How to Get There: Siquijor from Cebu by Bus

Traveling by bus from Cebu to Siquijor is probably the most popular mode of transportation to get to the island. If you are on a touristy or vacation mode, this route is the most fun because it is like hitting three islands in one trip. I would warn you, however, to be extra careful when taking this route during Holy Weeks (especially Maundy Thursday and Good Friday) and during All Souls' and All Saints' Days.

How to Get There: Bus Ride to Melaka

Our side-trip to Melaka started early on our third day. We left Pasir Ris at 6AM, which in Singapore time, is still dark, and arrived at the Golden Mile Tower at about 6:30AM. There are two buildings there. The more popular one is the Golden Mile Complex, which was where our taxi driver brought us. The Golden Mile Tower is just next to the complex. When we arrived, there were a few people waiting for buses. I thought Golden Mile Tower was a bus station. It isn't. It's just a building and passengers just wait outside for their buses. There are no seats. When we arrived, I went inside to the Starmart Express office to have our tickets validated. It is easy to spot your bus because there is a name + number. While waiting for our bus, we decided to buy breakfast at Coco Eatery, which was the only stall opened that time.