Bohol is so close to my heart. In fact, if I am to choose my second home, it will be, without a doubt, Bohol! Why? Aside from its close proximity to my hometown Cebu, Bohol has some of the world’s most amazing wonders, unique delicacies and super friendly locals who really live up to the capital city’s moniker as the “City of Friendship”. Now, allow me to show you the beautiful features of Bohol through these fascinating photos.
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1. Home to the mesmerising Chocolate Hills
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2. Surrounded by marvellous greenfields
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3. Bohol is as enchanting as its Hinagdanan Cave
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4. There’s the breathtaking Loboc River…
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5. Where you can enjoy local food on a floating restaurant
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6. And dance with the cheerful locals on the riverbank
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7. There’s the luxurious Bohol Beach Club
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8. Gorgeous Dumaluan Beach…
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9. Where you can wait for the sunrise
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10. And stunning Alona Beach…
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11. Where you can have a romantic dinner by the beach
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12. Or indulge in a scrumptious seafood feast
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13. Who can resist the sweet kalamay?
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14. So iconic that they made a huge floating kalamay
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15. You can go scuba diving and explore the underwater world
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16. If you’re lucky, you might spot these elusive dolphins
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17. Say hello to the cute tarsiers
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18. Visit the historic blood compact shrine
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19. Marvel at the man-made bamboo forest
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20. Cross the hanging bridge
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21. Then wait for the night to catch these bewitching fireflies
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If you go there and see Bohol’s beauty for yourself, I’m pretty sure you’ll agree with me that it is a place you can call home, and I mean for good!
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