Exploring the Philippines | Best Things To Do In The Philippines Islands
Discover more of the Philippines by finding out the 6 best things to do
across the Philippine islands.
There are so many wonderful and noteworthy tourist spots in the
Philippines that it is nearly impossible to keep count of them all. The
Philippine islands are so rich
and beautiful that each will have something to offer to different kinds of
travelers. Be it holiday makers, backpackers and all other kinds of
enthusiasts, there’s always something for you to enjoy within the
archipelago.
The Philippines is divided into 3 different geographical island groups.
Luzon, the northern part of the country, Visayas, comprises the middle
part of the archipelago, and Mindanao at the southern end. Each of these
divisions has its own story to tell. Each is important in
Philippine culture and
history. And most importantly, for the sake of this list, each has its own
unique places for a wide array of different activities. Activities such as
the following:
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Surfing. Surfing is one of the most popular things to do in the
country. There are wave breaks for beginners and professionals alike all
over the country. La Union, Baler, and Siargao are some of the most
popular surfing spots in the country, with Siargao being considered the
surfing capital of the Philippines.
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Trekking/Mountain Climbing. Aside from the beach, there is one
other thing about the Philippines that could be a place of great
adventure: the mountains. These mountains have amazing trail paths and
most of all, it will reward you with incredible, jaw-dropping panoramic
views. Mount Kitanglan, Pinatubo, Taal, and Mayon Volcano are some of
the most frequently trekked places.
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Scuba Diving. White sand beaches aren’t the only thing that the
Philippines can be proud of. What lies beneath its turquoise blue waters
is equally mesmerizing, if not more. The Philippines has some of the
most popular scuba diving locations in the world, a few of them are even
UNESCO Heritage Sites. Tubbatha Reefs, Malapascua, Coron, and Balicasag
are all worthy diving spots.
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Nightlife. The nightlife in the Philippines has been blossoming
over the past decades. If you want to party with style and luxury, try
out the big cities like Manila and Cebu. There are also parties held on
beach sides, like in Siargao, Boracay, and Palawan. You would also find
it a lot easier to socialize in the Philippines because the people are
warm and friendly. Plus most of the Filipino people speak average to
good English, so you really wouldn’t find it hard to get around and make
friends.
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Seeing the Old Architectures. There are a lot of buildings,
churches, and cultural homes in the Philippines that have stood for
decades, some even centuries. You will surely learn a thing or two about
the country by visiting these places. Vigan, Bohol, Dapitan, and Baguio
all have excellent old architecture for you to check out.
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Relax. Perhaps the thing a lot of us want the most is to relax.
As mentioned, there are thousands of islands in the Philippines. A lot
of them provide perfect places for relaxation. The beach, mini-islands,
waterfalls, mountains, springs, you name it. There are relaxing resorts
in these places for you to relax in for a few days. These places are
even perfect honeymoon destinations.
You can stay for years in this country and still never run out of things
to do and places to see. What’s great is that it caters to everyone. If
you love the sea, the mountains, the wilderness, or city life, the
Philippines has a great place for you. A piece of good
travel advice for
visiting the Philippines is to visit it more than once. More than twice,
even. The official slogan for the tourism in the Philippines is “It’s more
fun in the Philippines”, fly to the country and you will see that it is.
