Affordable Trip to Dumaguete City from Cebu City

Named as the City of Gentle People - Dumaguete City strategically sits at the southern part of Negros Oriental, Philippines. It is also the province's capital city. Though it is a small city but it has so much to offer from delicious foods and nature spots that you wanted to indulge yourself and relax.

I was so grateful to share to you my affordable trip to Dumaguete City few years ago. This is a budget trip so if you are on a budget, you may wanna go and continue reading. My origin is from Cebu City so I will start from there. 

CEBU CITY TO DUMAGUETE CITY

By ship:

- Cokaliong Shipping Lines. This is the option that I took going to Dumaguete City. Economy fare is at Php 310. All schedules depart from Cebu Pier 1 at 7PM and will arrive at Dumaguete Port at around 2AM or 3AM. Schedules are only Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. You may book your ticket at their main office in: 

• Cokaliong Tower, Don Sergio Osmeña Avenue, North Reclamation Area Cebu City
• Pier 1 Ticket Outlet

For the complete list of schedules and details, you may visit: http://www.cokaliongshipping.com/#

- George & Peter Lines (GP Lines). Their ticketing office is located at GP Building, Arellano Blvd cor V. Gullas Ext Pier 2 Cebu City. From Colon St., you may ride 02B and tell the driver to drop you off GP Building. Usually their schedules on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 10PM and will arrive in Dumaguete City at 4AM at same price range with Cokaliong Shipping Lines.


By Bus/RORO:

- Ceres Bus Liner at Cebu South Bus Terminal has daily schedules to Dumaguete City. I would suggest you to take the bus that will directly go to Dumaguete City. I believe the fare is ranging from 200 - 300. You will also pay separately when the bus gets inside the RORO, fare is 70.

- You can also take dissected trip from Cebu City to Santander, then take a RORO or fast craft from Santander to Sibulan, then finally Sibulan to Dumaguete City. 


TIP: If it is peak season, please go to the main office and book in advance.

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ACCOMMODATION IN DUMAGUETE CITY


Pension Houses

I opted to go for a Pension House in Dumaguete. The name of the Pension House is Ang Barko. This is good for 2 persons with T&B and nightly rate is P400. I stayed there for two nights so I paid 800. The room is not that big but it is already enough for me. It is safe as well. It is just near Dumaguete Port. 

Transient Houses

You may want to check for other accommodation via AirBnB for other options that may suit your taste and budget.

Hotels

If you have the budget, then why not go for it.

TIP: If it is peak season, you may want to book in advance to avoid problems with accommodation especially if there is a festivity in the city.
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PLACES TO VISIT IN DUMAGUETE CITY

So here are the places that I visited in Dumaguete City and nearby places (in order):

1. The Boulevard. Actually this is a short name for Rizal Boulevard. Since I am just staying near the port, this place is just a walk away. This boulevard is just adjacent to Dumaguete Port. Go here early in the morning so you won't miss the beautiful sunrise at the majestic Dumaguete horizons.

2. Silliman University. Across the Boulevard is the famous Silliman University. I was able to enter the university premises and took some pictures inside this historic university in the country. 

3. Gabby's Bistro. This is where you should your breakfast. For me it looks like a Mexican themed restaurant with delicious food and good ambiance. 

4. Tejero Highland Resort and Adventure Park. Big pools await you at this place. The pools are not itchy because the waters are flowing. There is a main source of water from the mountains and is converted to pools. Entrance is at 60. This place is located in Valencia, not in Dumaguete City.

5. The Forest Camp. This is a perfect spot for you if you want to immerse yourself with nature. Flowing waters will greet you the moment you will step into this wonderful place. Entrance fee is at 80 and also in Valencia, few meters away from Tejero.

After the satisfying hours of plunging into the cold waters of Tejero and the Forest Camp, we head straight back to Dumaguete City and visit:

6. Belfry and Dumaguete Cathedral. Of course, we shouldn't forget Him in our trip and thank Him for the blessings received. Aside from taking shots at this landmark, you want to offer candles and say your prayers too.

7. Sans Rival Bistro/Restaurant. I know you have heard this already. This were you can find the famous Silvanas of Dumaguete City. 

8. Hayahay Treehouse. Dumaguete has so many restaurants with live bands and such but we chose to be with Hayahay Treehouse. It is situated along the shores of Dumaguete and it is so airy in here with live bands, oh gosh, the feeling is such so amazing. I loved it. Oh, don't forget to order Dumaguete Express in this restaurant. 


The following day we head to:

9. Bahura Beach Resort. Well this place is so grandiose. Big pools laid under the coconut trees nestled along the beach are such a nice place to unwind and relax. Though the place is quite expensive but my friends and I have shared the expenses when we went there. Our room cost P5000 for one night but it was worth it. What I love about the place, it is not overcrowded. This is located in Dauin, southern part of Dumaguete.

10. Lord Byron's Back Ribs. After we checked out from Bahura, we head straight to Lord Byron's in indulge in a sumptuous lunch. The back ribs are very delicious and do not forget to order their lemonade drink. This is a perfect combination. The price is also affordable. 

11. Qyosko Cafe and Espresso Bar. Few hours before going back to Cebu City, we stopped at Qyosko Cafe to chill real quick and eat, what would you expect. Every where in Dumaguete City, you will find food. You will not get hungry in this city and it is very affordable as well.

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You may also want to visit other sites like:

* Balinsasayao Twin Lakes
* Casaroro Falls and Pulang Bato Falls

But we are out of time already so when we return there, we will surely visit these places.


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GETTING AROUND DUMAGUETE CITY AND NEARBY TOWNS

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By motorcycle

- Since my friends have motorcycles, this is our primary way of hopping from one place to another easily. We only paid for the fuel and nothing else. There are also motorcycles for rent in Dumaguete which you can rent starting at 500/day.

By van

- If you are in a group of people like 6 or more, you may opt to go for vans for hire which may start at 4000 depending on your negotiation skills as well.

By public transporation

- There are jeepneys available around these places but it might take a while for you get to your destination. If you have enough time and you want to get along with the locals, then why not.


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DUMAGUETE CITY TO CEBU CITY

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This time I opted to go for Ceres Bus Liner which departs from Dumaguete at 10PM going back to Cebu City. It arrived in Cebu City around 3AM. Still there are ferries/ships going back to Cebu City if you wish. Just plan you itineraries properly and ahead of time. 


PS.

I will place my pictures here since I have accidentally deleted my album in Facebook when my partner and I broke up. :)

Affordable Trip to Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet

Baguio City has been dubbed as the Summer Capital of the Philippines. The city is renowned of its finest pine trees and cold temperature that are perfect for a grand vacation. It has so much to offer that you can't help yourself but to gape from admiration. You will surely love visiting this place. 

With God's grace, my friend and I were given the change to visit Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet last June 22-25, 2017. So I will be sharing with you my budget trip to these amazing places. 

CEBU CITY TO MANILA 

We originated from Cebu City and we were so lucky to avail promo tickets via Philippine Airlines (PAL) during their anniversary. The flight was early in the morning at 4:45AM and arrived at NAIA Terminal 2 at around 6:00AM. Each of our round trip ticket only cost Php 1,598.

TIP: For cheap airfare, please await for airline promos. Mostly Cebu Pacific and AirAsia offer a number of promos unlike PAL. You may follow them in Facebook, Twitter or IG. They will be posting their promos on these portals aside from their websites.

MANILA TO BAGUIO CITY

Since NAIA is in Pasay City, it is much convenient to depart from Victory Liner Terminal in Pasay to Baguio City since Cubao is quite far from the airport. We choose Victory Liner because this bus company has been famous for its safety and comfort over the years of service. We took Uber service from NAIA to Victory Liner Terminal which cost Php 150.

TIP: Victory Liner is known for its safety and comfort. We booked our ticket online via their website so we can avoid the long lines at the terminal. They have a special lane for online passengers. It is fast and you can depart right away. Check their schedules online as well. Fare to Baguio City is Php 450 regular aircon. The bus has TV and wifi as well. It is slow if there are many passengers. Manila to Baguio City would take around 7 hours.

ACCOMMODATION AT BAGUIO CITY

Since we are not rich, we cannot afford to stay in a hotel. There are so many transient houses in Baguio City which are affordable. You can check it via AirBnB. We stayed in a transient room which cost Php 750 per night. Our place was fronting Moldex Residences along Marcos Highway. We stayed for 2 nights so we only paid a total of Php 1500 via AirBnB. The room is good for two persons with cable TV and T&B. Check in was at 2PM so it was perfect since we arrived at around 3PM in Baguio City.

TIP: Book affordable accommodation at AirBnB (app based or online). You have to make an account first and please reserve in advance as well. Payment is only thru credit cards. It is safe and affordable. There are also hostels in Baguio City but I find it not safe since you will be sleeping with different people you do not know. 

So here's our DAY 1 Schedule and Individual Cost:

June 22, 2017 

04:45AM - 06:00AM || Cebu City to NAIA || Php 799

06:00AM - 07:00AM || NAIA to Terminal || Php 150

07:00AM - 08:00AM || Check In and Breakfast || Php 50

08:00AM - 03:00PM || Pasay City to Baguio City (with 2 stopovers) || Php 450

03:00PM - 06:00PM || Check In and some rest || Php 750

Fare to SM Baguio via jeepney || Php 8.50

06:00PM - 07:00PM || Dinner at SM Baguio Mang Inasal || Php 130

Fare from SM Baguio to house || Php 8.50

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ROAMING AROUND BAGUIO CITY

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*** Jeepneys. Yes, jeepneys. If you are on a budget, then yes you have to take jeepneys. One way fare depends on the location of your destination is cheap. If you have enough money, you can take a taxi on a provincial rate. But still we find riding jeepneys affordable and fun even though we do not know the place. REMEMBER: The jeepney landmark is PLAZA. All jeepneys have plaza sign. So you won't mind if you get lost, just tell the driver to drop you at the plaza. And always sit at the back of the driver or at the front seat. Waiting time for jeepneys is not that long. Usually it would just take around 5-10mins and they will go. You might have read blogs that jeepneys are slow due to public commuters but they are not. I swear. 

*** Ask. We have read a lot of blogs about travelling in Baguio City, memorizing the street names and landmarks but when you get there, you ended up asking. So when you're heading to your next destination via jeepneys, just ask the local drivers. They know everything. 

*** Where to eat? This is hard part we realized about Baguio City. We were in thirst searching for affordable place to eat there but even local karenderias are expensive. Like 1 serving of vegetables will cost you Php 50, pork serving at Php 75 without rice, without drinks. So we ended eating at SM Baguio or at nearby fast food stores where complete meals will only cost Php 50 - 100.

*** Sites to visit. When taking jeepneys for your city tour, you have to group them by location. Visit nearby places together. Below will show you our sample itinerary in Baguio and La Trinidad. Hiring or taking taxi is really expensive not unless you have enough money. 

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SPOTS TO VISIT IN BAGUIO CITY (DAY 2)

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DAY 2 || June 23, 2017 || MORNING

Group 1:

* Mines View Park

* Good Shepherd Convent Baguio

* The Mansion

* Wright Park

* Baguio Botanical Garden

* Teacher's Camp

DIRECTION:

1. Ride a jeepney from Baguio Plaza going to Mines View Park. Where are the jeepneys? Ask the drivers around. Fare is 8.50. No entrance fee at Mines View Park. Don't forget to try their strawberry taho. 

2. Take a few walks from Mines View Park to Good Shepherd Convent. It is just very near the Park. You may ask the locals as well for direction. 

3. Jeepneys back to Plaza are just outside Mines View Park. Once you're done here, ride a jeepney back to Plaza but you do not really have to reach Plaza, along the way you will pass by The Mansion. So please tell the driver to drop you off at The Mansion. It is just very near. Fare is 8.50. No entrance fee at The Mansion. 

4. Fronting The Mansion is just the Wright Park. So you do not need to ride a jeepney. Just walk. No entrance fee at the Wright Park. Enjoy Baguio! Take pictures as many as you can. 

5. Below the Wright Park you can find the Baguio Botanical Garden. Just ask the locals where to go. Just few meters away. You might wanna enjoy walking down the streets of Baguio and taking pictures as well. No entrance fee here as well.

6. From Baguio Botanical Garden, you can take few more walks down the streets to reach the entrance of the Teacher's Camp. Just ask the locals where to go and they will tell you where. They are friendly. Don't be afraid. No entrance fee as well here.

7. If you're done, ride a jeepney outside Teacher's Camp going back to Plaza to take your lunch. Fare is 8.50. So for the morning, it only cost a total of Php 17. Not unless if you wish to buy souvenirs etc from the spots. 

DAY 2 || June 23, 2017 || AFTERNOON to EVENING

Group 2

* Burnham Park (Plaza - Boat Riding, Picture, Etc...)

* Tam-awam Village

* Lourdes Grotto

* Diplomat Hotel

* Session Road

DIRECTION

1. Ride a jeepney from Plaza going to Tam-awan Village. Fare is 8.50. Entrance Fee is at Php 50. 

2. From Tam-awan Village, we took a Taxi going to Lourdes Grotto which only cost Php 40 to catch the time. No entrance here. You will climb going up to the grotto. 

3. Ride a jeepney from Lourdes Grotto going to Diplomat Hotel. Fare is 8.50. No entrance fee here as well. 

4. Ride a jeepney going back to Baguio Plaza to take your dinner and don't forget to have a leisure walk at the famous Session Road at night.

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SPOTS TO VISIT IN BAGUIO CITY (DAY 3)

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DAY 3 || June 24, 2017 || MORNING

Group 1:

* Lion's Head

* Kennon Road View Point

* Philippine Military Academy

* Stobosa Valley of Colours

* Strawberry Farm in La Trinidad Benguet

DIRECTION:

1. Ride a jeepney from Plaza going to Lion's Head. Fare is 8.50. No entrance fee. The Lion's Head is just along the main street. You will pass by Kennon Road View Point first before the Lion's Head.

2. We opted to hire a taxi cab going back to city proper Plaza and asked the driver to have a very quick stopover at the Kennon Road View Point. Fare was around Php 100. No entrance fee.

3. From Plaza, ride a jeepney going to Philippine Military Academy. Fare is around Php 15. No entrance fee here. We were so lucky because there was a program when we get there. We saw the military cadets on formation.

4. Wait for a jeepney inside PMA going back to Plaza. Same fare. Then you may want to eat your lunch first. 

5. Ride a jeepney in front of Baguio Cathedral going to Stobosa Valley of Colours. You may tell the driver to drop you off at Stobosa. They already know it. Fare is at 8.50. It is just near. 

6. From Stobosa, ride a jeepney heading straight to Benguet State University where you see the vast Strawberry Farm. Fare is at 8.50.

7. Since it was already around 4pm and check out time is at 12noon, we already talked to our host that they will just get our bags and place it in the reception. So we head straight to our accommodation to pick up our bags and head to Victory Liner terminal to catch our trip at 6PM going back to Manila. 

TIP: Again, it's convenient if you book your tickets online. It is fast and convenient. When we got to terminal, there were many passengers in line. They have a different counter for the online passengers and you can check in right away and ride the bus. 

We arrived at Victory Liner Terminal in Pasay at around 1am and we check in at a nearby affordable hotel. 

The morning we spent it strolling in SM Mall of Asia and Robinsons. I really have a lot of list to visit in Manila but I was very tired to realize their traffic situation. And it is very hot there. And of course, I tried to ride MRT for the first time. It was fun experience we do not have MRT in Cebu City.

We visited a relative in Manila as well and we went to NAIA Terminal 2 at around 6pm to catch our flight back to Cebu at 7PM. 

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I hope that this will help you a lot in your budget travel to Baguio City and La Trinidad Benguet. You may also want to visit the Chinese Bell Tower but we did not do visit that anymore and some other sites in Baguio.

Enjoy your trip! Enjoy each memory! Enjoy each moment of your life!

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PICTURES AND MEMORIES

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The vast Strawberry Farm inside Benguet State University.

Kennon Road at Kennon Road View Point. You can see the Lion's Head from here.

The Lion's Head.

The Diplomat Hotel.

My costume inside Mines View Park.

Inside Philippine Military Academy.

A view at Stobosa Valley of Colours. 

Cadets in formation inside Philippine Military Academy.

The Hill

***This is a short provincial story about 'dili ingon-nato' or other creatures in old days. 



It was ten minutes before six o’clock in the evening when we heard an echoing voice of a man.

“Mga bata, pa-oli namo kay hapon na.”

We paused our play and took time turning our heads looking where the voice was originated. Desperate enough to find any person in the area, one of my friends spoke in a horrifying tone, “Hala, naay wak-wak,” until we saw the shaking leaves of the nearby coconut tree.

“Si Nong Yupi!” I shouted.

“Pa-oli namo kay hapon na. Makabangga unya mo’g di-ingon-nato, ” replied the tuba gatherer.

As kids as we were, my friends and I raced to where our gallons filled with water were placed and found ourselves came rushing down the hill.

Couldn’t anymore bear the weight of the full gallons, I, together with my same-aged cousin Mario immediately went to our grandma’s house, which was a few meters away from the hill foot, to deliver the fetched water. Seeing our grandma cooking in the kitchen, we ran towards her and vied who will be the first to kiss her hands, head to the room to change clothes after her instructions, took and light the oil lamps from the old aparador and brought them to the table for dinner while constantly playing the lamps by crossing our fingers atop the flame back and forth until black soot accumulated our fingers.

After the meal, grandma returned the food into the kettle. “Ibahaw ni ni Ester,” grandma uttered. With a curious mind, “Nganong ibahaw mana ni Nang Ester la?” I asked. “Dili diay kita mokaon ana ugma la?”

“Dong, basta naa gani ma-sobra nga pagkaon magabii, ato ning ibahaw sa buntis aron di mapan-os,” lola replied. Later I knew that our neighbour Nang Ester was a month pregnant. Off we went to the room to rest and called it a day. All I see was darkness after my lola blew the lamp light. The surrounding was so quite except the occasional humming of the crickets and other nocturnal creatures. This was the first day of my summer stay in my lola’s house.

The rays of the morning sun passing through the window awakened me as it touches my face. My grandma wasn’t there anymore except my cousin. I got up and ran to the window. The morning was so bright. The barrio folks were already working. I can already see the farmers plowing the rice fields with their carabaos. The merry sound of the kids yelling from the river afar, the thuds of the laundrywomen’s palo-palo and the splashes of the waters were slightly audible from my position. And the verdant hill on the side was just a perfect compliment of the entire scene. Suddenly, my feet became excited to join those kids playing in the river.

And after breakfast, there I was together with my cousin. Together with the other kids, we sprinted to the green plains and played dakpanay after taking a bath. We ran and chased one another under the scorching heat of the sun and finally climbed the hill with all our energy. Riding the coconut’s palwa, we slid down the slope on top the dried coconut leaves until our butts become hot due to friction. After our energy was exhausted, we went home carrying fire woods. On late afternoon, we fetched water from a natural water source, locally known as tubod on the hill top and played over and over again. Days passed and these were the typical activities of most children in the place.

One late morning when we were shocked by a shocking news that Nong Yupi’s feet were severely swollen that it made him unable to walk. It was just a small bruise until it worsened. The scattering news further stated that according to the tambalan, he accidentally stepped on a di-ingon-nato on the hill. That was why grandma told us to be careful in going to the hill especially during noontime and on late afternoons at around six because the hill was then renowned to be dwelled by di-ingon-nato’s. As a kid, I was scared upon hearing that but then, the feeling vanished few minutes after that I became so enthusiastic enough to climb the hill and look for guavas.

I was on the hill side the next day gathering some dried lukay for lola which will be used for cooking lunch. Later I heard noises of kids playing on top of the hill which I then presumed my friends. So enticed to join the play, I left the dried coconut leaves to the place where I was and ran to the hill top. I was bedazzled upon reaching the summit for I did not find even a single kid playing on the top. But I was certain that the noises were coming from the top of the hill where we usually play. So I ran down and homed. That was my first strange encounter on that hill and I kept it to myself.

The unusual happenings on the hill was followed a couple of days after when my friends and I went to the hill top to fetch water. It was too early to go home so we spent few minutes climbing the guava trees nearby. We became oblivious of the time until one of our friends fell from the branch and hurt his ankle. It seemed like somebody pushed him from his place but he was alone playing on the other tree. Because of it, that friend wasn’t anymore with us during our play especially when we climb the hill.

Days passed by and midsummer came. It was the entire town fiesta. The people were so busy in entertaining visitors and in attending to the typical household chores brought about by the celebration. Even though it was a remote place but there was a disco on the fiesta’s eve. The folks were partying and dancing like nobody’s watching.

The normal days resumed after the annual celebration. The evening after the fiesta, I was awakened by a faint sound of a party – like a disco. It was around midnight. I thought the celebration was over but I wonder why there was still a disco that night.

The next morning I asked my lola if there was a disco last night. “Wala’y disco gabii dong oy,” she replied. “Pero diha man lage to murag ga-disco gabii la,” I insisted. “Ay ang mga di-ingon-nato to dong. Nagdisco pud silag ilaha, pista tingali pud nila. Nakisabay nato,” lola said.

I asked some of our neighbours if we have similar encounter last night and it was a yes. A week passed and I was thinking that some creatures which were not like ours, locally known as di-ingon-nato, did really exist. But as a kid, it meant nothing to me until one afternoon, almost six when our grandma told us to fetch water and off we went to the hill. My cousin was ahead of me so when I reached there; he was already filling his gallons using the coconut shell. When it was my turn, “Tabi po, tabi po,” I said respectfully. I was shocked when we reached the hill foot. My cousin suddenly stopped and cried. He was still ahead of me so I stopped and advanced to where he was and asked what happened. To my big fright when I saw my cousin’s mouth was deformed. I did not know what to do so we head home and approached our grandma for what had happened.

“Ginoo ko nimo bataa ka. Wa ba diay ka ma-nabi pagkabo nimo. Kahibaw naman ka anang dapita nga taw-an man na diha, ” lola reprimanded. From that moment, my fear started to consume me. We brought my cousin to the tambalan the next morning to find a cure.

“Gisagpa man ka ug di-ingon-nato dong. Nakita naho ang tubod. Dihay di-ingon-nato nga naka-una nimo adto unya nanapaw ka,” the tambalan informed us. “Wala ka nanabi sa dihang niadto ka didto?” the tambalan appended. My cousin just shook his head. After some hurim-hurim the tambalan made to my cousin, the tambalan said that my cousin need to go to the tubod to express an apology to that somebody whom he’d hurt.

We went to the hill top a day after to abide to what the tambalan said. The hill still looked the same. Its picturesque landscape covered with green grasses, shrubs and scattered coconut trees and the bird’s eye view of the barrio were just so breathtakingly beautiful. The tubod was still bountiful with potable spring water and the guava trees naearby were standing still.

After my cousin said sorry, we went home. My grandma took time to share to us some stories of the hill. Happenings those were usually unusual. Long before, grandma said that the hill was their meeting place of my deceased grandfather. They spent every afternoon at the hill top to talk about their future, their family and their dreams. On those moments, my lolo would hear a sound of crying lady or sometimes a laughter of a woman which my grandma would not. They bore a baby boy after their wedding. There was one time when my grandma brought along her baby now twelve months old to the hill to fetch water. She then let her baby sat on the plain rock while she was doing her job. She was alarmed a couple of minutes after when her baby was crying out loud. So once she was finished, they went home and still the baby was still weeping until they reached the house. After spending some time comforting the tot, she noticed that the child’s reproductive organ was swollen. With great worry, they went to the tambalan to seek help and they found out that the baby was circumcised by a di-ingon-nato.

According to grandma, her husband then was a tuba gatherer and he used to go to the hill for the coconut trees. There came a time when her husband got severely sick. They also found out that my lolo was likened by a di-ingon-nato. So after my lolo recovered, my lola directed her husband to stop his work as a tuba gatherer. Lola said that these di-ingon-nato’s were classified into two – puti and itom. The white ones or the puti were the good creatures and the blacks or the itom were the bad ones. My lola further said that they were not only the ones who have strange encounters on the hill but also some of the barrio people.

While lola was narrating, I couldn’t help but to gape from astonishment and fear. I couldn’t imagine things like these did exist but it did. Long before until now, the mystery of the hill still remained. That the di-ingon-nato’s or engkanto’s were existent and they were residing on a city which was the hill top.

The span of summer time soon ended and my vacation was over. The memories I had in this place would still linger on my mind and on my heart as I journey for life. This time I made it a point that there’s nothing in believing. The existence of some creatures, the unusual encounters of the hill and its mystery, the horrifying stories and all the memories of mine of the hill will always be a reminiscence of my unforgettable childhood years.