Career = Passion 'CEBUano Tours'

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."

~ St. Augustine

CEBUano Tours - a story like no other.

It started out as a mere school project.

But this mere project accomplished more than just good grades.

"I've always believed that God puts us in circumstances to serve His greater purpose."

Passion was ignited, dreams were becoming reality, and the beginning of priceless memories were laid out.

A little background about the company that we established.

Its not just your ordinary agency. We don't sell airline tickets and we don't sell tours abroad. We don't do visa processing and the like. What we do really, is showcase the best of Cebu province thru nature, culture, heritage and people.

A rural-inbound travel and tours agency aiming to strike a balance between economic, environmental and social development in Cebu ~ that's CEBUano Tours

Business for the CEBUano Tours team is not all about money - we put the people first. Fisherfolks, tricycle drivers, plain housewives, teachers - all locals from each municipality that we go to- providing jobs and livelihood for them, uplifting their lives through our own little ways.

My passion for travel and dream of wondrous escapades was just put inside a small box in my heart. I didn't have the luxury of time to do so and there were a lot of restraints. At some point, I thought I won't be able to live it until such time that the Lord poured out His great love for me.

His amazing grace. He does indeed know, the desires of our hearts.

Now, long drives to the country-side with picture perfect views of the ocean is but a weekly thing. Who would have thought that I would be able to live that dream of mine, everyday!

Through Genesis, the beauty of God's creation, we are able to come up with tours, packaging them in a way that locals get the most benefit. A win-win for both the tourist and the locals. You get to enjoy the beauty of nature at the same time uplifting the true worth of the local people.

One of best things about being in this career is that i get to meet a lot of people from different walks of life.

And the best thing? Great relationships paired with local travel and adventures.

I never was a big fan of my own country until I entered this. I've always thought that other countries had so much more to offer. Talk about Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, Singapore ... these countries are beautiful indeed. But the end of the day, you never get to appreciate what you have in your own backyard. A place too familiar for us to to even fathom.

Slowly, I'm learning to embrace more and more and more of our Filipino - Cebuano culture.

Slowly able to admire the contour of our naturally mountainous region.

Learning to selflessly help others, putting their lives ahead of mine.

Learning to take care of nature, as stewards of God's creation.

I do hope, you'll find time to give this a shot.

Travel really has a way of stretching one's mind.

© Mia Huang (All photos are by her unless otherwise stated)