More Fun in the Philippines
The Philippines are somewhere I've imagined visiting for a while, ever since my cruise ship days. Most of my crewmates were Filipino, and many would regale me with tales of the beauty of their island...the MOST beautiful island in the Philippines. Having now visited just a few, I understand how they could all say that will such confidence, as each beach and island has proved itself to be worth the bragging rights. With so many islands to visit, it was hard to know where to start, however after speaking with friends and co-workers (shout out to the Cardozo fam), we decided to visit the islands of Sirgao, Cebu, and Palawan. We went a bit off script by skipping the popular tourist destination of Boracay and Bohol, simply based on time and cost. Our first stop, Siargao (pronounced something like sur-gow), was meant to serve as a relaxing, chill, beach-vibe introduction to the country. It did feel like we were a bit all off the beaten path in terms of the tourist infrastructure. Don&#