Destination: Dahican, Mati

Spotted: Celina Le Neindre - Van Dierendonck

Nowadays Celina Le Neindre - Van Dierendonck is focused on her family, home, and enjoying quality time traveling with kids, while learning about having a healthy conscious lifestyle by the sea.

A past food and beverage professional from the Hotel and Restaurant industry, she has transitioned to learning more about permaculture and sustainable reforestation, where she’s currently the executive director of Eurogenerics International Philippines Foundation with a team of unique individuals like biologists and foresters that want to make a dent in Mindanao eco-system biodiversity research and preservation.

Best place to eat:

Coral Casitas’ Cafe Dahican. Pizza and Smoothie bowls — food that has honest ingredients, thoughtful cooking and flavors. It’s a cute coffee shop with an outdoor space.

BEST THINGS TO TRY

Get a quick fitness fix at a new eco-friendly natural wood gym or a sound therapy class from Joan at Travaasa Yoga Dahican.

Best place to visit:

Dahican Beach main entrance. It has great view of the skimboarders. And when you’re there, grab some local barbecue.

Go see the Turtle Rescue Center and meet the guys helping hatch and protect the eggs (make a donation if you want to!).

BEST PLACE TO STAY

Find us at our Bamboo House as we paddle out and catch a few waves with the locals and neighbors. Grab a fresh cut coconut juice as they’re abundant here.

BEST ADVICE FOR GOING TO MATI

Let time slow down, enjoy the drive, and definitely get in the water -- you might spot a dolphin, turtle, seahorse or dugong, too.

Nowadays Celina Le Neindre - Van Dierendonck is focused on her family, home, and enjoying quality time traveling with kids, while learning about having a healthy conscious lifestyle by the sea.

A past Food and Beverage professional from the Hotel and Restaurant industry, She has transitioned to learning more about permaculture and sustainable reforestation, where she’s currently the Executive director of Eurogenerics International Philippines Foundation with a team of unique individuals like biologists and foresters that want to make a dent in Mindanao eco-system biodiversity research and preservation.