Notes from our corner of General Luna — what we brew and cook, an honest guide to Siargao, and what's worth knowing on the island right now.
New posts three times a week — one on coffee and the kitchen, one from the island guide, one from the community.
Specialty coffee without the jargon, all-day brunch, and the small decisions behind a good flat white.
Beaches, surf, day trips and getting around — written by people who actually live here, not copied from a listicle.
Practical tips, the people and partners we trust, and what's happening around General Luna.
Jade water and mangrove channels on one side of the island, tide-fed rock pools on the other. How to plan each day trip properly.
Read the post →Not a coffee drinker? Matcha, coconut and cold drinks decoded, and how to order something you'll actually finish in island heat.
Read the post →SIM cards, cash and GCash, tricycles, habal-habal and scooters. The practical stuff that makes the first week on the island easier.
Read the post →The famous wave, who it's actually for, and where the rest of us learn. A beginner-friendly guide to surfing in Siargao.
Read the post →Cold brew isn't iced coffee with a nicer name. The simple science of the slow, cold steep — and why it suits a hot, humid island.
Read the post →A local look at wifi reliability, café culture, and how to build a productive rhythm around island life.
Read the post →New to the island? A friendly starter kit for your first two days — pacing yourself, the practical basics, and how to start meeting people.
Read the post →Cloud 9, Magpupungko's tide pools, quiet Pacifico and island-hopping to Naked, Daku and Guyam — an honest guide to the island's best sand.
Read the post →What actually makes a Siargao brunch worth lingering over — and what to expect when Marajaw opens its doors this October.
Read the post →Flying into Sayak Airport, the Surigao–Dapa ferry route, and getting from the airport to General Luna — a clear guide to reaching the island.
Read the post →Flat white, cortado, cold brew, pour-over — what they actually are, and how to order the one you'll love on a hot island morning.
Read the post →More posts land three times a week as we count down to opening. Follow @marajawcafe so you don't miss them.
Marajaw opens in General Luna in October 2026 — specialty coffee, all-day brunch, and the island's friendliest guide, all in one place.
