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Aerial view of Dumaluan Beach's turquoise shallows, a top stop on any best Bohol itinerary

Best Bohol Itinerary

The best Bohol itinerary gives most first-time visitors four days, separating the island’s main experiences rather than packing several distant

Outrigger boats moored in Balicasag's clear shallows, is Balicasag worth visiting for snorkelling trips.

Is Balicasag Worth Visiting?

Is Balicasag worth visiting? For most first-time visitors to Bohol, yes, particularly if snorkelling and marine life are priorities. The

Stone grotto entrance and stairway leading up to Chocolate Hills viewpoint, a top stop for anyone planning to fly or ferry to Bohol

Fly or Ferry to Bohol?

Fly or ferry to Bohol depends largely on where your journey begins. Flying is usually quicker and simpler for visitors

Woman poses at the Chocolate Hills viewpoint, a top stop when planning how many days in Bohol

How Many Days in Bohol?

How many days in Bohol is enough for a first visit? Four days gives most travellers time for the island’s

Beachfront tables and thatched huts line Alona Beach in Panglao vs Anda comparisons.

Panglao vs Anda

Panglao vs Anda is mainly a choice between convenience and quiet. Panglao suits most first-time visitors because beaches, diving and

Whitewashed palm trunks line the sand at Alona Beach, a top pick for where to stay in Bohol

Where to Stay in Bohol

Where to stay in Bohol should be decided by location before you start comparing hotels. Panglao is the practical choice

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Ian Howes

I’m a travel-obsessed guy who’s been chasing that perfect moment for more years than I can remember – still buzzing like a kid! One Greek island trip changed everything. Now I share travel secrets most tourists miss through Soft Footprints. Trust me: life-changing places aren’t all on TripAdvisor.