Food Tripping in Dumaguete

In a previous post we mentioned Dumaguete as having one of the densest concentrations of cafes and restaurants in the country. This ranges from hole-in the-wall types and small food stalls to diners, local cafes, restaurant chains and fancy dining places. Our only problem was choosing which place to go with our limited time in the city. Among the first we tried were those specializing in local and sea food dishes.

Dahoyhoy Falls: Mauban Beyond Cagbalete Island

The sleepy town of Mauban, Quezon has become popular in recent years due to Cagbalete Island. Unknown to many, however, the inland section of the town is home to caves, forests and – according to the locals – more than twenty waterfalls. Most of the waterfalls have not yet been documented. But at least three are well-known by now and readily accessible. Just recently we decided to visit the most popular and accessible cascade of the three: Dahoyhoy Falls.

Sauntering in Dumaguete

In between waterfall-chasing in Negros Oriental, this city was the place to chill out, enjoy good but inexpensive food and relish an easy stroll. Dumaguete is not, by all means, a quiet little town today but compared to the crowds and traffic in Metro Manila and other major cities in the Philippines, the pace here is still remarkably laid back. And there are still several pockets inside the city where you can enjoy an even slower pace.

Pulangbato Falls: Chasing Waterfalls in Negros Oriental 2

One of the reasons why we love the city of Dumaguete in Negros Oriental province is because of its proximity to so many outdoor destinations, making it a suitable base for travel and sightseeing. One of the nearest tourist attractions to the city may be found in the town of Valencia, the municipality next to Dumaguete. There are two major waterfalls in this hilly town: Casaroro Falls and Pulangbato Falls.