Philippines Tourism & Travel Guide - Know Before you Go!

Philippines Overview

The sovereign state in Southeast Asia was not always a popular tourist destination, but the archipelagic country has so much diversity and so much to see, people are now thronging to it. The location on the Pacific Ring of Fire may make it prone to natural disasters, but its Spanish colony roots give it enough tourist appeal. It’s seen Spanish, Portugese and Americans, so there’s a diverse mix of tradition and culture here. The ally of the United States may have seen a decline in their tourism in the 80s, but it’s back up and strewn with tourists. From Manila for business, entertainment and culture to the monuments in Cebu and Mount Apo in Davao, there’s a lot to see here. There’s also the American centric Baguio for those who want to see the World Heritage site, rice terraces and a cathedral. Being an archipelagic country, you can’t forget how important beaches and islands are to the Philippines, with the Pamalican island beach being one of the most popular, almost as much as the White Island and Santa Cruz. And if national parks are your thing, there’s nothing better than the Philippines. The country has, in recent times, become popular for the Chocolate Hills and especially for the atoll coral reef, Tubbataha, as well as the Apo Reef and Mayon Volcano - which you’d want to steer a bit clear of, since it’s an active volcano! From lakes and mountains to parks and forts, there’s enough to see and do here for it to be on your list of destinations to visit.