A journey begins with one small step without trepidation. Armed with the desire to take on a new adventure, inexperience is blocked with enthusiasm for exploration. Every step guided with a glittering path towards a resplendent break. This is what expedition is all about. What defines traveling is the thirst for exciting activity be it food sampling, trekking, culture adaptation or simply rest and recreation. This is what I aim for to impart to people who shares the same aspirations.

There are times that you fail to explore places that are very near your vicinity and often neglect its worth. This is the case of this concealed and underrated restaurant which I happen to know through a tarp Ad while riding a tricycle in Lapu-Lapu City. 

This place was very so familiar to me because meters away from our house and this restaurant was really captured everytime i passed this place because the natavity is their.

I must say this Pinoy Restaurant which have been around for quite sometime deserves to be revisited and given full attention not just by local residents but also tourists, foodie and non-foodie alike.

Even thou i haven't visited this place but i do believe that the service is really good that can satisfy you as a customer and also i do believe that  the foods they served is really delicious.

Their  special dish have to be Salmon Panga soup, Baked Scallops and Chicken Halang-halang.

                 Strawberry Smoothie

                    Ice Tea Slush

               Salmon Panga Soup

                   Baked Scallops

           Chicken Halang-Halang

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JOED's Lutong Hapon

Do you have an insatiable appetite for Japanese food? If so, then JOED’s Lutong Hapon should be your next chow destination. Not only do they serve authentic Japanese dishes, they also come at very affordable prices. Truly, JOED’s Lutong Hapon continues to imprint a good reputation among locals and tourists alike, who have genuine fondness for authentic Japanese food.

Dating back to 2009, optimistic owners Joan and Edgar introduced their signature Beef Gyudon and Sukiyakidon dishes at JOED’s first mini restaurant (“carinderia”) in Mabolo. Much to their delight, these dishes clicked well with the people, especially by the Japanese bento fanatics. With success underway, they pushed forth on bringing this fresh and unique tradition to the Cebuano community.

JOED’s variety of Japanese dishes became a steady hit more than ever to sushi-craving gastronomes. With its menu based on pure fresh ingredients that are procured abroad, customers are surely never to miss the taste of authentic Japanese cuisine. Plus, the affordable prices of their delectable Japanese dishes all the more make their place as inviting as ever.

JOED’s offers an array of Japanese dishes, which cater not just to the Japanese taste but to the Filipino tongue as well. Among the popular rice bowls are Chicken Teriyaki, Katsudon/Karegadon, Beef Gyudon, and Unagi Egg Rice Bowl. Of course, their California Crunchy Maki Roll and Crab Salmon Strawberry Maki Roll are a must-taste specialty in the house.

JOED’s Lutong Hapon is located at 257-A Don Jose Avila Street corner Maria Cristina Ext., Capitol Site, Cebu City (beside the main entrance of Sacred Heart Girls High School) and at Level 4 of the Ayala Terraces. For inquiries and reservations, you may call them at (032)406-8028, (0917)310-0885, or (0939)918-4977.

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A nice getaway adventure far out from the busy city would be best compared to going to clubs, or act like you are having dinner with friends when you are actually just staring at your phone the whole time.An experience can never be bought the same way how you can buy an overpriced gadget. A perfect vacation is remarkable and will always leave a spot on your mind or heart.

There are countless white sand beaches and more undiscovered tourist spots laying on the land of Cebu. Most people would directly go to well organized places like Bantayan or Camotes and on the South side like Santander or Argao. These places that I have mentioned are quite familiar to most people already, but little do they know that there are other towns with breathtaking spots waiting to be seen. The city that I have been trying to tell you since the start of this article is, the city of Tabuelan. It is a small town composed of twelve barangays. As for me, the barangay that has the most beautiful white sand beach is Maravilla.

If you are for a placid getaway place without having to spend too much for some fancy accommodations, then welcome to Maravilla !

 The last summer we went there, we brought with us a tent, but if don't have a tent, don't worry, they have cottages for rent and some air-conditioned rooms. For you planning to visit this place, but don't have a direct contact with a local living there, I'd suggest you go straight to their barangay hall. You will be assisted there. 

The peace and quite place gave me some sense of personal space. And of course the sand- yes, the sand ! There are only a few powdery beaches in Cebu where one can lie down and roll over and over without scratching the elbows or the knees for the sharp stones. And one step into the waters, there are no sea urchins and seaweeds to tackle.

Really such a lovely place, I hope that the local people see the value of what they have and unite to preserve it. 

A trip to Tabuelan is really something to try. For me, my second time is difinitely not the last. I just can't seem to stop myself from going back-again and again.

ONE WAY ONLY BUDGET:

V-hire fare:140 (Ayala Terminal to Tuburan)

Tricycle:20(From Tuburan to Tabuelan)

Habal2x(From Tabuelan to Maravilla)

Researcher and Writer: Re-Jane Nalam

Graphic Artist:Roxan Marie Potot

Editor: Trixie Mamugay

Photographer:Jessa Biboso

P.R.O: Shara Verdun

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