PHILIPPINES

There is just an endless list of top reasons to visit Philippines and words won’t even be enough to describe the unfathomable beauty that this country has to offer. Philippines for the longest time, has been among the most-visited countries in Asia due to its positive matchless reviews from tourists. Being an archipelago which possesses everything that you want for a vacation getaway, you might actually consider just staying here forever.

One thing that sets the nation apart from many other countries is its people. Despite being a colony of foreign countries from the past such as Spain, Japan and America, the people of the Philippines has retained their innate noteworthy Filipino qualities such as friendliness, hospitability and sincere love for everyone and its country. Most of the tourists would even say that even if Filipinos may live a life of poverty, their hearts remain to be full because of the sincere love and happiness they exude even amidst adversity.

Ifugao/Igorot utilized terrace farming to grow crops in the steep mountainous regions of northern Philippines.

Among the finest top reasons to visit Philippines is the whole archipelago itself. Whatever region you may visit in the country just endows so much splendour that it might actually take you a lifetime to fully uncover the beauty that it emanates. Furthermore, having the ideal tropical climate and land has blessed the Philippines to be an abode to many natural creations including that of its rich wildlife and vegetation, pristine beaches, stunning volcanoes, breathtaking mountains, revitalizing waterfalls, serene lakes and mysterious caves. Whatever envisions you may have as a nature enthusiast can all be summed up with the diverse natural attractions the Philippines can exhibit. Some of its famous tourist destinations are Mount Apo, Chocolate Hills, Banaue Rice Terraces, Palawan, Boracay, Siargao, Enchanted River in Surigao and the list just goes on and on.

If you visit the Philippines you can’t say you have truly experienced the country if you have not tasted its exquisite cuisines which have been perfected thru time due to its many foreign culinary influences. You will be amazed as to how creative and resourceful a Filipino can get with the way he/she prepares and cooks food. Every place all throughout the country has its own unique cuisine to boast about which are among the top reasons to visit Philippines. Among the famous dishes that you should try are the spicy bicol express, the sweet and salty adobo, the sour sinigang, the saucy kare-kare, and the most famous of them all is the crunchy lechon which is always present in every festivity in the country.

Speaking of festivities, Philippines is probably one of the countries which can always find all the reasons in the world to rejoice and have fun. Even the smallest municipality in the country do celebrate a yearly fiesta to pay tribute to their patron saints. The so called fiestas or festivities are usually celebrated with a parade, floral floats, lots of dancing, games, contests and of course abundant food which serves as the highlight of the whole merry-making. Among the must-experience major festivities in the country include the Sinulog Festival in Cebu, Masskara Festival in Bacolod City, Kadayawan Festival in Davao City, Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City and a whole lot more.