Sunday, February 19, 2012

Only in the Philippines

"It is more fun in the Philippines". It is only within us to explore what we have in the Philippines, to take a peek at Filipinos' history and culture mirrored by century-old churches, ancient forts and modern museums and to see the best of nature in our white-sand beaches and three-layered virgin forests.
One of my plan this year is to pursue my goal of discovering awesome place that could only be found in the Philippines.
Here is my list of places where I want to go this year and of course list of places I believe I shouldn't dare miss:
1. Ilocos Sur. I wanted to see Baluarte with my daughter and Visit Heritage Village at Vigan and of course try to ride Calesa and have a tour at Vigan Town and see St. Paul Cathedral and have a picture at the octagonal shaped bell tower that is located 10 meters to the south of the cathedral. And of course to have a taste of the famous Vigan Longganisa and Vigan Empanada
2. Banaue and Sagada. Last year, my buddies already planned to go to Banaue and experience Sagada, though it did not materialized. I just hope this time I could again see the 2000 year old Banaue rice terraces that has been recognized as one of the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and the only man made wonder that is sculpted from earth. I say again because I've seen Banaue 12 years ago and the experience is very much awesome and splendid. Though, I wasn't been able to go to Sagada that time so this time I want to re-visit Banaue and visit Sagada and experience its scenic and famous caves, hanging coffins, magnificent rice terraces, pine forests and mossy forests.
3. Bohol. One of my ultimate Philippine travel dream is to see the Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers and beautiful Beaches of Bohol.
I only have three travel plans here in the Philippines this year, though I also want to go to Palawan, Davao, Surigao, Boracay and more ......here in the Philippines, (haiizzz if only my budget permits hehe)
How about you? What is your travel experience here in the Philippines? Have you experienced fun in your travel? I do hope so for you will experience it...... only in the Philippines!!