Queen City of the South--- CEBU CITY

“Be more you than you have ever been before.”

Ever since I was a child, I kept on making New Year's Resolution every time a year started, but it always got me disappointed when I checked my list by the end of the year, that only a few were done. So I changed my outlook in life, that instead of listing resolutions, I just think of the things that I want to achieve that year to be happy. So with that word in mind, "HAPPINESS", everything follows--how to be happy,  what will make me happy, where will i be happy, and who will make me happy.

For the year 2013, since I have already spoiled myself with great things for 23 years now, it's time to pass the crown of being a royalty, to my ever dearest mother. I have always been fond of travelling, so this year, I want to share my next travel experiences with her.

February of this year, before we conquered Bohol (click this link for our BOHOL ADVENTURE) last March for her 60th Birthday Celebration, we visited first the Queen City of the South, Cebu City for her DFA appearance and our yearly visit to Sto. Nino... This trip is another #FIRST for us, because this was our first flight together...

Cebu here we come... :) our first flight together.. #FIRST

Baclayon Church, Bohol

The second oldest church in the Philippines stood beautifully in the wonderful island of Bohol. Baclayon Church, which was built during the Spaniards regime here in the Philippines, is 10 minutes away from the city of Tagbilaran. It was the second stop of our Countryside Tour availed from Kuya Tatsky and Ate Kathy.

on our way to the Baclayon Church

the church facade

Blood Compact Site/Monument Bohol

To start our Countryside tour, we went to the famous Blood Compact Site. The area has the statue of the leaders having the compact, so expect to have many tourists falling in line just to take a picture with the monument. Overlooking from the place, you can have a beautiful view of Panglao Beach from afar. 

our first pose with the blood compact monument

Mellow Apartelle and Tourist Inn Bohol

Our accommodation at Mellow Apartelle was already pre-booked by Ate Kathy (wife of Kuya Tatsky Cubero who managed our trip to Bohol). 

the apartelle signage outside

The Surprise Vacation in Bohol: The Tour Itinerary

Bohol, being the 10th largest island in the country, has lots of beautiful things to offer. There are many tourist spots that you’ll surely enjoy. So before going to Bohol, aside from arranging your travel tickets and accommodation, looking for an affordable Bohol Tour Package is important for you to make use of your time wisely. 

Bohol Cathedral

The Surprise Vacation in Bohol: The Plan

“It's always fun to surprise someone you love. Planning it and keeping it a secret are the challenging parts, but seeing their expression when the surprise is revealed is the best part!”

My mother is turning 60 on March 30, 2013, and I have always dreamed of giving her a surprise birthday. I've already organized different events in the past, and I would not let this life past without organizing a special event for my mother. 

my beautiful mother is turning 60 this March.. :)