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Philippines is one of ´7 of the Top Destination Brands of 2023´

Philippines.travel Speaking of the seas, farther east in Asia the Philippines also proved a big winner for its water-centric allures, winning “World’s Leading Beach Destination” (for the likes of Boracay Island off the major island of Panay and Palawan Island 118 miles to the southwest, as well as the beaches of Cebu province in the south center of the sprawling Philippine archipelago). The country also nabbed “World’s Leading Dive Destination” thanks to spots like Tubbataha Reefs Natural…

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Discovering the Cavite province resort city of Tagaytay

Located in the province of Cavite an hour north of Manila, Tagaytay (pop. around 71,000) is one of the Philippines most popular domestic destination because of its beautiful scenic landscapes, natural attractions, and relatively cooler climate, situated as it is at an altitude of 639 meters (2,096 feet). Blessed with beautiful weather and year round breezes, its perch overlooking Taal Volcano Island in the middle of Lake Taal affords mesmerizing views indeed. read post

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Baguio city an under-the-radar gem

Not for its ambrosial Ube (purple-yam) jam or the warm, English-speaking Igorots (the traditional peoples inhabiting the surrounding region). Not even for the glorious pine trees that hug the city or the smiling sunflowers that romance the hills, Baguio City is most appreciated by Filipinos for its unique personality and its youthful chutzpah (more than 65 percent of its population is under 30). Located in the Cordillera Central mountains of the country's main island Luzon, a bit over three…

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  • David Paul Appell December 28, 2023 at 8:46am
    Cool adventures in the Philippines: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/10/13/experience-the-thrill-mu...
    Experience the thrill: Must-try adventure activities in the Philippines
    The Philippines may be known for its beaches and luxury resorts, but in a country teeming with wild rivers, towering peaks and some of the most biodi…
  • Barbara Necker May 3, 2023 at 1:45pm
    I'd always had a certain idea of what Manila is like, so I was interested to read Condé Nast Traveler's report about relatively new, modern Bonifacio Global City in the Metro Manila city of Taguig: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/where-to-eat-stay-and-play-in-mani...
    When in Manila, Beeline for Bonifacio Global City
    Where to eat, stay, and play like a modern Manileño.
  • Jordan Simon February 9, 2023 at 11:41am
    CNN Travel recently included Davao, down south on Mindanao island, in a look at a dozen and a half under-the-radar gems in Asia - find out why: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/asia-underrated-places-intl-...
    https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/asia-underrated-places-intl-hnk/index.html
  • John Kipper January 4, 2023 at 1:11pm
    Here's a nice and quick recent encapsulation of the Philippines top half dozen spots to visit: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/travelling-the-philippin...
    Travelling the Philippines: Exploring the Best Tourist Destinations in the Philippines
    The Philippines is a Southeast Asian nation made up of more than 7,000 islands and home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. With its stunn…
  • José Balido December 23, 2022 at 12:20pm
    An interesting look on how the country's tourist sector has recovered after the pandemic: https://www.bworldonline.com/special-features/2022/12/19/493575/tra...
    Tracking the comeback of Philippine tourism - BusinessWorld Online
    Tourism is getting back on foot after its expansion got blown by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdowns and travel restrictions. Although…
  • Max Pesling February 24, 2022 at 10:59am
    This month the Philippines became the latest Asian country to welcome back foreign visitors for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of 2020: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/philippines-welcomes-back-foreign...
    Philippines welcomes back foreign tourists for first time in two years
    The Philippines welcomed back more than 200 foreign tourists on Thursday, becoming the latest Southeast Asian nation to reopen in a bid to revive a b…
  • The Traveling Fool May 3, 2012 at 4:36am

    Aaah the Philippines, my home away from home. I love this country.

  • Palawan Ecology Travel & Tours March 10, 2012 at 4:52am

    Try Palawan Experience.....want to know more? ask.....email leomonice@palawanecologytour.com. We are included in New7wonders of Nature and thank you for all who had voted for us.

  • Tony Tien Huynh August 28, 2010 at 2:43pm
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  • Brian Vios July 3, 2010 at 10:30am
    Hello David! How are you? Regarding about Hobbit House! I never been there! Have you been in Manila already? On October I will go back home in the Phillipines!
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