The province of Capiz is one of place in the Philippines that is known to be the seafood capital of the country because of its plenty natural resources from its surrounding bodies of water. Crabs, different specifies of fish, diwal (angel wings, a popular seashell that is abundant in the place), oysters and shrimps can be bought from different small stalls spread around the beaches of the province. The province is also popular for having a lot of dried fish sold in their local markets. Aside from being known to be the largest source of tasty seasfood in the country, Capiz is also popular to have several amazing places where tourists are really attracted. Some of them are the following places in the province where you would not like to miss during your visit their:

1. The Ancestral House of Pres. Manuel A. Roxas -  This is the birthplace of the first president of the Republic of the Philippines (1946-1948), President Manuel Acuña Roxas, a native Capiznon. The house still stands at its original site at corner Rizal – Zamora St. which is a few minutes walk from the Roxas City Hall and the City Plaza.

2. Olotayan Island – It is an island that can be viewed whenever you are in Baybay, Roxas City. The island is known to have white sand and scattered corals making it to be a potential future Boracay Island of the province. The place is not yet developed but it already attacted a lot of divers and jet ski hobbyists. The combination of the black sand and white sand in its beaches making it unique and very eye catching. If you’re a nature lover and love a peaceful place to have your vacation, Olotayan Island is for you. The place is not yet populated and does not have any night life yet which is very suited to people who wants to sleep in a very peaceful night.

3. Roxas City Museum – This is one of the remains of the World War II in Capiz which is only converted into a museum to showcase the art and culture of the native of Capiz.

4. Balay Capiznon (Previously known as the Roxas City Product Display Center) – The venue is the place where the local products of Capiz are displayed. It is located at the foot of the Capiz Bridge and is in the vicinity of the Rizal Monument and the Capiz Provincial Capitol.

5. People’s Park - This is the newly constructed (2008) structure of the City government in Baybay, Roxas City. What so nice about this place is this where you can find a lot of appealing stalls selling delightful seafoods where you can choose what to eat and where you can dine while watching the sunset.

There are some of the historical places that the province have and the usual topic of the different Hectic Capiznon Bloggers 2009 online ring writers. It is a testament of the richness of the history and culture of the province. If you wish to go there, it will only took at about 45 minutes by plane and around 16 hours by boat from Manila, Philippines. But if you are from Iloilo City, the travel time to Roxas City, Capiz will be approximately 2 hours by bus or by a private car.

A paradise in the heart of the archipelago, the island of Bohol is rich with history, hospitable people, and a culture worth knowing, beaches caves and scenic view for the nature lovers.

The island of Bohol lies in the middle of the Visayas region and is reachable by an hour’s boat ride from Cebu or Mactan island.

Bohol is surrounded by islands shielding it from annual typhoon season. It is separated from the Mindanao region by Bohol Sea in the south and the Canigao channel in the east. The Camotes seas separate the island from the Camotes Island and the Bohol strait from the island of Cebu.

Bohol has a land area of 4117.3 square kilometers, making it as the tenth largest island of the Philippines.

On Bohol, most people speak Boholano which comprises one third of the population. You’ll be mistaken if you think that language will be a problem since Tagalog and English is well understood by the people.

Aside from the famous chocolate hills of Bohol the island has a lot more to offer. Tourist destination includes not only the well known pristine white sand beaches that stretched the island, Bohol’s tourist assets includes, caves, majestic falls, scuba diving sites whale and dolphin watching and historical landmarks.

The Chocolate hills of Bohol is probably one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. These consist of approximately 1268 hills and is uniform in shape mostly 30 to 50 meters in height. The hills are covered in grass but during the dry season it turns into brown giving the chocolate like appearance.

Chocolate hills complex is accessible by bus going to Carmen and dropping off before the town of Carmen. From there it’s a 10 minute walk going to the complex and enjoys the wonder of nature.

Panglao island’s beaches and resorts are a site to visit for tourist. It is located southwest of Bohol and has two municipalities. Along with the famous beaches are Alona, Dumaluan, Bikini, Momo, and Doljo.

Panglao offers cave tours like the Hinagdanan cave, dolphin watching, scuba diving sites, visita eglesia- Dauis church, Bohol’s tallest hanging bridge, and an encounter with the Tarsier monkey that are only endemic in the island.

The Island resort also offers numerous restaurants, recharging body massage and unforgettable nightlife for party goers.

Bohol is also dotted with numerous majestic and refreshing waterfalls around the island. It is hidden away from the urbanization and are waiting for tourist to be discovered. A few minutes of walk from the Antequera will be the Mag Aso falls that only fro a few pesos one can enjoy the scenic view.

Also located near the town is the Inambacan falls which is the source of irrigation and drinking supply for the people of Tagbilaran. In the municipality of Dimiao, the twin falls are located that offers a good place for picnic and trekking.

Bohol is also known as the cave country of the Philippines which offers 1400 known caves and some to be discovered. It can offer adventures a place for spelunking and trekking.

Indeed the island of Bohol is a paradise that awaits every visitor to be enchanted by the God given beauty of Mother Nature.

Bohol is located in the middle of the archipelago and can be reached conveniently by Boat of by air. For tourist coming from abroad there are two options first a flight to Cebu then another going to Tagbilaran or Manila connecting to Tagbilaran. Coming from manila, air travel can take an hour and a half to Tagbilaran.

And for those travelers with small budget to spend ferry can be an option from manila that can take 25 hours of travel. Come and visit Bohol and enjoy God’s gift to man.