When I was seven, a harmless garter snake slithered across my path—and I bolted like I’d seen a ghost. Decades later, even the thought of anything eel- or snake-like still gives me the heebie-jeebies.

The Philippines is home to many gorgeous islands for vacationing that won't break the bank, and Cebu is one of them. Tucked deep in the jungle, one of the island's most popular tourist attractions is ...