Frugal Finds in Bohol

We recently went on a 9-day trip to Bohol and, as promised, we made note of some frugal finds we encountered.  Here are some of them:

Nuts Huts.  This place is IT.  Located at the heart of Loboc, Bohol, it rests beside the Loboc River and high up in the mountains.  Our room cost us P500/night. The original price is P600/night, but there’s a P100 discount if you stay for more than one night.

Since Loboc is closer to Corella (where the tarsiers are), Bilar (Butterfly Conservation Center and Man Made Forest) and Carmen (Chocolate Hills), compared to Tagbilaran or Panglao, it makes more sense to stay here when visiting those places.

You can also organize tours and transportation with the Nuts Huts office.  The Magnificent Cave Hike costs P200/person, including guide fees.  They also rent mountain bikes.  The staff is friendly and approachable, so if you need to organize specific tours, they’re always ready to help.

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Budget Gadgets: A Website for Frugal Geeks

My partner recently launched a new blog called “Budget-Gadgets”, where she reviews and discusses the cheapest gadgets available in the market.

Here are some of the notable posts so far:

• The cheapest desktop rig you can assemble 
• LG KP500 Cookie, a budget friendly touchscreen phone
• Nikon D40 camera at P22k in Hidalgo
• Hidalgo camera shops and contact numbers

So if you have a soft spot for gadgets but you don’t want to spend a fortune on them, Budget Gadgets might just be the site for you.

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