Drove towards to our next location, Bimmah Sinkhole was perfectly placed from where it is, surrounded with stunning sea view and mountain view on the other side. Bimmah Sinkhole was formed by a collapse surface layer due to dissolution of underlying limestone, a deep hole filled with fresh turquoise water.
Hawaiyat Najm Park
Jimson and I wasn’t sure if we reach bimmah sinkhole at the
right place, and wonder why were we at the entrance gate of the Park? So with the
help of Omani local, the direction was to enter the Hawaiyat Najm Park, walk further and you’ll reach the huge sinkhole. The Omani officials did a great job to preserve the
Sinkhole, they have set up the park with gazebos, palm trees, and picnic ground
area. The huge sinkhole walled round the edge and set a manageable steps all
the way to the bottom.
Tadaaa.. Hello from Bimmah Sinkhole
People can swim in Bimmah Sinkhole and yes we did of course!
The water is cool and clean.
There are many small fishes the ones who like to nibble
your skin like in the spas.
Entrance Fee: doesn’t cost you anything! yes, absolutely FREE for
everyone and hope you can visit this place.
Jimson at the spacious golden Gazebo (pavilion structure)
Muttrah Corniche is a well-develop charming coastal seafront. The day when were in Muscsat the weather was perfect enough that's why Jimson and I enjoyed a lot of walking in corniche area, with such a nice view and the cooling breeze from the sea. On the other side, you too can enjoy restaurant and bars lining in the seafront with great atmosphere and a span view of Gulf of Oman.
Probably corniche is the local’s favorite place as they often
came in the afternoon or weekends to hang out with friends.
Muttrah Souq
Ready for a hundreds of eye-catching stalls selling Omani goods at souq and try your bargaining skills. MuttrahSouq is an oldest open air market, a tradition Arab commercial are where colorful stalls selling textile, spices, fresh juices, perfume, frankincense, antiques, pottery, jewelry and so on.
The souq get busier at night and be sure to check the timings to visit this place.
Daily Open at 8:00AM - 1:00PM & 4:00PM -10PM
Never had a single thought that I could visit Siargao during our recent vacation in Mindanao, as I wanted to save it for next time and plan to spend for 5days atleast. Due to our limited holiday break from work Jimson and I opted to visit Siargao for one day stay covering only Magpupungko Beachand Sugba Lagoon. (skipping Cloud 9 for surfing activity and Island Hopping for now)
If happens you've been searching on how to go to Siargao Islands via Bus here's how:
1. Check the Bus schedules
2. Took route from your Point of Origin direct to Surigao City or, your Point of Origin via Butuan then to Surigao City. (In our case, point of origin was in Tagum(bus left by 6:00AM - Butuan - Surigao City (arrived at 1:40PM) ).
TIPs: take a NONE-STOP Bachelor Aircon Delux bus or that will take only 10-Terminal Stopover (fare is a bit more expensive than none-aircon bus) which is more convenient to all passenger. Other option, take a Commuter Van way faster than buses but less safer.
Bus Fares: Aircon Delux
Tagum to Butuan - 410php/per head (Travel Time 5hrs)
Butuan to Surigao - 210php/per head (Travel Time 2hrs 40min)
Its almost 2:00PM when we arrived and decided to have our lunch at one of Eatery in Surigao Bus Terminal. Since we were expecting that we can't catch the ferryboat schedules which will depart only at 5:30AM and 11:00AM from Surigao port to Siargao Dapa port.
We stayed one night at Surigao Tourist Inn in Surigao City, and woke at 4:00AM to catch the earliest ferry from Surigao City to Siargao.
From hotel we rode a tricycle to the port and the driver take us to LQP pump boat bound to Siargao.
LQP schedule
Surigao - Dapa Daily 5:30AM
Dapa - Surigao Daily 11:00AM
NOTE:
No ticket reservation.
Fare is Php250/head.
Travel Time 2hrs30mins.
If your taking the earliest ferry make sure to be at the port at least 30mins before the departure time as the boat can get full fast especially on holidays and weekends.
Longing a serene and less crowded place in Siargao? This freak'n gorgeous Sugba Lagoon may the perfect place your looking for.
We went straight to Sugba Lagoon after our Magpupungko trip(travel time: approx. 30mins).
Then from Del Carmen town we took a 30mins pump boat ride to reach the lagoon.
Enjoy and explore this beautiful sanctuary on a stand up paddle-board,
go for snorkeling and jump from a platform.
Our cost for Magpupungko and Sugba Lagoon Tour (for
2persons):
Habal-habal with driver/day: 1500php(this is good for 3pax)
Magpupungko Entrance Fee: 100php/for 2pax
Pump-boat to Sugba Lagoon: 1600php/4hrs hours (luckily we meet
three foreigners and we split the pump boat cost) 640php/for 2pax.
TIPs: Keep in mind that the boat is good for up to 8
persons, it would be better to go as a group or simply ask with other people
you will meet at the peir in Del Carmen to lessen your expense.
Tourism Fee: 100php/2pax (Note: tourism fee per head Local:
50php | Foreigner: 100php)
Goggles Rental: 300php/for 2pax
Paddleboard: 200php
Table Rental at Lagoon house: 50php
If you feel hungry during this trip I advise you to bring
your own food, as the price will double you the cost when you order from the
Lagoon house.
Be ready because Siargaowill spoil you with natural wonders, though to reach here the airfare and accommodations are too expensive. However there's always a way to make things cheaper, just to crossed one of your bucket-list in Philippines.
Siargao is one of the beautiful destination in Philippines particularly in Mindanao. Magpupungko is actually a beach and it resembles an infinity pool during the low tide. The place called Magpupungko because of the rocks formation which seems like squatting on a larger one.
These amazing rock formation in the beach is one of major attractions.
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TIPs: Best to wear beach footwear as the rocks can be sharp and slippery. Entrance Fee: 50php
Make sure to visit this place during low tide, the tide would be at its lowest at 12:00-Noon.
To those who are asking how safe to travel in Siargao, this place is on the northernmost part in Mindanao. According to locals the area has always been safe without any terrorist activities.
So have a great time!!
Used to get sunshine at least 36o during long summer
days, yet some people keeps nagging about it. You’re just too happy it didn’t reach
at 40 o HAHAHA..
Employees in Dubai who gets a minimum and below minimum
monthly salary used to live in one bedroom apartment with at least 6-person to
divide the high cost of living expenses "literally bed-space"
Getting a job offer in Dubai and the rest of Middle East
countries is good enough. A tax free salary, 30day holiday per year with free
plane tickets, health insurance, housing, transportation, food allowance as list
goes on. (on this coming 2018 middle east countries will impose VAT,)
Islamic Holiday are subject to moon sightings and may differ from the date given. You're not sure when you should book a flight during holidays, if you plan to visit other country.
Seeing any kind of normal luxury cars without customization's
does not impress you anymore. If it’s not gold plated then it doesn’t deserve a
second look.
You'll have to drive hours just to purchase alcoholic drinks as it is not being sold in any supermarkets.
Don't be confused. Dubai weekend is Friday – Saturday.
Air conditioning is anywhere in Dubai, example Bus Stop. (Even
fish market is now fully air-conditioned)
Dubai is home to over two hundred nationalities.
If it is 2-Star Hotel in Dubai, expect the service and
facilities is the same with 4-Star Hotel that you won’t get any from the rest
of the world.
Easy to get a car than to obtain a driver license.
You’ll be surprised that water is more expensive than
Gasoline.
Drainage is never common, heavy rain can drown Dubai just
for an hour.
Travelling is just too easy with Dubai’s location being near
to Asia, Europe, Africa and Americas.
You’ll get confused when you only get actual address of your
destination without landmarks you won’t find that place.
There are many small fishes the ones who like to nibble
your skin like in the spas.
