animals are not treated very good. Lava instead of white sand ​The main beach where you have the sea turtles is nothing special. Yes, a little bit crowded with small huts where you can rent equipment, eat and relax. There is no white sand, the ground consists of lava so the beach is a little bit rocky. But hey, it’s in the sea you experience the sea turtles, right? Apo Island tourist office where you pay the environmental fee 100 PHP The beach from where you snorkel to experience the sea turtles Divided in three different areas ​The sea near the beach is divided in three different areas. First the common area where you can snorkel freely. Of course if you are lucky you can spot the sea turtles here also. The second area is only allowed for snorkeling with a guide. It's here you are supposed to swim with the sea turtles. The third area is intended only for the sea turtles so no swimming is allowed there.  ​I saw several sea turtles ​I was lucky, I saw several sea turtles. Some of them were really near the shore line feeding on the algae in the shallow water. Others were farther out. Apart from the sea turtles there were not many fish and corals in this relatively limited area. There is another beach located at Apo Island Resort which is more suitable for relaxing and sunbathing.  Another beach located at Apo Island Resort which is more suitable for relaxing and sunbathing. Just a few minutes walking from the port. ​​So what’s my conclusion then? I didn’t see any garbage on the beach. It was not crowded but of course there were other tourists roaming around the place. Apart from the sea turtles there were not many fish and corals to see in this limited area. And yes, it’s definitely a beautiful scenery around the island specially if you visit the light house. Next time I would like to stay for at least a couple of days so I really can explore the island.  ​Going there: Take a jeepney from Dumaguete city centre, around 20 PHP. Tell the driver to let you off at the Malatapay Market in the town of Zamboanguita, around 40 min from Dumaguete. Go down to the shore and rent a motorized boat that will take you to Apo island. The round-trip boat ride costs 2500 PHP (good for 4 passengers), 3000 (good for 6 passengers) or 3500 PHP (good for 8 passengers). Solo travelers may join other groups, and share the costs for the boat rental. ​Fees: Upon arrival, head to the tourist information office and pay 100 PHP. It’s an environmental fee, which will be used to maintain and preserve Apo Island. You need also to pay 300 PHP to a tour guide (good for 4 people) at the tourist assistance center. You’re not allowed to enter the protected area where the turtles swim without a guide. An additional 300 PHP if you like a table to put your stuff when you are in the water. 100 PHP for a snorkel and mask and 100 PHP for a life vest.  A 60 seconds video clip: Related links:​ Apo island the pearl of the Visayas​ Outing with the girls​ Baslay Hot Spring in Dauin Road trip to Sipalay​ A day of exercise The fine art of eating an ice cream​ Review of GK Coffee shop in Dumaguete​ Review of The Tres Bistro in Dumaguete Review of Chapters Café in Dumaguete​ The Christmas House in Dumaguete Tarbush, a story of love​ The boulevard in Dumaguete​ Review of 2Story kitchen in Dumaguete, Negros Review of Gabby's Bistro (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of Fish 153 Korean Restaurant (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of Mooon Café Robinsons Place (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of Café Mafioso (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of Atong Kamalig Restaurant (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of San Rival Bistro (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of Sta Teresa Restaurant (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Tierra Alta Residential Resort, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
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Good snorkeling near Dumaguete

Going there

Marine Sanctuary in Dauin, is about 15-30 minutes travel from Dumaguete City. For those taking the public transport, you can find jeepneys to Dauin at the bell tower in Dumaguete City or near the Robinson's Mall. Fare is PHP 13.00. Inform the driver you are getting off at the corner leading to the Marine Sanctuary. It’s a couple of blocks away or a good 4-5 minutes brisk walk. The entrance fee for the sanctuary is PHP 150 with a table included. Without table it will be less.

Many fish to see

The beach with its brown sand may not look like much but wait until you get in to the water. The Marine Sanctuary starts a few meters from the shore and remains fairly shallow for about 20-50 meters before it slopes down into the deep. It's best to start snorkeling in the mid-morning until lunch, as the water gets shallower towards the afternoon. It said you can expect to see parrot fish, clown fish, anemone fish, neon damsels, hump-head banner fish, some baby black tip sharks, boulder coral, giant lobe and whorl bowl corals at the center. I myself saw most of the fish mentioned and also spotted a muraena. I didn't see any black tip sharks though. 

Definitely worth a visit

The conclusion is that the Marine Sanctuary is definitely worth a visit either for snorkeling or just relaxation.
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Going there

Casaroro Falls is located in Valencia roughly 10 km from Dumaguete. It’s considered to be the most photographed waterfall in the entire Negros province. To get there, take a jeepney from Dumaguete to Valencia Plaza, it takes 20-30 minutes depending on the traffic. The fare is 12 PHP per person. At Valencia Plaza take a Habal Habal up to Casaroro falls. Ask the driver to wait for you. The fare should be around 200 PHP per person and back and forth. Always try to negotiate. Travel time is around 20 minutes.

350 steps but worth the effort!

From the drop off point you need to hike. There will be steep stairs going down at first, it’s said to be 350 steps. I haven’t counted them but it might be true. Additional hike is required after the stairs. Be prepared for wet feet and to stumble around among slippery rocks. Depending on your fitness level the hiking time to the falls would be from 15 minutes and plus. The waterfall is mighty, beautiful and really worth the effort.
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Hiking to the actual fall may take around 15 minutes The foliage is dense Sometimes there are many tourists here The water flows and drops at a height of 30 m Related links: Review of Fish 153 Korean Restaurant, Dumaguete Review of Mooon Café Robinsons Place, Dumaguete Review of Sta Teresa Restaurant, Dumaguete ​Review of San Rival Bistro, Dumaguete ​Review of Atong Kamalig Restaurant, Dumaguete ​​Review of Gabby's Bistro, Dumaguete ​Tierra Alta Residential Resort, Dumaguete​ ​Visit the Marine Sanctuary in Dauin ​​Hike the Puncak Tanawan, Negros Oriental ​Tempura, takoyaki and balut​
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​Gangsters in Dumaguete

Café Mafioso has a central location downtown near the Rizal Boulevard. The overall theme of this place is inspired by the mafia. Like the interior of the place and how they named the menu "The hit list". And of course don't forget the outfits of the staff. They are all dressed in black complete with gangster hats like how you would imagine gangsters would look like.
I chose the "Bacon overkill panini"  from the "Hit and run snacks". The food and the cafe latte was good. Although I wished they had put some veggies together with my sandwich. Little bit of tomato, cucumber and lettuce hadn't hurt. Anyway the staff was service minded and the place had free WiFi.

Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent
4 Food 
5 Service
4 Value
5 Atmosphere
I was here in January 2017

Café Mafioso
Corner Sta. Catalina and Noblefrana street, 6200 Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Phone: +63 915 263 5857
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​Bacon overkill panini

The hit list I ordered a bacon overkill panini Clearly inspired by the mafia style View from my table (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Related links: Review of Fish 153 Korean Restaurant, Dumaguete Review of Mooon Café Robinsons Place, Dumaguete Review of Sta Teresa Restaurant, Dumaguete ​Review of San Rival Bistro, Dumaguete ​Review of Atong Kamalig Restaurant, Dumaguete ​​Review of Gabby's Bistro, Dumaguete ​Tierra Alta Residential Resort, Dumaguete​ Visit the Casaroro Falls, Valencia ​Visit the Marine Sanctuary in Dauin ​​Hike the Puncak Tanawan, Negros Oriental ​Tempura, takoyaki and balut​
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​Sizzling Sisig

Yesterday we were at the Atong Kamalig, near the sea and the pier. The place is popular with a nice ambience. We ordered Sizzling Sisig and Sizzling Squid. Sizzling Sisig is a traditional Filipino dish which is made of chopped pig's head parts (e.g. face, snout, cheeks, and ear) and chicken liver, usually served in a sizzling platter garnished with chopped onion, chili pepper, and slices of calamansi fruits. The sizzling squid is the same style but the main ingredient is squid.
Sizzling Sisig, chopped pig's head parts (e.g. face, snout, cheeks, and ear) Atong Kamalig Restaurant Sizzling Squid Note! Click on images to see slideshow and captions! ​​Don't confuse Sizzling Pork with Sizzling Sisig! The Sizzling Squid had a nice taste but it was too oily. The Sizzling Sisig on the other hand, where the ingredients were scraps from a pig head, was honestly not what I had expected. I had confused the Sizzling Sisig with the Sizzling Pork! My mistake though. The Sizzling Pork is a delicious dish made of chopped pork meat. Conclusion the Sizzling Sisig was not my cup of tea, lesson learned! Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent 2 Food  3 Service 2 Value 4 Atmosphere I was here in January 2017 Atong Kamalig Restaurant Katada St, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines Phone: +63 35 422 0088 Related links:​ Red Rock Hot Spring, Valencia Dumaguete​ Going to La Verna with the girls​ Happy birthday Jas​ ​Sexy mama The Japanese Shrine​ Shopping spree​ Apo island the pearl of the Visayas​ Outing with the girls​ Baslay Hot Spring in Dauin Road trip to Sipalay​ A day of exercise The fine art of eating an ice cream​ Review of GK Coffee shop in Dumaguete​ Review of The Tres Bistro in Dumaguete Review of Chapters Café in Dumaguete​ The Christmas House in Dumaguete Tarbush, a story of love​ The boulevard in Dumaguete​ Review of 2Story kitchen in Dumaguete, Negros Review of Gabby's Bistro (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of Fish 153 Korean Restaurant (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of Mooon Café Robinsons Place (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of Café Mafioso (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of Atong Kamalig Restaurant (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of San Rival Bistro (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of Sta Teresa Restaurant (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Tierra Alta Residential Resort, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
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Bohol and Panglao, the pearls of ​Visayas

​Bohol is a tropical haven of natural beauty. The coastline of the island is skimmed by gentle coves and white sand beaches. Dolphin- and whale watching tours are popular with both residents and visiting tourists. The best season is from March to June, but dolphins can be seen year-round. In addition to white sand beaches and dive spots, Bohol is famous among other sights, for its Chocolate Hills, the Tarsier – arguably the world’s smallest primate, heritage sites and old stone churches.
Baclayon Church Bohol Philippines © Patrik Lord Travel Blog

The Baclayon Church, Bohol, is the second oldest stone church in the Philippines. It was partly destroyed in the earthquake 2013 which killed around 200 people.

White sand beach in Panglao Sonculan Lake Panglao The amazing Chocolate Hills in Bohol Rice farmer with his carabau in Tabuan Garcia Hernandez, Bohol Rainforest in Bohol, once the Tarsier territory The two shy sisters in Tabuan, Bohol Bohol and Panglao have it all ​Bohol together with Panglao are two very nice islands where you can have it all. I have been here many times. Either you can have a quiet beach life at some nice resort in Panglao or a more hectic party life in Alona Beach. I usually have Tagbilaran as my base and going around with tricycles or Habal Habal. I like Reyna's The Haven and Gardens hotel. It’s a nice budget hotel with breakfast included for 1000 PHP. From here I use to make trips out to Panglao or elsewhere on Bohol. Depending on where I am going I decide what transportation is suitable. Note! Click on images to see slideshow and captions! The Hanging bridges over Loboc River, Bohol The cable car at Loboc Eco-Tourism Adventure Park Loboc River in Bohol where you can do river cruises. My highlights Panglao Island Nature Resort, for its ambience, pools and nice location by the sea. See a review here >>> Buzzz café, for its healthy and delicious food.  See a review here >>> Virgin Island, for its beauty. Good for the budget traveler because everything is based on donations. See more information about Virgin Island >>> Loboc River Cruise, for its evening cruises. Nice and romantic to eat dinner on Loboc river with the loved one. They also have day cruises. Chocolate hills, for its beautiful landscape and it’s a nice day trip going there to see other parts of Bohol. See more information about Chocolate Hills >>> The tarsier, but try to see them in a real tarsier sanctuary. Not in a narrow cage, they are very shy animals and they don’t like to be disturbed. Avoid those places where they have them in small cages and go for the real tarsier sanctuary instead. For example visit the Philippine Tarsier Foundation, Inc. near Corella town. See more information about the Tarsier >>> The Philippine Tarsier has been a recorded life span of 12 years at most in captivity. However, a great many of these Tarsiers die only after a day or at most a few days if kept unhealthily in small cages and/or put under great strain while in captivity. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Note! Click on images to see slideshow and captions! The amazing Chocolate Hills Nice beach with white sand and shallow water in Panglao Two hills marked by the earthquake 2013 Talibon, a small city in north of Bohol Going around In Tagbilaran it’s very convenient with tricycle or Habal Habal. Going around in the central of Tagbilaran should cost 8 PHP. But as soon as you want to go to Panglao or further out in Bohol it will be rather expensive. Consequently if you are staying in Panglao you should rent a motorcycle. The price should be around 250-350 depending on the rental period and your negotiating skills. Ask around at the pier in Tagbilaran or in Alona. At Island City Mall (ICM) there is a busterminal for buses going around Bohol. Around A. Hontanosas Street, north of  the Plaza Rizal Park (City square) there are bus terminals for buses going to Panglao. When arriving to Bohol by the ferry or plane you need to negotiate hard when taking a tricycle. The tricycle drivers tend to try to take advantage of the tourists. At the airport there is a signboard with the tariffs for going to different places with tricycle. ​How to get there There are direct flights from Manila with all the domestic airlines. You can also take the ferry from Cebu. There are two major ferry companies, the Ocean Jet ferry company and the 2Go company. The fare is around 500 PHP from Cebu to Tagbilaran. But look out for promos! ​Where to stay There are numerous hotels in Tagbilaran. I prefer Reyna's The Haven and Gardens hotel at New Calceta street. 1000 PHP per night with breakfast. If Reynas is fully booked there are three other hotels just door to door to Reyna’s. One of those is Arabelle Suites see review >>>, a slightly more expensive option than Reyna's. This particular location in Tagbilaran and around the airport has very good LTE connection. Can be worth thinking of if you are dependent of a good internet connection via your portable WiFi device. You have also Staylite Park Bed and Breakfast near the airport, see review >>>. Staylite is a relatively new hotel. Nice and clean and suitable for the budget traveler. In Panglao you have tons of resorts from very cheap up to very expensive and luxury. ​Where to eat There are of course plenty of alternatives in both Bohol and Panglao. But here is a list of places where I have been to in Bohol and made reviews of. Click the link and you will see the review. Swiss Zurigo Restaurant Bojol Grill Restaurant A's Chicken Nuggets & Grill Haus Shang Palace Seafood Restaurant Bo's Coffee The Buzzz Café, my favourite. Golden Cowrie In Panglao there are even more choices specially around Alona Beach. Click the link and you will see the review: Panglao Island Nature Resort & Spa Henann Resort Alona Beach Related links: Where to eat in Tagbilaran? Find a house for rent in Panglao Review of the Food Court in Island City Mall (Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines) Isola de Francesco or Virgin Island, Panglao, Philippines Review of Swiss Zurigo Restaurant (Bohol, Philippines) Review of Bojol Grill Restaurant (Bohol, Philippines) Review of A's Chicken Nuggets & Grill Haus (Bohol, Philippines) The giant Arogo and the smallest primate, what do they have in common? Review of Panglao Island Nature Resort & Spa  (Panglao, Philippines) Review of Henann Resort Alona Beach (Panglao, Philippines) Review of Shang Palace Seafood Restaurant (Bohol, Philippines) Review of Bo's Coffee (Bohol, Philippines) Review of The Buzzz Café (Bohol, Philippines) Review of Golden Cowrie (Bohol, Philippines) Review of Staylite Park Bed and Breakfast (Bohol, Philippines) Review of Arabelle Suites (Bohol, Philippines)
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Magic and sorcery in Siquijor

Siquijor has a long-time reputation as a place of magic and sorcery which both attracts and repulses visitors. Siquijor is also well known for its festivals that focus on healing rituals where incantations are sung while the old folks make potions out of herbs, roots, insects and tree barks. Among the many attractions are the beaches, caves, waterfalls, Bandilaan natural park and butterfly sanctuary. White sand beaches make up most of the 102-kilometer coastline of Siquijor. The coral reefs ringing the island offer some of the best diving in the Philippines for snorkelers and scuba divers.
Siquijor my favourite island! Voodoo dolls for souvenirs. The pier View at Salagdoong Beach Note! Click on images to see slideshow and captions! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ​​My favourite island in Visayan This is so far my favourite island among the Visayan Islands. I was here almost two weeks. As long as you have a motorcycle everything is easy accessible. You can dive, snorkel and swim at beautiful beaches with white sand. In San Juan you have a variety of nice restaurants which can satisfy even your most hard headed tastebuds. I stayed at Xylla’s Guest House in Lazi, a simple and nice accommodation. It was located a little bit far though from San Juan and the beaches but on the other hand, if you appreciate the quietness this is the right place to be. But with your rented motorcycle you can easily go everywhere.  The friendly hotel dog La Gann Falls in Lazi View at Salagdoong Beach Nice sunset at the Danish lagoon. Sunbathing at Salagdoong Beach ​My highlights Kagusuan Beach, a nice and quiet white sand beach without tourists. Suitable for relaxing, swimming and snorkelling. The beach is little bit hard to find but with some map reading it will be no problem. There is a sign at the last turn, but sign is well hidden by a tree though. Tulapos Marine Sanctuary, for its nice snorkelling. It costs 20 PHP for snorkelling. You can also rent equipment there. You will probably be asked to be accompanied by a guide. It’s not really necessary, just go straight out a couple of hundred meters and you will see some rocks. There it is. Try to be there at high tide, the sea is very shallow at low tide. Baha Bar, for its food and drinks. The house is built in traditional Filipino style with four different woods and the ambience is really nice there. Larena Triad Coffee Shop, for its nice location with the most beautiful view. They have good Filipino food and a bakery with delicious bread. Infinity Heights Resort, for its good food, nice view over the north of the island. They also have a pool which shares the same astonishing view. Old Enchanted Balete Tree, for its fish spa. You can drink buko juice at the same time you enjoy the fish cleaning your feet. There are some bigger fish there too, but don’t be afraid it feels really nice when they are chewing, almost like foot massage. Note! Click on images to see slideshow and captions! Kagusuan Beach with white sand and no tourists. Tulapos Marine Sanctuary Baha Bar, the building is built with four different type of woods Fantastic view from the Larena Triad Coffee Shop The pool at Infinity Heights Resort is nice for a swim Old Enchanted Balete Tree The fish spa at the Old Enchanted Balete Tree. The big fish felt almost like foot massage. The pool at the Danish Lagoon ​How to get there I went there from Dumaguete with the Ocean Jet company and paid 220 PHP one way trip. You can also take the ferry from Cebu. If you encounter bad weather the Ocean Jet Ferry might be cancelled but then you can try with Montenegro Shipping Lines. They are using bigger and slower ferries and are not likely to be cancelled as easy as the Ocean Jet due to bad weather. ​Where to stay There are numerous resorts and guesthouses scattered allover Siquijor. Most of them you will find in San Juan where the most tourists are. I stayed at Xylla's guesthouse and paid 810 PHP. It was a simple accommodation with AC and fan in the room. Private toilet with cold shower. Breakfast was not included, but you could order Filipino breakfast for around 75-100 PHP. They had also motorcycles for rent. The nice Honda Beat automatic for 300 PHP day. I also stayed at Charisma Beach Resort in San Juan and had a nice bungalow for 1000 PHP. If you need to stay in Siquijor Siquijor I can recommend the Belleview hotel near the pier. New and fresh rooms from 1200 with AC and hot shower. They also have a very good restaurant which serving Cafe Latte and freshly baked bread from the Triad bakery. Note! Click on images to see slideshow and captions! The Belleview hotel near the pier. They had a nice restaurant also. Xylla's guesthouse in Lazi. A good simple accommodation. ​Going around Siquijor is a small island, you can drive around the whole island with motorcycle in a couple of hours. And talking about motorcycles you must rent one otherwise it will be both expensive and difficult to travel around. You can rent a motorcycle for around 250 to 350 per day depending on the rental time and your negotiating skills.  There are also tricycles and Habal Habal. The tricycles are using a tariff system with fixed prices for tourists. So for example going between the the port and San Juan expect to pay 250 PHP. Going from the port to Lazi is 500 PHP. There are also tricycles going fixed routes and if you can catch one of those you pay only 20 PHP for going Siquijor Siquijor (the port) to San Juan. Note! Click on images to see slideshow and captions! It's necessary to rent a motorcycle in Siquijor. Riding a motorcycle is a perfect way to explore the island. ​Where to eat You have plenty of restaurants in San Juan. You find the whole range from small barbecue places and canderias to more expensive resorts. My favourites in San Juan are Baha Bar and Danish Lagoon which serving Scandinavian food with a beautiful view over the sea. In Larena, try the Infinity Heights Resort and Larena Triad Coffee Shop. If you are in Siquijor Siquijor you have the Belleview hotel or Joel’s Lechon Manok, just opposite the Belleview hotel. Joel’s is really a good budget alternative for dinner. The secret is that they use lemongrass when they barbecues their chicken which makes it so delicious. Note! Click on images to see slideshow and captions! Bangus ala Pobre in Belleview restaurant The cat is waiting for the scraps The menu for Rastaman restaurant in San Juan. The food was nice there. Baby squids adobo with rice and a sea view. This was at Charisma Beach Resort in San Juan. Joel's Lechon Manok, deliciously grilled chicken. Larena Triad Coffee Shop, they had Cafe Latte, freshly baked bread and a fabulous view from the restaurant.
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​One of the best... or worst?

Yeah that's the question, see the last paragraph and decide for yourself. Anyway Sans Rival Bistro is beautifully located on Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete’s Bay Walk. The bistro has a nice patio overlooking the sea where you see the Siquijor Island in the distant. When I was there the staff was nice and service minded, the available WiFi was very good and the comfort room was clean. But they charged 20 PHP per hour if you connected your computer to the electrical outlet.
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San Rival Bistro is a popular place here in Dumaguete The patio is overlooking the sea The ambience is nice The sizzling steak was delicious ​They served a wide variety of dishes mostly western style but with a nice touch of Filipino taste. I can recommend the Sizzling Steak, deliciously flavoured beef tenderloin or the Sizzling Squid Sisig a creamier and healthier version of the Filipino favourite Pork Sisig. They also offered breakfast western style with for example fresh bread basket with butter which always is appreciated when you have a taste for bread, like me. Furthermore they had lot’s of mouth watering pastries which you add to your cafe latte. The pic to the right: Cafe latte and coconut cheesecake. Note! Click on images to see slideshow and captions! The Sizzling Steak The Sizzling Squid Sisig Sans Rival Club, chicken breast, bacon, hard boiled egg, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But then we had the issues... ​They were very strict regarding the breakfast. The other day when I tried to order breakfast at 10.06 AM, it was not possible. I was 6 minutes too late! The day after, I decided to be in time for the breakfast! I came there 9.44 AM but unfortunatetly there were no vacant seat for me in the patio. So I asked for a table inside but they informed me it was closed. I had to wait until 10.00 AM when they would open, but then on the other hand it would be too late for the breakfast! Hellooooo what's happening here? Do they want any customers or what? I quickly realised after trying to negotiate about the problem, that this became too complicated for the staff to process. So instead I went to Bo's coffee shop, where you can order breakfast all day long if you like. After this incident I decided to change my rating for the Service from 5 to 1 until they update their customer policy! Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent 5 Food  1 Service 5 Value 5 Atmosphere I was here several times in January 2017 Sans Rival Bistro Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines Phone: +63 35 225 4393 Related links:​ Red Rock Hot Spring, Valencia Dumaguete​ Going to La Verna with the girls​ Happy birthday Jas​ ​Sexy mama The Japanese Shrine​ Shopping spree​ Apo island the pearl of the Visayas​ Outing with the girls​ Baslay Hot Spring in Dauin Road trip to Sipalay​ A day of exercise The fine art of eating an ice cream​ Review of GK Coffee shop in Dumaguete​ Review of The Tres Bistro in Dumaguete Review of Chapters Café in Dumaguete​ The Christmas House in Dumaguete Tarbush, a story of love​ The boulevard in Dumaguete​ Review of 2Story kitchen in Dumaguete, Negros Review of Gabby's Bistro (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of Fish 153 Korean Restaurant (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of Mooon Café Robinsons Place (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of Café Mafioso (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of Atong Kamalig Restaurant (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of San Rival Bistro (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Review of Sta Teresa Restaurant (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines) Tierra Alta Residential Resort, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
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​Good but not perfect!

In my searching for the perfect breakfast place I visited the Sta Teresa Restaurant today. Located downtown near Bo's Coffee shop. They had a large selection of fresh Filipino food, sandwiches and pasteries. At lunch time it was many locals eating here. They had WiFi with a good speed. I went for a barbeque chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes. I liked the sandwich but they had no caffee latte and the brewed coffee they served was barely acceptable. They had fresh milk for the coffee so that helped a little bit. I can come back for lunch and the sandwiches but sorry to say not for breakfast since the coffee is not good enough for me.

​Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent
4 Food 
4 Service
3 Value
5 Atmosphere
I was here in January 2017

Sta Teresa Restaurant
San Juan St, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Phone: +63 35 422 4093
Review of Sta Teresa Restaurant Breakfast Dumaguete Negros Oriental Philippines © Patrik Lord Travel Blog

Brewed coffee with fresh milk and a chicken barbecue sandwich

Review of Sta Teresa Restaurant Interior Dumaguete Negros Oriental Philippines © Patrik Lord Travel Blog

The interior is nice and they have a good WiFi

Review of Sta Teresa Restaurant Entrance Dumaguete Negros Oriental Philippines © Patrik Lord Travel Blog

The entrance