Perfect beaches, friendly locals, beautiful nature, this country has it all. Plus, it’s a cheap country to travel. Who can denies the excitement of visiting The Philippines? Here we suggest you 10 reasons why you should travel to The Philippines
1. The people
No doubt that Filipinos’ hospitality is incomparable! They are kind, friendly, extremely welcoming and curious but also respectful. Filipinos love to sing and dance whenever in occasion to celebrate. Get in touch and becoming friends with Filipinos is easy. They turned out as faithful, kind and caring friends!
2. Paradise Beaches and Islands
With 7,107 islands formed the country, Philippines islands and beaches are paradise. Hardly to find better beaches in the world than beaches there. White sandy beaches, turquoise crystal-clear water, and many more excitement can be easily found all along the country! Who can denied the beauty of White Beach in Boracay, Pink Beach in Santa Cruz that has been spotted as one of the best in the world? No hard to find your dream beach.
3. Shopping
Shopping in the Philippines can be a quite worthwhile experience, since the country is well-known with many great handicraft center. Definitely Manila has fantastic shopping opportunities. A lot of places to go and it all depends on what you intend to buy. You can visit SM City North EDSA, the biggest mall in Sout East Asia, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay, the 2nd largest mall in the Philippines and the 4th largest shopping mall in the world.
Boutiques, supermarkets, fashion outlets, restaurants of all kinds, coffee shops, movie theaters and 3D cinemas, Internet cafes, Spas, you will find everything there to entertain yourself for a whole day. If you look for something like a flea market, check out Greenhills Shopping Center in San Juan, loads of stalls with DVDs, antiques, jewelry and pearls and of course cheap fake branded clothes.
4. Nature, Flora and Fauna
As one of the most diverse wildlife in the world, you will find more than 600 species of birds, over 300 species of reptiles and amphibians, nearly 200 mammal species and at least 400 coral species. From the giant whale shark to the world's smallest fish (Pandaca pygmea), everything you can dream of is united in the beautiful islands of the Philippines.
Philippines also has some stunning surroundings, the fantastic Chocolate hills in Bohol, the Rice Terrace in Banaue, and the incredible archipelago of El Nido. You may also climb the Mount Pinatubo, one of the 37 volcanoes, or see the world’s smallest volcano of Taal. You can discover caves, lakes, waterfalls, and many more. If you love nature, you will definitely love the Philippines.
5. Weather and Climate
As a tropical country, the weather in the Philippines does not extremely hot nor extremely hot. You can easily adapt to the tropical weather while the best time to be here is between November and May.
6. Food
Filipinos loves their food and there are a lot of things worth trying! Filipino food is a mix of Malay, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, and American cuisine. For example Calamansi juice, Banana Ketchup, Halo – Halo, Pancit, Sinigang, and Barbecue sticks, Adobo and many more. If you’re into something extreme, be brave and try Balut, a boiled egg with duck’s embryo inside. And yeah, the seafood here is pretty nice. Fresh, delicious, and all for very low prices. Mouth – watering!
7. Cheap Alcohol
The Philippines is a place where Rhum is Cheaper than juice. Prices for booze in the Philippines are one of the cheapest in the world. One of the famous one is Red Horse Beer. Stronger than normal Beer and cost 20 pesos (half a US Dollar). A bottle of Tanduay Rhum cost 1 US Dollar. Watch out for their Rhum, it looks like Malibu!
8. Massage, Relax and Rejuvenate
One of the greatest things to do in Philippines is pampering your body with a good massage. Massage places and spas are all over the country, from luxury spas to massage ladies on the beach, you will find them almost everywhere.
9. No Language Barrier
Over 90% of the Filipinos speaks English, from a 3 year old kid to the 90 year old granny. English is the language of the government, and the preference for written communication, be it in school or business. There are also plenty of English version newspapers and magazines.
10. The Colorful Jeepney
Another thing you have to do in the Philippines is riding in or on a jeepney! Why? Because it's fun! It's cheap and it's windy, no need of an air conditioner! The Filipinos opened the back, added two benches, gave them a colorful and unique design, decorative ornaments, flashy paintings, stars, dots and sometimes even extra lights. And just like that, the Philippine jeepney became a cultural sign of the country.
An average jeepney can carry 16 - 20 passengers, two up front next to the driver and 14 - 18 seated in the back facing each other on two benches. Well, that's the normal case, but often you'll see an extra body hanging outside or onto the back, or people even occupy the roof.
Ready to explore the country with the adventurous Jeepney?
Source : justonewayticket.com
