The Philippines has become a world-class travel destination. Each Philippine island has its unique experience to offer tourists of all shapes, sizes and interests. And the good thing about the Philippines is this — it has more than 7,100 islands. No wonder the Conde Nast Traveller named the Philippines as a Destination to Watch in 2013. The New York Times is now saying pretty much the same thing. Continue reading Philippines: World’s 46 Places to Go in 2013
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Why It’s More Fun in the Philippines: Department of Tourism TV Commercials
The second TV commercial launched by the Department of Tourism (DoT) explores various reasons why it’s more fun in the Philippines. It features photos/memes created by internet users. The opening statement: “We asked people why it’s more fun in the Philippines.” A collection of nice photographs labelled “It’s more fun in the Philippines”. Continue reading Why It’s More Fun in the Philippines: Department of Tourism TV Commercials
Staring Contests: It’s More Fun in the Philippines
The Department of Tourism (DoT) released the two TV commercials for the “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” campaign (#itsmorefuninthePhilippines). This 15-second commercial features the iconic Philippine Tarsier, one of the smallest known primates which can fit comfortably in one hand. The caption: “Staring Contests. More fun in the Philippines.” Continue reading Staring Contests: It’s More Fun in the Philippines
Summer Getaway in the Philippines
It’s summer! Tourists are surely searching for the perfect getaway adventure. For students, school year 2012 is about to end soon, well, actually depending if they have to take removal exams. For working people, there’s a rare 5-day extra long weekend this April. Continue reading Summer Getaway in the Philippines
Typhoon Watch 2012: List of Typhoons
Here we go again. Year 2011 is over, with its 19 typhoons (see list of 2011 typhoons). As we start with 2012, we again note that the state of the weather affects our travels, vacations and pretty much everything that we do. We should always be mindful of severe weather conditions, like typhoons or tropical storms (called cyclones and hurricanes somewhere else in the planet). Considering that an average of 20 storms visit the Philippines each year, it may be worth something to list down the typhoons as they hit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Please check from time to time for more updates (presented in reverse chronology; see also 2011, 2010 and 2009 lists). Continue reading Typhoon Watch 2012: List of Typhoons
It’s More Fun in the Philippines!
Getting upstairs is more fun in the Philippines, through the scenic view and cool atmosphere of the Banaue Rice Terraces. Commuting is more fun in the Philippines, through the clean and crystal-clear waters of Palawan. Even status updates are more fun, with underwater photos of you diving after a huge whale shark in Donsol. Continue reading It’s More Fun in the Philippines!
The Manor at Camp John Hay, Baguio City
They say the early bird gets the worm. True. But there’s more. Those who rise early get to discover that this early, the first week of November, there’s fog in Metro Manila. Yes, fog, not smog. A truly wonderful sight. It’s so beautiful (well, at least for those with roof over their heads), with the blinking red light on top of the nearby cellsite greatly muted and dispersed. It’s like being in Baguio City. Except nothing really substitutes for Baguio. Continue reading The Manor at Camp John Hay, Baguio City
Exploring Fort Santiago and Rizal Shrine in Intramuros, Manila City
“You haven’t been to Fort Santiago?” And so my wife started chiding for not having visited Fort Santiago, like it’s a national sin. Last weekend I had my unplanned tour of Intramuros, particularly Fort Santiago. I made a quick stop to search for Kilometer 0 and to take photos of the Cory/Ninoy Aquino Shrine. Continue reading Exploring Fort Santiago and Rizal Shrine in Intramuros, Manila City
The First Automated Philippine Elections
In this blog we talk about food, places and anything that has to do with travel to and in the Philippines. Politics is farthest from the subject matter and thrust of VisitPinas.com. But the 2010 election holds a special place in Philippine history and not because it’s a national holiday (see full list of 2010 holidays). Continue reading The First Automated Philippine Elections
World Heritage Sites of the Philippines
The Philippines has a number of World Heritage Sites, classified as cultural and natural, declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). There are other sites submitted for inclusion, but we shall feature them here once they make it to the list of World Heritage Sites. In the meantime, here are the existing five (5) sites on the list: Continue reading World Heritage Sites of the Philippines