My Digs in Siargao - Isla Cabana

Our host here in Siargao suggested that we check in at Isla Cabana Resort, which turned out to be a great idea, being a very-well maintained resort and all.

We were billeted at Isla Mamon 3, a fairly large cabana with one twin bed and one queen size bed. The pictures above will show you how beautiful the cabana is.  I was pretty impressed by the design.

I love that they did not fill up every nook and croony with unnecessary stuff.

The toilet and shower were well-appointed as well.  The only minor issues were the brownouts and the mosquitoes in the gym lol.  Also, towards the end of our one week stay, our airconditioner was not as cold anymore.  

Otherwise, I would love to stay here again.  The staff are all courteous and helpful.  They also assist you when you need something.

There are two big pools where you can swim.  We enjoyed swimming in both.  

We got a superior room which cost us 29k pesos total for a 6d5n stay.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Our Unforgettable Landing Experience in Siargao

 During our flight from Manila to Siargao, our pilot failed to make a clean landing during his first try! It was the first time ever I rode on a flight where the pilot ALMOST landed but decided not to at the last second.

It was like I was in a thrilling airplane movie and the wind was our enemy. I really thought we would be rerouted to Cebu!

It was no comfort as well when the pilot told us the Siargao airport had NO navigational facilities and the success of the landing depended on what they can SEE clearly.

Miss the airsptrip by a few meters and we'd land on top of the coconut trees!

Je Tops My Fabe OPM Top 10 Countdown This Week

 

Je gets his first ever #1 song in my FABE OPM Top 10 countdown as Samahan Mo Ako moves up to the top spot.

Here are my ten favorite songs by OPM acts for the week ending October 5, 2021 -

#1 Samahan Mo Ako (#2)

      Je

#2 Bangin (#3)

      Paul Pablo

#3 Polaris (#4)

     December Avenue

#4 Sasamahan Kita (#5)

       Jom / Crakky / ALLMO$T

#5 Mahalin (#6)

       Trisha Denise

#6 Gusto With Ya (#7)

      DENY

#7 Di Ko Alam (#8)

       Wilbert Ross

#8 He's Into Her (#9)

       BGYO

#9 Di Kawalan (#10)

       Maymay Entrata    

#10 Palayo (NEW)

       Felip

 

 

Myke Towers Puts Rap Back at the Top of My FABE International Top 10 Countdown

 

Puerto Rican rapper Myke Towers moves to top spot of my FABE International Top 10 countdown this week, as Pin Pin settles at the top.  It's his first ever #1 song.

Here are my ten favorite songs by international artist for the week ending October 15, 2021 -

#1 Pin Pin (#2)

     Myke Towers

#2 Under the Gun  (#3)

     Gregory Douglass

#3 Say Something (#4)

     Kylie Minogue

#4 Nothing But You (#5)

       The Vamps

#5 Back to the Streets (#6)

       Jhene Aiko / Saweetie

#6 What a Wonderful Way to End a Crazy Year (#7)

       David Archuleta

#7 Head Over Heels (#8)

     Runaway June

#8 Shot in the  Dark (#10)

       John Mayer

#9 Heart of the Night (NEW)

     Eric Church

#10 Flux (NEW)

       Poppy

 

Why Vacation in Siargao?

When I visited Bohol years ago, I was impressed by how their LGUs came up with a well-planned and cohesive tourism program that brought out the best that their province offered.  They guided the tourists into all their tourist spots and made sure everyone had a memorably great time. 

And I really did!

Fast forward 2021, and my visit to Siargao island has shown me how much responsibility lies with the local leadership, to ensure that their constituents survive even during this time of COVID and adapt tourism as an economic activity that is both viable and sustainable for every stakeholder - from resort owner, to resort employees, to surfing teachers to the tourists themselves.

And I give the Siargao leaders - their congressman, their governor and mayors, their barangay captains - a big thumbs up for continuing to keeping their province open to tourism with some restrictions.

You have to vacation in Siargao because it has soooooooo much to offer in terms of outdoor activities.  It is not the place for me who is a history or fashion buff, and someone who dislikes being under the heat of the sun.

However, it would have been a super killjoy on my part if I acted like a spoiled kid durinng our trip just because it still affects me when people say I am as black as charcoal once I get exposed to the sun.

Siargao is a place for outdoorsy types and all its activities involve being exposed to the elements - the sun, the wind, the sand, etc. So be ready to pack for stuff that will protect you from all of  them.

Also, be sure you are fit and sexy because the Instagram moments here are so many, you'd be angry at yourself for not  being prepared physically.  You don't have to look like a Miss Universe contestant, just the best version of your body type as you exude real warmth and happiness that can only come from within.

Siargao has everything to offer to all members of the family, from the tykes to the seniors.  The fresh air and the sunshine should be therapeutic for the oldies and there are many places where they can walk safely.  

As for the tykes, the powdery sand should keep them busy with castle-building, etc etc.  

I am definitely going back, this time bringing along my nephew.  While there, keep an open mind on what to doc

In my next posts, I will recount each of my memorable experiences in the glorious island of Siargao.

 

LOOKING FOR AN AIRPORT HOTEL IN NAIA TERMINAL 3 MANILA?

Since our flight today was canceled, we decided to stay in an airport hotel in Manila.  The name of the airport hotel inside NAIA Terminal 3 is Wings and it is  located at the fourth floor level of the airport near the McDonald's.

We got four rooms since we were ten in all and the configuration was one double deck bed per room. The internet was quick and the common bathroom was clean and sanitized.

I was just apprehensive about exposing myself in a public place during the time of COVID so I showered quickly and did my thing without spending an extra minute there.

Overall, it was a comfortable stay and with the four rooms, we spent 9,400 Philippine pesos. 

 

'Wrong Turn' Borrows From The Scary Folklore of the Appalachian Mountains

The latest 'Wrong Turn' installment mines the scary folklore of the Appalachian mountains, horror stories that I became familiar with, as I am a fan of the Youtube horror stories told by many great storytellers from that area of the world.

I will not divulge what the protagonists in the movie eventually meet but they will certainly be doing their best to stay alive up to the end of the movie lol.

I did enjoy the movie, especially as the contrast between a sunny and enjoyable beginning starts to escalate into consequences suffered after making a momentous decision to stray from the well-worn trail the region is known for.

It's like saying "Stray into our territory and we will be your worst nightmare!"

Among the horror movies I saw these past few months, 'Wrong Turn' was the most enjoyable.  Moreover, they did diversify their cast with Asians, blacks and even an LGBT couple.

I recommend this as a Must Watch for horror movie fans like me. It offers a few new thrills that the latest horror movies have been festooning on us horror movie fans.

Enjoy!