What are the differences between ICM Mall and BQ Mall, the shopping malls in Bohol mentioned in the article?

According to the article, ICM Mall in Bohol is more developed, offering a much wider variety of products and a larger supermarket. BQ Mall, on the other hand, has a more local feel and is smaller in scale compared to ICM Mall.

What unusual types of dried mangoes in Bohol were mentioned in the article, and what was the author's assessment of them?

The article mentioned spicy dried mangoes and 'Chorogi' (green) dried mangoes as unusual types. The author commented that the 'Chorogi' dried mangoes eaten at the airport were sweet and sour but not to their personal taste.

What was the approximate total cost of the shopping items the author purchased at Bohol's ICM Mall, and what items did they mainly buy?

The approximate total cost of the shopping items the author purchased at Bohol's ICM Mall was about ~$14. The final shopping list consisted almost entirely of mangoes, a few pineapples, one dried coconut, and banana chips.

Bohol Shopping Guide 2026: Must-Buy Food Souvenirs

Bohol Shopping Guide 2026: Must-Buy Food Souvenirs | TRVLOGUE

When you're exploring the stunning island of Bohol, Philippines, you might typically combine it with a trip to Cebu for most of your souvenir shopping. However, on my most recent adventure, I barely touched down in Cebu, spending almost all my time soaking up the Bohol sunshine. That means I've got the ultimate Bohol-specific shopping guide for you, with a special focus on all the delicious edibles!

Generally, a Bohol shopping list tends to revolve around a few key items, with dried mangoes leading the pack. Beyond that, you'll often find dried pineapple, dried coconut, and dried bananas making an appearance. And yes, it's true – mangoes are definitely the star of the show when it comes to what most travelers bring home!

My usual go-to items include dried mangoes and banana chips. There's also a rumor about amazing local hair products (like Vitress) and unique peanut kisses. But honestly, I decided to skip the hair products this time around. And while peanut kisses are certainly interesting, I didn't find their flavor to be outstanding enough to warrant a purchase (plus, my favorite Bohol accommodation often provides them as a complimentary treat, so I just grabbed those!).

So, my mission became clear: stock up on all sorts of dried mangoes! There were so many varieties to choose from, it was almost overwhelming.

I filled my basket with a selection of classic dried mango types, and then added a few unique ones to the mix for some adventure.

Among my adventurous picks were a spicy dried mango and a 'green' mango variety. I was curious about the spicy one, but I had a feeling it might not be my favorite. The green one, which I sampled at the airport with a beer, was supposed to be sweet and sour, but honestly, it wasn't quite to my taste. Still, the brand pictured above might be different and perhaps more delicious! (The one I tried at the airport isn't in the photo as I'd already eaten it, and it was a different brand.)

Here's a look at the total cost of my Bohol shopping haul from ICM Mall. It came out to about ~$14!

I actually did some shopping at two different places: the larger, more modern ICM Mall and the slightly more local-feeling BQ Mall.

This photo shows the prices from BQ Mall. I only bought three items here because I planned to do most of my shopping at ICM Mall.

While ICM Mall offers a more developed, perhaps even a bit more upscale, shopping experience, BQ Mall definitely has a stronger local vibe.

That's the general feel of BQ Mall. Naturally, ICM Mall boasted a wider variety of products and a much larger supermarket. I mainly visited BQ Mall out of curiosity to see what it was like.

So, here’s my final Bohol shopping haul! As you can see, it’s almost entirely composed of mangoes, with a few dried pineapples, one bag of dried coconut, and some banana chips thrown in for good measure.

It’s a shopping list made up exclusively of delicious snacks! I'm not usually one to buy a ton of souvenirs when I travel, so I just focused on picking up a few tasty treats. (Though, it seems like food is often the main focus for shopping in the Philippines anyway!)