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The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands lying about 500 mi(805 km) off the southeast coast of Asia. Only about 7% of the islands are larger than one square mile and only 1/3 have names. The islands are classified into 3 parts. The capital Manila is on the largest, Luzon, to the north. Mindanao can be found in to the south and Visayas in the middle. The islands are of volcanic origin, with the larger ones crossed by mountain ranges. The climate is hot, humid, and tropical. The highest peak is Mount Apo in Mindanao. The Philippines is known for its pristine beaches and diving sites. But with 7,107 islands, there are many things to do and explore than just the beaches.
The Philippines seems an aberration in Asia. Since gaining full independence in 1946, it has had a decidedly pro-Western-oriented view owing much to 333 years of being a Spanish colony and from almost fifty of American occupation - only briefly interrupted by Japanese occupation during WWII. Predominantly Roman Catholic, it has an unmistakable, palpable Latin American vibe. The American brought English which is widely-spoken throughout the archipelago. Despite their tortured colonial past, Filipinos remain among the world's friendliest people especially amongst foreigners. Quick Facts: - 12th most populous country. - English and Filipino(Tagalog) are both official languages - Eight to ten million Filipinos live and work throughout the globe - almost throughout all 141 countries and territories This description has been edited by 17 people. Travel and Tourism Guides for Popular Cities in Philippines |
Philippines Travel Blogs
Jun 19, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008
We all get
out of the ferry trying to find a bus at the ferry terminal - and this place is
a bit of a hassle. Other places at bus stations around the Philippines
people have generally been very friendly and quite willing to help you to get
on the right bus without trying to make money out of you. Here at Batangas it
is very different. The people around aims at making a quick buck on the
foreigners if they can - hence we soon realize we can not expect to get
reliable information from mo...
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Jun 02, 2006 - Sep 06, 2008
Harrogate, England, UK -› Prague, Czech Republic -› ...
People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip:
It was just after 5am when i was dropped into the Manila suburbs and for the first time in ages, i really didn't feel safe. With my backpack and all my valuables, i didn't want to be a sitting target and decided that i needed to get into a taxi as soon as possible, regardless of the cost. I had absolutely no clue where i was and just agreed to pay the driver 120 peso ($3) just for peace of mind. I'm sure it would have been 60-70&nbs...
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Jul 19, 2008
We arrived the island around 9:30 in the morning and from the ferry we transfered to an open air bus for the guided tour.
From http://www.corregidorisland.com/
Corregidor is a small rocky island in the Philippines about 48 kilometers west of Manila which is stragetically located at the entrance of Manila Bay. This island fortress stands as a memorial for the courage, valor, and heroism of its Filipino and American defenders who bravely held their ground against the overwhelming number of i...
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Feb 07, 2007 - Jun 14, 2008
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It all started with a text message. My friend Eric Lim from Sykes texted me one afternoon and asked if I was interested to go to Sumilon Island with him and his schoolmates from Xavier U(Ateneo de Cagayan de Oro). I had no idea where Sumilon was so I was hesitant to say yes to Eric, but since I didn't have any weekend errands that time, I decided to agree. On Friday afternoon, I met Eric, Debbie, and Sicily at Bo's Coffee Shop at...
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