Discover the Philippines

Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part of planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into unfamiliar places, people and culture are paramount.

Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.

It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!

DISCOVER THE PHILIPPINES

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The Philippines is a country favorably located in relation to many of Southeast Asia’s main water bodies: the South China Sea, Philippine Sea, Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, and Luzon strait.

It has a tropical climate one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world.

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More than7,100 islands fall within the borders of the Philippines hotspots, identified as one of the world’s biologically richest countries. This includes over 6,000 plant species and many bird species.

The Philippine islands are divided into three groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao all surrounded with water.

The Philippines lies in Southeast Asia, making it a cultural crossroads, where Chinese, Spaniards, Americans, Japanese ancestors gave the country a unique cultural and racial blend.

For almost 300 years, the Philippines was governed as a territory of the Vice-royalty of New Spain. Then, the islands were ceded by Spain to the United. In World War II, the Japanese empire invaded the Philippines. Allied troops defeated the Japanese and the Philippines finally received its independence from the Americans.

It would be very interesting to travel to the Philippines and see the multiple ethnicity and cultures that are found throughout the islands. The influence of America is undoubtedly prevalent in their lifestyle. The United States bequeathed to the Philippines the English language and a stronger affinity for Western culture. The Filipinos are in constant attempt to imitate American fashion and music!

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Businesses catering to Americans flourish in the Philippines. McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Subway, California Pizza, Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dunkin’ Donuts and many more can be found in the Philippines, as well as Walmart, Sam’s, ACE Hardware, etc. The supermarkets are filled with American goods – Hershey’s Kisses, M&Ms, Nescafe and Sanka Coffee, Tobblerone, Hormel Corned Beef, Spam, Campbell Soups, Kellogg’s, Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Lays Chips, Planters Products, etc. American foods are available when you travel to the Philippines!

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People who come and live in the Philippines find the living standards just fine. The lifestyle is perfectly in tune with all the peace and quiet one could ask for, and/or the excitement when desired.

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