Mix of Adventures

This won’t get you PADI certified but it’s good enough to explore the wonderful marine life, coral reefs and fish species you’ve probably never seen before, like pipefish and the colourful nudibranch.

If it’s your first time, the concept of staying underwater for a long time can be terrifying, but rest assured that your diving instructor will brief you adequately and constantly check on you during the dive.

A popular Filipino delicacy, lechón is succulent pork roasted over charcoal. Our local friend recommended House of Lechon, where we tried a variety of pork dishes, including Lechón Sisig (hot plate minced pork, ₱275), Lechón Paksiw (roasted pork stew, ₱275) and not forgetting the Special Carcar Lechón (roasted pork, ₱435/half kg).

One of my favourite things when overseas is to view the city and spot landmarks from up high! Tops Lookout is an observation deck on Mount Busay, 35 minutes away from Cebu City with vast panoramic views.

One of my favourite things when overseas is to view the city and spot landmarks from up high! Tops Lookout is an observation deck on Mount Busay, 35 minutes away from Cebu City with vast panoramic views.

The observation deck is perfect for a relaxed evening; you can grab a bite from the food stalls on the observation deck to munch, just as the sun goes down over the mountain.

Cebu also has a strong food culture that will overwhelm you with choices. From specialty grilled meats and lechón (roast pig dish) to halo-halo (a yam dessert), you’ll surely be in for a treat.

As a first-time visitor to the Philippines, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a week here in Cebu. Located just four hours away from Singapore, I found that Cebu is an adrenaline junkie’s haven — cliff jumping, scuba diving, swimming with whale sharks?! No way!