Area code: (86)
Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TRIVIA Siargao is the country’s top surfing destination, famous for its perfect wave, the Cloud 9. The tear-drop shaped island offers sandy white beaches, forests, and waterfalls. It is very rustic and unspoiled
TOUCHDOWN Taxis are available both at the airport and at Dapa Pier. You can also ride a habal-habal or an extended seat motorbike. Mini and jeepney buses ply the island
BY DAY Go island hopping in the neighboring islets — Daku, Naked Island and Guyam — or watch surfers at Cloud 9. In Siargao, you can live in your bathing suit all day long
BY NIGHT Patrick’s on the Beach has an allday bar and restaurant that serves local and international food and drinks and there’s fresh fish daily. All meals are served at any time
SLEEP Cherinicole Resort near Siargao’s famous Cloud 9 offers comfortable, casual accommodations in bungalow cottages and standard rooms. www.cherinicoleresort.com
LOCAL LIFE
Lisa Cornelio,
owner/proprietor Darkuscase
Best breakfast
German franks, pork and beans and egg and yoghurt with honey at Patrick’s on the Beach
Best night out
Hanging out at the resort bar with good drinks with family and friends
Best dinner
Seafood feast and locally-grown lato (seaweed) salad
Best buys
YoHoHo! Mango Rhum, which is only available at Patrick’s on the
Beach Best
souvenirs I’d still go with YoHoHo! Mango Rhum as a unique souvenir to give as a gift Must-do experience Surf! Or at least try to. You’re already here anyway! You can get lessons
Must learn…
“Maayong adlaw” which means “Good day” — an all-purpose greeting
Insider’s tip
Plan your trip from the pier to your resort in advance. It’s a bit too long for a tricycle ride
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