Top 5 Reasons Why it is More Fun in the Philippines
By this time, you might have seen the
latest Ludlum “Bourne” series which is “The Bourne Legacy.” You might have seen some places in the
Philippines where the movie was partially shot.
You got to see beaches and slums.
Yes, totally extreme. But you
need to explore and travel the country to see more of the rest and
have fun. Thus, the slogan: “It’s More
Fun in the Philippines!” Why?
Beaches
You can find almost anything that you
want when it comes to sea, sand, and sun in this country. If you want first class and luxurious
amenities, you have five star resorts in Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, and in
Bohol. If you want something rural and
appreciate nature at its best, you go to Mindoro, Sorsogon, and Saranggani
Province. If you want thrill and
excitement, Tawi – Tawi has several white islands and the risks of being
kidnapped by rebel terrorists; just kidding. :)
People
One of the most fascinating characteristics
of Filipinos is the warm welcome they give to foreign visitors. They always have a ready smile wearing on
their faces. Regardless of whether you
are in the slums of Tondo, or in the streets of Manila, Cebu, Davao, and
Cagayan de Oro, expect that Filipinos are ready to welcome you. What’s most important is that they can speak
English whether straight, broken, or pidgin.
Thus, you won’t have problems asking for directions and getting information from
them.
Food
Your idea of fun is not complete if you
will not try to eat balut. It is a
local food of un-hatched boiled duck eggs you will dip with vinegar and
salt. Filipinos will urge you to try
this, especially those with actual duck embryos. There are other foods you can try as well. You
can find almost all kinds of dishes in the Philippines - oriental, western,
Mediterranean, Arabian, Asian, and etc.
Festivals
Every month, local festivals are held
in different provinces. The month of
January alone has three major festivals to celebrate: Ati-AtiHan, Dinagyang, and
Sinulog. Each festival has different
themes. Obando Festival is for barren women; Bantayan Lechon Festival is for
roasted pig; and Lanzones Festival is for the lanzones fruit as examples. You might as well request from the website of
Department of Tourism - Philippines to provide you with calendar of festivals
so that you can plan your itinerary.
Natural and Man Made Spots
The Philippines is proud that there
are two landmarks which made it in the wonders of the world list. Banaue Rice Terraces is known to be the 8th
Man Made Wonder of the World and the Underground River in Palawan made it to
list of “Natural Wonders of The World.”
In addition, the Monfort Cave in Samal Island, Davao del Norte is listed
in the Guinness Book of World Records as having the largest colony of bats in
the world. With these sites as examples,
you are sure that there are lots of places to explore in this country.