in The Philippines

7107 islands, more than a thousand reason to visit my home country, my beloved The Philippines. I’ve been to a few, the island province of Camiguin is one of them. This breath taking island volcano is one of my favorite, with the white island beach that appears only when the tide is low, hot and cold springs, magnificent waterfalls, and their famous pastry called Pastel that is very scrumptious, not to mention the kind and hospitable locals. There are more than enough reasons to always come back here and I definitely will.

And here are some more reasons why I love my country. Up north, the Province of Ilocos Norte andIlocos Suris among the best, if not the best, tourist destinations in the region. Kapurpurawan (an Ilocano word meaning White) Rock formation, Bangui Windmills, Pagudpud, and Vigan Heritage Village –Ilocos Region’s more popular tourist attractions. They are also famous for their local delicacies and treats like the Vigan Longganisa, Chichacorn, Kalamay, Bagnet (crispy deep-fried pork belly), Empanada, and Pinakbet Pizza of Herencia Café. A bit of history and trivia, the remains of former President of the Republic of the Philippines for 20 years, Ferdinand Marcos, lie in a house turned into a museum/mausoleum in the hometown of the Marcoses in Batac, Ilocos Norte.

In the southern part of the Philippines, the island province of Cebu where you can find the oldest city in the country, attracts tourists both local and international. With its rich history and lovely people, Cebu is definitely an attraction you don’t wanna miss. The Magellan’s Cross,  Basilica del Sto. Niño, and downtown Cebu City itself, among others are the reasons why tourists come and visit the province, not to mention their famous white beaches and crystal blue sea water.

These are just some of the attractions in my beloved Philippines that you shouldn’t really miss. I’ve been to the 3 major islands Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao. I’ve traveled from North to South, from Laoag City to Davao City. Puerto Galera, Anawangin, Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro, Zambales, Bataan, Laoag..explored!  But there are still lots to see and I plan to see them all.