Bahay Kubo is a special symbol for the Philippine Culture. As aesthetic as it is, Siargao offers the best inspiring and eyes-relaxing looks of Wooden-like staycations. Perfect for a lifetime, if anyone could ever wish to live here forever. During our 4 Days and 3 Nights stay, we choose to enjoy the culture of SOCIALIZING. The beauty of Siargao truly lies within the bonding and friendship anyone can form during the stay. We stayed in HIRAYA- a well-known place for "Welcoming New Souls" as I quote it, our hostel let us feel the warmth of Home, in a faraway land. The comfort becomes so easy and it was never forced.

Hiraya's Nipa Hut Hostel gives you the outlook of layers such as the freshness of green leaves glancing into the gate and on the inside. They also offer an exclusive tunnel of vines through the hallway. An exciting proposal of the Pool lies beneath the corner of the place. A High-end reception area with the Bar Design and some fine wine.

Upon entering our designated room, it showcases the idea of sharing your name and identity with a new friend. It is a Bungalow with Modern touch of art. We can see some decorative paintings on the double deck bed in the room. It is indeed spacious for 20 people who can stay and enjoy Siargao Feels.

#FIFTH (All-time- Favorite Foods and Drinks)

One of my travel highlights includes local traditional foods that I would really love to try. Siargao has both delicacies and special menus that I would like all of you to taste. We did try several and they all tasted heavenly. But I will share my favorite, they all call it "Budol" in Siargao. It tastes like you call eat all kinds of food in Nature. It was highly recommendable for the healthy choices it has. You can eat all the food without guilt. It was presented to as in a big table, covered with Banana Leaf. Take note, the food isn't served with the usual look but exquisitely friendly with the word Siargao design with Canton and Rice. It is super duper healthy like an island kind of life.

#FOURTH (Land Tour: Maasin River, Magpupungko Tidal and Rock Pool, Coconut Farm)

My sister planned the whole itinerary, by the way, during our 3rd day on the island I wasn't feeling well. We're supposed to travel even before the sun goes up, but I failed it. After taking the medicine for my stomach pain I felt relieved a little. I don't wanna go home without finishing all the beautiful scenery this place has to offer. With all the courage I have, and God blessed with I took the land travel with grace. One thing I can say is that it was all worth it for the pain to endure all throughout the journey and one I will always choose to do again and again. Our land tour was really unique without all the fancy equipment, we did have a Tricycle for our tourist spots. It was indeed a much better refreshing air and natural feel. It took us 30 mins to arrive at Magpupunko Tidal, with the name itself would suggest beautiful tidal waves and the greenery little lagoons put ourselves into. To be honest, I really enjoyed it despite the struggle and rough path to make before seeing the whole beauty in it. And I highly suggest doing it with your Crocs on or maybe strong mountainy slippers but if you are confident with your balance just like my sister did then you can also do it barefoot. As for me, I can't. We did have our lunch there too,** Calenderia food trip was the best on the island**. The next stop was the famous Maasin River with the diving spot for great swimmers I say. I never took the chance even if there are lifeguards and lifejackets everywhere. But overall, we did enjoy riding the bamboo boat and took lots of pictures in it. And lastly, without further undo we went to the Highlight of Siargao, the Coconut Farm. Everyone knows this and the beauty of a hundred Coconut trees, a view from afar for a Picture-perfect moment.

#THIRD (Islands to Mention- Naked Island, Secret Island, Guyam Island, Dako Island, and Fish Island or Sanctuary)

Our island hopping happened on our second day on the island. We woke up at the earliest time I could remember, we did change to our beautiful bikinis in preparation for thousands of picture taking.

The whole journey happened with our little cute boat good for 10 people that including me, my 2 sisters, a couple, two friends, our tour guide, the boat driver, and the lifeguard. It was indeed a fun-filled experience especially the much-awaited beauty on each island. We started with Naked Island, with the name itself comes the idea of Naked which explains bare island. It is bare because no plants or mangroves can be seen in it. It is all about the ocean and pure white sand surrounded by it. I never imagine such simplicity is enough to make it beautiful. With good lighting, the natural radiance, we did our photoshoot. Just kidding, I really enjoyed my time with my sisters.

Our next stop is Dako Island, the name itself suggests the word "Dako" which is also a Bisaya and Surigaonon word that means Big in English. And the name speaks truly itself, the island is really huge or really enormous. This is my favorite time of the day, we had our "Budol-budo" or like seafood bundle here which I mentioned in the food area.

After fulfilling our guts, we then proceed to Secret Island. Again, the name has meaning. Yes, they do everything here with meaning. This island is really amazing,it only appears when it is low tide and as lucky girls, as we are, we are very happy to experience it. The island is not visible to the eye but yet it is to be stepped under the sea. The activities that we can enjoy are swimming, short diving, and picture taking.

The second to the last stop is our Snorkeling activity which we did of course in the Fish Sanctuary. Sadly, we weren't informed of the activity and didn't bring our Google but it was really okay for us because we aren't good swimmers just occasionally. Then, headed to our last stop is the refreshing beauty of Guyam Island, this is our favorite Island. We can lot of activities here, they even have a little cafe and restaurant to enjoy shakes, beers, and fries. We even did a Volleyball game together with our tour guide because the island is extravagant.

#SECOND (SURFING ACT. IN CLOUD 9)

We lacked time, to be honest, and being sick makes it worst to enjoy every little detail of our sister's trip. But instead of rumbling and thinking about the past. Surfing is a real deal in Siargao, yes we weren't able to experience it due to schedule. But I truly believe Surfing is all about Siargao, just like what our new friends met there in Siargao said. They even mentioned you can never be happy and feel Siargao if one hasn't done Surfing and I think that makes us one of them to come back surely this year, yes 2022. Last year, I already look forward to coming back to Siargao because of this missed experience we never had, and surely with my Husband this year.

But we did see a little about Surfing, on the very first time we saw Siargao we went to the famous Surfing spot. Siargaonons offer a lesson to teach new people coming to the place how to do Surfing correctly and most of all to enjoy it. They vary in prices, but with the right choices and finding the cheapest where we are good at, especially me in haggling. They even offer us 500 pesos for 1 hour good for us 3. It was a huge discount and will surely avail the next time.

#FIRST (The PEOPLE)