Living There
Come see the Philippines and experience a place like no other. The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia that consists of over 7,107 islands! In one beauty pageant, a candidate was asked how many islands there were in the Philippines. She smartly asked – high tide or low tide? To answer this, when it is high tide the Philippines appear to have only 7100 islands. The other 7 islands appear only during low tide.
Currently, the recent tourism tagline is, “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”. The country is so diverse that whatever it is you are looking for, can be found there. Colonized first by the Spaniards, then by the Americans, exposed the Philippines to various cultures. When you come and see the Philippines either for business or leisure, you will surely enjoy the country, the food and the hospitality that will be extended to you. It became the norm in the Philippines to prefer Spanish inspired dishes and hamburgers instead of local foods. But don’t get me wrong, when you come to see the Philippines, you will still find many authentic and traditional Filipino dishes and cultural traditions there that will make you fall in love with the food there.
The moment you land on Philippine soil, you will experience a feeling of wellness. “Welcome” or “Mabuhay” will be the greeting that you will receive no matter where you go. Known for being hospitable, the Filipino people will make sure that you get comfortable and that you feel welcome.
When planning to come and see the Philippines, you will find that there will be a lot of places that you can see that will fit your budget. From high end posh resorts to day trips to the local Filipino market, there is always a place to go and stay. If you love nature and cool windy air, you might want to go and see Tagaytay, Antipolo, or Baguio. These are places that overlook the city. The air feels clean and cool and you will get to see the local places of interest.
If you travel there for the purpose of diving and swimming, you will find that the Philippines boast of pristine white sands and long shores ideal for relaxation and fun. Abundant marine life can be found on some of the beaches which includes the whale shark as well as colorful coral reefs. The whale shark or “butanding” can be found in the Bicol region, in a quaint town called Donsol. There are also caves with underground rivers that are a popular destination either because of their history or due to their unique structure. You can select from any of their wonderful destinations like Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, or Puerto Galera. In the Bicol region, you will find the Mayon Volcano, otherwise known as Mt. Mayon. It’s very famous for its perfect cone shape.
Aside from the wonderful scenic places that you will find in the Philippines, the country is also a shopping haven. You can find shops for high end brands and even designer clothes in some shops in Makati, the financial district of the Philippines. Food or dishes from different countries can be immediately ordered from most restaurants like Chinese, Japanese, Indian, American and Italian just to name a few.
One last thing that I would like to mention is medical tourism. A lot of tourists come and see the Philippines to get medical and dental treatments at an affordable price. The Philippines is also known to have very good schools for doctors and dentists so some foreign students also come there to study. There are so many reasons to come see the Philippines since almost everything can be found there, from nature and beautiful beaches to shopping and inexpensive medical treatment.
