During
my one-month tour of the Philippines I traveled across a lot of the country,
visited many of the islands, and stayed in a lot of its major towns. Some of the towns were simply stop overs to
other things, but others demanded my attention.
Here is a list of my top 7 favorite cities in the Philippines and how
they rank.
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Top 10 Things to Do: Philippines
The
Philippines is full of fun and exciting things to do; so many it’s hard to do
them all in just one trip. So, to help
you decide on where you should focus your vacation time, I have compiled a list
of my personal top 10 favorite things I did while in the Philippines.
Philippines Promo
My tour of Southeast Asia started off strong with a month-long trip to the Philippines. The Philippines might have been one of my favorite places I have visited. A country made of 7,641 islands, the Philippines has something to offer for everyone. Whether you want to relax on the beach in Coron, island hop in El Nido, party in Boracay, swim with sea turtles in Dumaguete, or make an adventure in Bohol, the Philippines has it all. To celebrate the completion of our tour of the Philippines, I wanted to share this video posted by my girlfriend from 'The Jade Parade.'
Bohol
Tarsier monkey |
Bohol, an island located in south
central Philippines, may not be as famous as some of the other islands in the
Philippines, but it is well worth a visit.
Most famous for its Chocolate Hills and Tarsiers, Bohol also offers an
array of other highlights for those wanting either an adventurous or beach
vacation. This tropical paradise has it
all from white sandy beaches to tropical forest covered mountains.
Dumaguete
Sea turtle at Apo Island |
Dumaguete
is a vibrant city in south central Philippines known as the “City of Gentle
People.” A university town, thousands of
students pour into the city everyday to attend one of its great
universities. Not only is Dumaguete a
jump off point for snorkeling and diving trips or travel to the eastern and
southern islands, but it offers up some great sightseeing, food, and
entertainment itself.
Bais
Bais
is a small town in south central Philippines known mainly for its large sandbar
and dolphin watching. Though the town
itself may not have a lot to offer tourists it is a good day trip town from
Dumaguete or to overnight in for an early morning excursion.
Tibiao
Kawa baths |
Tibiao
may not be on most people’s radar, but it’s truly a worthy addition to anyone’s
vacation. Known for their kawa hot
baths, Tibiao might be one of the most relaxing places in the Philippines. The kawa baths are large metal pots that are
heated from below by large wooden fires.
As the water heats they add herbs and flowers which, as they release
their oils into the water, creates essentially an herbal hot tub.
Boracay
I Love Boracay sandcastle on White Beach |
Boracay,
a small island in central Philippines, could possibly be the Philippines
largest tourist draw. The number of
tourist here could be a turn-off for those wanting a quite getaway. Hyped as the Philippines party capital, it
truly lives up to its name, but it has far more to offer than just its
nightlife.
Palawan: A Video Compilation
Palawan, the most beautiful island in the world, is truly a site to be seen. From the UNESCO subterranean river to the amazing beaches, Palawan is in a world of its own. Trying to capture all Palawan has to offer, I have compiled a short video to showcase this amazing place.
Top 5 Things You Must Do in Palawan
Palawan
has been rated the most beautiful island in the world and it is easy to see
why. With so many white sandy beaches,
crystal clear water, coral reefs, and tourist attractions it’s hard to decide
just what to do. So, I have put together
a short list of my personal ‘top 5 things you must do in Palawan.’
5. Street Food
Puerto Princesa
Puerto
Princesa, located in the center of Palawan Island, is known as the greenest (due
to the fact that they have four annual tree planting festivals) and cleanest city
in the Philippines. Whether you are in
the mood for floating down an underground river, having a chill night walking
the Bay Walk, or visiting a local craft brewery, Puerto Princesa should be your
port of call.
El Nido
Island hopping in El Nido |
El
Nido is one of the most visited towns in Palawan and possibly the Philippinesas a whole. It’s located on the northern
end of Palawan Island in western Philippines. Palawan Island has been rated the
most beautiful island in the world and El Nido is its defining city.
First Week: Philippines
Jade and I in the Twin Lagoon, Coron, Philippines |
I
started my new travels in the Philippines and have been at it for a little over
a week and this is my story. It’s a
simple story of the confusion of arrival in a new country, excursions on
tropical islands and beaches, and that one time we slept outside in the bottle
storage area on the porch of a ticket office (yea that happened).
Coron Island Hopping
Banul Beach from the drone |
The
town of Coron may be a sleepy little town for tourist’s standards, but the
islands that surround the area are far from it.
The most prominent of these islands is the island of Coron (not to be
confused with the city) just across the bay.
The island of Coron was the original site of the town till it was moved
to its current location for more space.
The Tagbanua tribe still inhabit the island and have a
title of Ancestral Domain over it, so all tourist that enter must pay a fee.
Coron
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Panoramic of the bay from my hotel |
Coron is located in the northern most island of the
Palawan island chain and is amongst the most visited areas by tourist in the
Philippines. The town itself is a sleepy
little town with not a whole lot to offer in the food/nightlife/tourist scenes,
but the tours outside of town are first-rate and are why Coron should be on
everyone’s to-do list.
Tagaytay
Taal Volcano in the distance from Tagaytay, Philippines |
Located
about 56 km from Manila, Tagaytay is the first stop for many tourists on their
way through the Philippines. The
cheapest option for traveling there is by bus; costing 65 pesos ($1.30). Tagaytay’s most prominent point of interest
is the Taal Volcano. Sitting in the
middle of Lake Taal, Taal Volcano is the worlds smallest active volcano and the
Philippines second most active.
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