Cebu City concluded my year of heavy travelling. This trip is different as I went there unequipped, being a last-minute, hurried travel that is. With no well-researched itineraries, I allowed myself to be pleasantly surprised with what Cebu has to offer in this memorable albeit short stay. In no specific order, here are the three things that you shouldn't miss out on when you go to Cebu:
Sinulog Festival You'll know it's Sinulog when the Cebu Airport is filled and busy. Happening every third Sunday of January, the Sinulog Festival is Cebu's most-awaited event of the year. Hailed by many as the one of the grandest festivals in the Philippines, Sinulog is a dance ritual that honors the image of the Child Jesus, or the Sto. Nio. Tourists from around the world flock to the streets of Cebu City to have a glimpse of the celebration, and for good reason. The locals make it a point to make every year's celebration bigger and grander than the previous one. Cheap flight tips: Book as early as possible, as seats fill up fast for the festival. If you're coming from Manila, you can book a Philippine Airlines flight from NAIA to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Some international airlines also fly direct to Cebu, such as Tiger Airways and SilkAir.Cebu Lechon
Pinoys love lechon with abandon! Serve it in a wedding reception and you'll easily know who the real star of the event is (Clue: not the bride). And while I am not a fan of suckling pig, I'd say it's true what they say that Cebu lechon is the best, judging from my friends' facial expression after they take their first bite of the pig skin roasted to a perfect crisp. CNT and Zubuchon are two of the most prolific Cebu lechon brands that boast of the best-tasting lechon in the country. It's best to experience Cebu lechon with puso, or rice wrapped in weaved coco leaves.
Malapascua Island Want to visit a beach similar to Boracay's but does not want the crowd that goes with it? Try visiting Malapascua Island, described by Lonely Planet as a place "offers everything that the discerning beach bum could wish for". A four-hour bus trip will take you to this unspoiled, quiet and pristine beach evokes a rustic charm that will definitely inspire you to write your first travel novel. Expect nothing but the beach, please. There's no night life, no restaurant rows. Just a little line of resorts you can choose from.
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