When in: Bohol

Bohol

The sweetest place on Earth.

This small island in the Philippines has a well-known reputation from Southeast Asia, all the way to Europe. Tourists from all around the world come and visit one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines. In addition to white sand beaches and dive spots, Bohol is famous among other sights, for its Chocolate Hills, the Tarsier – arguably the world's smallest primate, heritage sites and old stone churches.

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Chocolate Hills

Arguably one of the most popular attractions of the Philippines is non other than the Chocolate Hills. Be warned though, these hills may have a sweet name but it doesn't taste like chocolate at all! The reason why this name came to be is that the hills' grass turns brown during the summer causing them to look like chocolate.

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Tarsier Conservation Area

Do you love animals with wide adorable eyes that stare straight into your soul? Well, if you do, this is the right place for you. The Tarsier Conservation Area lets fans from all over the world witness the eye-catching tarsiers. These small creatures can be very shy and aren't very photogenic either. They may even jump away from the camera-shyness!

Famous History

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Sandugo Festival

This festival is an annual commemorative event an annual historical celebration that takes place every year in Tagbilaran City on the island of Bohol in the Philippines. It commemorates the Treaty of Friendship between Datu Sikatuna, a chieftain in Bohol, and Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi. These two men did a blood oath where they both sliced their hands with a knife and held hands. Truly a very passionate act of manliness!

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