The day after my mother-in-law's birthday, all the adults go on an island hopping activity to Ligid Daku. The owner of Pearly Mac Cabana offers island hopping package for P2500 good for 15 persons. Since the beach house only have a pool and it isn't really a beach front property, going on an island hopping activity is exactly what we need to enjoy our weekend getaway. Travel time is about 15 minutes and we passed by Ligid Gamay or famously known as Buenavista Island. It is a privately owned resort so we are not allowed to stop over....

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Finding an affordable exclusive resort in Samal Island is very difficult especially if you need to rent the place the next day and it's the summer season. We have almost not find a place to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday because we make a very late booking. Good thing my brother-in-law know someone who manages a private beach house for rent in Balet Samal and it is vacant on Sunday. The beach house is not directly in front of the beach but it is only a few feet away. Across the street you can already see the beach. If...

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After years of longing, the husband and I have finally bought for ourselves a Go Pro. We have always wanted a Go Pro but because it was way out of budget we settled for SJCAM which by the way is not really a let down. Our SJCAM has served us well -- it has broken down on us but got it repaired and served us for two years. Unfortunately, we have lost it on our recent trip in Lake Carolina Baganga last month. That is why we were on the lookout for another action camera (because we need...

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