Basically, this island-province of Camiguin is a pear-shaped volcanic island in the northern tip of Mindanao. It is approximately 90 kilometers north of the City of Cagayan de Oro. It is bounded to the north by Bohol Sea, to the west by Macajalar Bay, to the southeast by Gingoog Bay and to the east by [...]
The following guidelines should help you stay out of trouble. Watch what you eat. In rural regions, avoid leafy raw vegetables, salads, cold cuts, and anything containing dairy products. Make sure meat, poultry and seafood are cooked thoroughly and served hot. Avoid raw fruit unless you’ve peeled it yourself. And don’t buy food from street [...]
Malapascua is a silver of an island fortuitously blessed with beauty. On its southeast coast – facing Cebu, Leyte and Biliran – is a Bounty beach, a glorious stretch of white sand. The northwest side, near the lighthouse, sports a craggy, rocky coastline. Coconut trees are everywhere with secluded covers all around. Life is simple [...]
The following guidelines should help you stay out of trouble. Bring Supplies. Potentially useful items include insect repellent, sunblock, adhesive bandages and tape, an elastic bandage, a thermometer, water-purifying chemical or device, and an extra pair of eyeglasses. Minimize Jet Lag. Travelling across time zones can disrupt your body’s biological rhythm. This can produce daytime [...]
The following guidelines should help you stay out of trouble. Check your insurance. Some policies cover emergency medical services provided abroad. Or you may take a special insurance that will only cover you for the duration of your trip. Get vaccinated. Talk to your doctor whether you’ll need to schedule any immunization or booster shots [...]
