TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE: BRITANIA GROUP OF ISLANDS & SARNIMIAN RESORT :-)

Summer is absolutely fun and worth-remembering if you spend it with your silly friends. Unplanned get-together is often the successful one. We intend to spend our summer in Samal Island for 2days but due to financial constraint, we were not able to push-through with our 1 month old plan. However, the idea of going to Britania Islands popped up when I and my cousin talked about white sand and island hopping activities. At the last minute, we decided to have our summer break in Britania instead of having it in Samal Islands.

We made itinerary and estimated the budgetary requirement. We called our batchmates pertaining to our plan wherein they cheerfully seconded the motion. We made it!
 

We traveled 4 hours from Cabadbaran City to San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. We arrived there around 7:00 o’clock in the morning. We paid the environmental fee amounting to Php 25.00/head. We have also paid Php 1,500.00 for the pump boat for our island hopping. The boat can accommodate up to 12pax.

We started our island hopping activity at 8AM and we ended around 12NN. There are actually four major islands in Britania, to wit:  Naked Island, Hagonoy Island, Boslon Island and Hiyor hiyoran Island.

SARNIMIAN RESORT

Sarnimian Resort is not part of our planned route.In fact, it is located in Rosario, Agusan del Sur or 2 hours away from Britania, San Agustin. As far as we know, it is the only resort in Caraga that offers sky cycling. Sky cycling (which we’ve never tried before) is the sole reason why we unanimously agreed to go there. Why go to Bohol when Caraga can feed your desires, right?

Entrance fee is Php 75.00/pax. Sky cycling is only Php 50.00 for two-way ride. Isn't it affordable?

Cebu: traveling to the South!

As a poor travel enthusiast, it is indeed a great fulfillment to travel miles away from my comfort zone. It was definitely my lifelong wish to travel outside Mindanao area.

 

My Cebu escapade is the most memorable travel I’ve ever had considering that I traveled with my family (all expense paid by me). Meeting my father’s siblings and other relatives for the first time is perhaps the most rewarding part of my year-long savings.

 

From Nasipit to Cebu via Cokaliong Shipping Lines:

Travel schedule - Monday, Wednesday and Friday

	Regular Fare	Student/ Senior Citizen
Cabin	1295
Tourist	1065	923
Economy	865

Only Cebu pacific offers a direct flight daily from Butuan to Cebu (vice versa).

 

Prior to our trip, I’ve googled anything what Southern Cebu has to offer to make our travel worth remembering; there we got Osmeňa Peak, Moalboal Beach, Lambug Beach and Kawasan Falls. We were kinda excited upon seeing the pictures of O-peak. However, I found out that the road going there is too difficult. I cannot afford to put the life of my love ones at risk, I backed out.

MOALBOAL BEACH
 

I’ve chosen Basdaku beach because it’s the only white beach I knew that offers a lowest price when it comes to cottage rental, food, drinks, etc. But then again, it’s a holy week and as expected the owner charged higher compared to normal days. The cheapest cottage is 400.00 even if we only stayed there for 3hours. Haggling is of no effect. We also paid 25/shower each. We've also paid several entrance/environmental fees. 

 

Our quick beach experience regardless of the charges was fabulous. 

Basdaku Beach

LAMBUG BEACH & KAWASAN FALLS

I was able to hit 2 prime destinations in Badian: the Lambug Beach and the famous Kawasan Falls.

 

Lambug white beach has finer sand compared to Moalboal Beach. You don’t even have to worry if you walk with bare foot along the shore. The pristine water is simply alluring. I’ve seen no garbage on its shoreline. Should you wish to stay there for overnight, you may contact Grandeur Beach Resort at their mobile numbers 09262789880 and 09089992490 or email them at grandge78@yahoo.com for your accommodation. 

Lambug Beach around 5PM

Kawasan Falls- The 11^th waterfalls I’ve been to so far. According to beauty and uniqueness, this one ranks second among the 11. This falls is really tempting. 

I went to Kawasan for picture purposes, but my plan swiftly changed the moment I’ve seen its fantastic cascades. I decided to swim with my bra and short’s on only. We rent a life vest for Php75.00 each. The bamboo raft including the guide costs Php 300.00/group.

 

We’re able to enjoy the heat of the Badian summer without compromising our budget.

SIMALA SHRINE 

It is a very beautiful holy place which is 2 hours away from the Cebu City Terminal. Van fare is 100. There is no entrance fee. Taking of pictures inside is not prohibited, however as a devoted Catholic, I prefer to respect the sacredness of the place.

 

Things to remember:

           1.    Simala is a sacred place, so wear proper attire. Wearing of shorts, above the knee skirts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed inside. If you happened to wear such attire, a piece of cloth/ veil is available for free inside the shrine, you can just borrow it at the security guard. Other option is to rent a veil outside the gate.

        2.    Observe silence!

                   3.  Keep an eye to your stuffs.

2015 TRAVEL WISHLISTS

If pocket and time permit, gonna hit these places:

1. Cebu City
2. Bohol
3. Siargao Island
4. Britania Group of Islands
5. Camotes Island
6. Bantayan Island
7. Dolphin Island
8. Dakak Beach Resort, Dapitan City
9. Sarangani Island
10. Kitanglad Mountain Range, Bukidnon
11. Biri Island Rock Formation in Leyte