“It’s more fun in the Philippines.” You may have seen this tourism slogan from one of your trips, or maybe an ad on one of the travel websites you’ve visited. This stunning country is often overlooked by people in favor of the more famous neighbors. With over 7,100 islands to explore offering unique activities, a diverse range of food and friendly people, you will find … [Read more...] about Why The Philippines Is Such A Hot Destination
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Intramuros: The Colonial Historical Area of Manila
Manila is the capital and largest city in the Philippines. It's a mega Asian city full of energy and action that never stops day and night. The traffic is horrendous, full of vehicles, trucks, and the iconic public jeepney's that prowl the streets. But when you visit Intramuros, things are on hold; the city seems to come to a halt as life slows down. Intramuros is … [Read more...] about Intramuros: The Colonial Historical Area of Manila
Sagada: An Unbelivable Place in the Philippines
[W]hen I got to Sagada, I just couldn't believe I was still in the Philippines. To get there I took a public jeep, and since I had arrived to the bus station as one of the last few customers, I had to take a seat on the top roof rack. The air and view from the top of the jeep was impressive, but the hard bars on my butt weren't so comfortable. The jeep wound its way up … [Read more...] about Sagada: An Unbelivable Place in the Philippines
Learning to Pound Rice in the Philippines
I remember hanging out with a local Indonesian friend from Surabaya at a guest house. Breakfast of bread and fruit was provided, but after we finished eating, he said: “let’s go have breakfast, I need rice.” I couldn’t have agreed more. In Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia (and some parts of China), rice is so important, a meal without it is not a real meal at … [Read more...] about Learning to Pound Rice in the Philippines
Siargao Island: Not Your Typical Surfer’s Paradise
The following is a guest post by Josh and Mulan. If you enjoy exploring places whose beauty has not yet been spoilt by commercialism then maybe it is time for you to visit the tear drop shaped Siargao in the Philippines. Siargao is not your typical surfer's paradise. For one, despite the fact that an annual international surfing competition has been held here in recent … [Read more...] about Siargao Island: Not Your Typical Surfer’s Paradise
