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  • Online Shopping in the Philippines: How Deliveries Work

    Online Shopping in the Philippines: How Deliveries Work

    Online shopping is often described as convenient and easy. But though adding items to your cart is hassle-free, the logistics aspect can be nerve-racking. We escape traffic by shopping online, but our orders will most likely get stuck in transit anyway. So, let me say this upfront, you’ll need some patience when expecting a…

  • How to Add Motorcycle Restriction Code (RC1) to Philippines Driver’s License

    If you’re driving a motorcycle in Cebu, you can either use your foreign driver’s license, under some circumstances—or you got to have a Philippines Driver’s License with Restriction Code 1 (RC1). How do you add RC1, if you already have a RC2 license for driving a car? That’s what you’ll learn in this article.…

  • Where to Buy Pasalubong in Cebu: Easy Guide + Map

    Where to Buy Pasalubong in Cebu: Easy Guide + Map

    Find out what souvenirs—or pasalubong in the local dialect—you might want to get, from the tasty to the wearable. Check out the map of where to buy pasalubong in Cebu. 

  • How to find a place to rent in Cebu for a few weeks or more

    Cebu has plenty of world-class resorts and hotels that are perfect for a luxury vacation. Some of the high-end ones like Movenpick Hotel and Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort are a destination of its own. But if you’re going to stay in Cebu for a few weeks or more, chances are you’ll want something more practical. Besides, with…

  • Payment Gateways for Online Shopping in the Philippines

    Payment Gateways for Online Shopping in the Philippines

    Online shopping is a growing trend in the Philippines, be it with Shopee, Lazada, Zalora or your niche Facebook group. Shopping keeps getting more convenient as e-commerce sites continue to add more payment methods for a hassle-free shopping experience. Speaking of which, what payment method works best for peso transactions?  Online payment options: Cash on Delivery…

  • Extending your Tourist Visa in Cebu

    The Queen City of the South has many charms. From pristine beaches and awesome mountainscapes to its vibrant nightlife and thrilling food scene, Cebu doesn’t disappoint.  Chances are you’ll end up wanting to stay longer than planned. To do that, you’ll need to request for a visa extension ideally at least a week before…

  • Homage to Dean, Video Mage and Dreamer

    This is the first post in our series introducing some of the amazing humans we meet in Cebu. They may live here or just be visiting. They may be Filipino or foreigners. Locals or from the province, tourists or expats. One thing they have in common: They radiate energy, they offer a fascinating perspective…

  • Luggage Storage and Self-Storage Facilities in Cebu

    So you’ve packed your bags way too full and need a place to keep your excess belongings for a week in Cebu. Or, perhaps the early 2PM checkout from the hotel has left you heaps of time before your trip home. While there are plenty of sights and scenes to beat that annoying time…

  • SM City Cebu Travellers Lounge: Services, Open Hours, and More

    SM City Cebu Travellers Lounge: Services, Open Hours, and More

    Did you know you can store your luggage and take a shower at SM City Cebu Travellers Lounge? Find out more about their services here. SM City Cebu Travellers Lounge might be SM Cebu’s best-kept secret. If you are dragging your heavy luggage all through the city, consider just dumping it at this Travel…

  • Habal-habal: A Guide to Cebu’s Motorcycle Taxis

    Latest Updates: March 16, 2020: Angkas and Habal-Habal (motorcycle taxis) temporarily suspended due to the implementation of social distancing as preventive measure of Covid-19. January 21, 2020: Angkas stays in Cebu, for now. The TWG overseeing the pilot run decides to continue studying the safety of the motorcycle-for-hires after several lawmakers urged them to continue…