Bohol Island is fast becoming a great place to visit on hot, summer holidays. Located in the Philippines, Bohol has some extremely beautiful sites and some of the best relaxing locations around. The island is located near he South China Sea near Saltry Island and connected to the Sulu Sea. Quite far from the country's capital of Manila, Bohol has its own airport located in the Southwest corner of the fairly large Filipino island.

If you like excitement and a hint of danger, then try one of the many off-roading experiences available at some of the more populated tourist locations. Modern tourist organization exists throughout Bohol Island with kiosks located within walking distance of many Bohol hotels. One of the best experiences, according to recent tourism surveys is the outdoor off-roading buggy driving experiences. Grab some friends and head out in the wide open inside a cool, 4WD mud pounding machine. The off-roading vehicles are not only fun, but necessary should you want to visit some of the more impressive sights on Bohol Island.

As the climate in the Philippines is quite humid and wet, road conditions can be difficult to navigate in regular cars and tourist vans. People in the Philippines most often drive small 125cc motor scooters that can sometimes get stuck in the deep and swallowing mud contours made by other vehicles driving along the same path over and over again. If you are visiting Bohol in the rainy season, then you will want to check out the 4WD experience.

One great place to visit with your 4WD is the Biyahe Baclayon. It is an ancient church built with stone back when the country was first colonized by Christians. Though the country claims the heritage site as a pure Filipino location built by the local countrymen, it would not exist without the ideals and message of the missionaries. Whatever your spiritual beliefs, the church is most definitely an ideal place to visit on your Philippines holiday.

To get to the site, you will learn how to operate a 4WD drive buggy and drive on your own, lead by your instructor, on main paved roads as well deeply trenched in mud private roads that lead through one of the island's most beautiful backcountry. You may also have the option of riding a mountain bike if you are feeling more athletic or concerned about safety in the buggies. Generally buggies are quite safe, however, depending on the height of road obstacles you attempt to conquer. Accidents throughout the world have been reported during buggy use though when amateurs and professionals attempt to drive up nearly vertical sand dunes or jump over a mud piles taller than the buggy itself.

The church rests on a flat grassy knoll and is a great place to explore and take holiday photographs. Your 4WD instructor will also provide with you history and details about the church and the surrounding area as part of your day tour package. The Philippines is world renowned as having one of the best English as a second language educational systems, so do not be worried about asking questions or having problems communicating. In fact, in the Philippines, English instructors are Filipino only and it is very difficult to get hired as a native English speaker in the country. Their English is so good in fact, that other Southeast Asian countries have started hiring Filipino teachers that they can pay less than the average Westerner. Another great thing about taking a unique day trip out in your own buggy or motorbike are all the fresh fruits you will see and can enjoy as will as some of Bohol island's diverse wildlife that you will be able to enjoy at your own pace.