The Cebuano language, often referred to by most of its speakers simply as Bisaya (“Visayan”; not to be confused with other Visayan languages), an Austronesian regional language spoken in the Philippines by about 20 million people, mostly in Central Visayas, eastern Negros Island Region, western parts of Eastern Visayas and most parts of Mindanao, most of whom belong to the Visayan ethnic group, It is the most widely spoken of the languages within the so-named Visayan language family and is closely related to other Filipino languages It […]

Metro Cebu has several cities namely Cebu City, Mandaue City, Talisay City and Lapu-Lapu City, people from the outskirts of Metro Cebu usually travel to Cebu City or I.T. Park Cebu everyday to report to work or school.  Traveling within Cebu can be both fun as well as challenging if you are new but of course it is always easier to ask the local people for directions Cebu City Rapid Bus Transit System Project Phase 1 and 2 and Cordova Link Expressway Bridge  ​Preparations are underway for the latest ground·breaking mass transportation, the Cebu […]

Cebu is one of the world’s top and most unique destination for tourists who want to enjoy recreational water sport’s, snorkeling, PADI open water-and-advanced and PADI scuba diving Cebu really does tick all the boxes, from the Cebu islands endless leisure water sport activities, the critically acclaimed, Tan-awan-Oslob whale shark watching, the all year round Moalboal epic sardine run, the stunning laid back and rustic island of Malapascua, where divers have a rare opportunity to dive with the magnificent thresher shark​ Recreational Water Sports Activities in Mactan Island, Cebu The Cebu Mactan island is packed full of water sports and […]

One of the more appealing things about Cebu for great trekking, is how beautiful Cebu mountains really are, most mountains can be reached in under 3 hours, and there is no need to travel for several hours or make use of multiple modes of transportation, you can just conveniently reach the jump-off points Cebu’s mountains are now growing in popularity every year and for The Cebu Tourist it’s a great opportunity to explore these breathtaking mountains Cebu Motorcycle-Scooter Ride for Hire, Habal – Habal (Unregulated Paid Ride) Filipinos use motorcycle-scooter ride for hire, Habal – Habal, because […]

Speak to your doctor, specialist travel clinic or center for tropical diseases what vaccines and medicines you need based on how long you are staying in Cebu the Philippines or Southeast Asia and what you will be doing. Some vaccinations are not always available at your doctors or travel nurse, for example Japanese Encephalitis, be prepared to visit a specialist travel clinic, pharmacy or center for tropical diseases in advance. Avoid Mosquitoes in Cebu, Philippines, Southeast Asia, including China, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Brunei, Timor-Leste  If you are spending a lot of time outdoors or sleeping outdoors or camping, or in Cebu for […]

Like practically anywhere in the world nowadays, large shopping malls are the prime destinations for shopping and dining and Cebu City is no exception, although the more traditional markets are still thriving in Cebu Modern and air conditioned Super Malls offer a very attractive option in Cebu, because of it’s tropical climate, for a more traditional and down-to-earth option, markets are also extremely popular in Cebu, whether they sell fresh produce, t-shirts and accessories Public and Wet Market in Cebu, Philippines There are main wet and dry public markets almost everywhere in […]

Cebu Moped-Scooter Rental and Road Safety in Cebu  Moped-Scooter are very popular to rent in Cebu you’ll see them all over Cebu City, Cebu islands and urban areas ​ Car/SUV, Moped-Scooter, Pedal Bicycle and High Speed Sports Motorcycles Safety in Cebu, Philippines Always where a safety helmet on both moped-scooter and pedal bicycles, carry a form of ID while on motorcycle, because there may be sudden police check-points in addition to local government Brgy officials. You may be fined or have the moped-scooter impounded for failing to wear a safety helmet, inadequate footwear like beach sandals, overloaded, […]

Cebu City Rapid Bus Transit System Project Phase 1 and 2 and Cordova Link Expressway Bridge ​Preparations are underway for the latest ground·breaking mass transportation, the Cebu City Rapid Bus Transit System.  The initial project has 2 phases, the first phase will span along Cebu South Road on N. Bacalso Avenue (located near the South Bus Terminal) up to the Provincial Capitol through the Osmena Boulevard. The second phase of the project, which traverses Bulacao, Talisay City (southern part of Cebu) to Talamban, (Northern part), and is targeted to be fully operational […]

The capital of the Southern Visayas, Cebu City is a bustling metropolis, The province consists of Cebu Island, as well as 167 mini islands, which include Mactan, Bantayan, Malapascua, Olango and the Camotes Islands. Where to stay in Cebu City? We recommend hotels near to Ayala Center Mall and Terraces, I.T. Park, SM City Mall Cebu City, and Madaue City, where there is already a concentration of quality 3 star to 5 star Hotels and Premium High-Rise Condo’s.  ​International tourists prefer those areas because of the appealing location, business friendly hotels with fast […]

You can now reserve a seat online download the Topline App for bus services departing from South Bus Terminal in Cebu City. It’s mandatory to reserve a seat on longer routes to other popular inter-islands which include a ferry seat for example on the Sugbo Transit express to the island of Siquijor and vice versa. Routes that require a reservation must usually be completed at least 24 hours in advance by visiting the local tickets counter or kiosk, most prefer cash sales. You can still opt to pay cash at […]