Exploring Visayas Part 2: Bohol

Thomas, creator of Paveway Explorer Holidays, is an avid traveler and is always on the hunt for undiscovered destinations.  Here he shares his latest trip to Cebu and Bohol. This is the second part.

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Then it was off to Bohol, touted as the next Boracay. Oh, I hope not because Bohol is a true idyllic Phillipine island. I had to take a ferry, is it safe, will it be overcrowded, whats the security like?

I arrive at the ferry terminal, I check in my bag, my bags and I get sniffed at by a guard dog, I go through the metal detectors and I get smiled upon by the officers. Yep, they smile, these security chaps, in fact smiles come so naturally to the Filipinos, I was so impressed with the warmth and friendliness they accord you. In fact, the hospitality staff at hotels are heartwarming in their efforts to make you feel welcome.

Next I board the ferry, it’s a super catamaran, like the ones to Bintan island and I am sitting in the business class upstairs. This “super cat” is clean and super comfortable. It is 1 ½ hours to Bohol so I decided a nap was in good order, with no nightmares of security and overcrowding, and waking up just before we arrive at Bohol.