Dear all,
My girlfriend and I will be self-studying next semester and have therefore decided to stay in the Philippines for two to three months. What has attracted us to the Philippines are the magnificent beaches, amazing diving and the modernity (well, many parts.)
So we initially thought that Cebu would be ideal, as it is a big and modern city (good internet, restaurants, clubbing, malls), close enough for weekend trips to Malapascua island. But, then we heard that the beaches aren't good at all...
We want to be able to live in close proximity to a clean beach where we could walk down and swim everyday - if we wanted to. I have read a lot about Bohol, and am trying to look into Tagbilaran (good beach, malls etc.) and perhaps even Panglao? Also looked at Dumaguete (but too far from Malapascua and full of retired expats.)
Any advice would be much appreciated!
Cheers!