{"id":7054940,"date":"2026-09-02T18:53:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T18:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/10-best-places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T18:53:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T18:53:19","slug":"10-best-places-to-visit-in-the-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7054940","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Places To Visit In The Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>best places to visit in the Philippines<\/strong> are widely distributed among its three main islands: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. More than 7,000 smaller islands make up the country, so you can just imagine the number of beaches, dive sites, and marine ecosystems that can be found here!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beauty of the Philippines doesn\u2019t end in its waters. The country is also home to various mountain ranges, unusual hills, towering cliffs and underground caves. In fact, some of these tourist spots are officially recognized by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UNESCO<\/a> as important sites.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine all these characteristics and you have a world-class tourist destination that I proudly call my home.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Read More:\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/best-time-to-visit-the-philippines\/\">Local\u2019s Guide on the Best Time to Visit the Philippines<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!--noindex--><!--\/noindex--><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span id=\"here-are-my-top-picks-of-the-best-places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\"><strong>Here are my top picks of the best places to visit in the Philippines:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span id=\"best-places-to-visit-in-luzon\">Best places to visit in Luzon<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"batanes\"><strong>Batanes<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=70283\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/batanes-Philippines.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/batanes-Philippines-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/batanes-Philippines-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mahatao Tayid Lighthouse, Batanes, Philippines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask anyone who has been to Batanes, and they will surely say that it is arguably the most beautiful place in the Philippines. Located at the northernmost part of the country, this travel destination is for the one who\u2019s willing to disregard the loud calls of the more famous tourist spots and settle for a serene and nature-centered vacation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enjoy the most out of Batanes, visit during the dry season. Head to North Batan and do a little ode to \u2018Sound of Music\u2019 in the rolling hills of Vayang. It offers the best views of the mountains, the islands and the West Philippine Sea.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a trip to Sabtang and see the famous stone houses of Batanes that stood for over a hundred years now. Rent a bike and pay a visit to the Honesty Coffee Shop, an unmanned variety store that banks on your honesty for payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"manila\"><a href=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/things-to-do-in-manila-philippines\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Manila<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"900\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=47085\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"Steve and Ryazan Tristram in Luneta Manila\" class=\"wp-image-47085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Steve-and-Ryazan-Tristram-in-Luneta-Manila.jpg 506w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Steve-and-Ryazan-Tristram-in-Luneta-Manila-169x300.jpg 169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steve and Ryazan Tristram in Luneta Park, Manila<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting the Philippines would most likely entail that you enter through Manila, the country\u2019s capital city. However, it deserves to be more than just a gateway to your tropical destinations. Manila has several cities that are home to equally interesting heritage sites and activities. It is the main hub of the country and one of the best places to visit in the Philippines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested in<\/span> Philippine history? Go on a walking tour at the historic <strong>Intramuros<\/strong>. Travelling for food? Take a <strong>Binondo<\/strong> Asian food crawl. Shopping your heart out? Manila is known to have some of the largest malls in the whole world, like the <strong>Mall of Asia<\/strong> and the bargain-haven<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <strong>Divisoria and Baclaran<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=47086\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"Jeepney of Manila\" class=\"wp-image-47086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jeepney-of-Manila-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jeepney-of-Manila-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jeepney-of-Manila-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jeepney-of-Manila-610x343.jpg 610w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jeepney-of-Manila-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jeepney-of-Manila.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jeepney of Manila<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the best world-renowned hotel chains that are in the Philippines are but a short ride away from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. You can stay around City of Manila (where Intramuros and other heritage sites can be found), Pasay (near the airport), Makati (the business district), or the Bonifacio Global City (BGC, the upscale neighbourhood of the metro).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Read More:\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/things-i-miss-from-the-philippines\/\">8 Things I Miss From The Philippines (More Fun In The Philippines)<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"banaue-ifugao\"><strong>Banaue, Ifugao<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=70284\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Rice-Terraces-in-Ifugao-CAR.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Rice-Terraces-in-Ifugao-CAR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Rice-Terraces-in-Ifugao-CAR-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rice Terraces in Ifugao C.A.R<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the places that do not fail to make it to the list is Banaue in Ifugao Province. Primarily, it is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Banaue and Batad Rice Terraces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go on a guided trek and marvel at the natural terraces carved into the mountains by the indigenous people 2000 years ago. Many believe that no other huge machineries were utilized to etch these terraces other than the bare hands of the ancestors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you see the grandiose beauty and intricacy of the rice terraces, you will surely be in awe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"el-nido-palawan\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/things-to-do-in-el-nido-palawan\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Nido, Palawan<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=47462\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"El Nido Island: Best Places to visit in the Philippines\" class=\"wp-image-47462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/El-Nido-Island-Hopping-Guide-and-Tour-Costs.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/El-Nido-Island-Hopping-Guide-and-Tour-Costs-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/El-Nido-Island-Hopping-Guide-and-Tour-Costs-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/El-Nido-Island-Hopping-Guide-and-Tour-Costs-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/El-Nido-Island-Hopping-Guide-and-Tour-Costs-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Island hopping in El Nido, Palawan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Island hopping IS El Nido, Palawan. It has gained such a strong reputation among the beach-loving community that no further advertisement needs to be done for the town to attract more people. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El Nido is a protected area in the Philippines and is considered <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one of the best places to visit in the Philippines. The pictures, the stories, and the repeated visits are enough to make others curious about the beauty that is El Nido.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=55331\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"Papaya Beach in El Nido Palawan\" class=\"wp-image-55331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Papaya-Beach-in-El-Nido-Palawan.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Papaya-Beach-in-El-Nido-Palawan-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Papaya-Beach-in-El-Nido-Palawan-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Papaya Beach in El Nido Palawan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine having a group of 45 islands and islets as your playground, characterized by towering cliffs and marvelous<\/span> marine life. Once you board that tour boat, you will see just how pristine the environment is. Enter through small lagoons and secret beaches that never fail to amaze you<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dive deep into the waters to discover an equally beautiful world filled with exotic fish, coral reefs and other life forms. Enjoy swimming in the turquoise blue waters that are consistently clear on whichever island you go.<\/span> I wrote another article about the <a href=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/el-nido-island-hopping\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"47424\">Best El Nido Island Hopping Guide and Packages for First Time Visitors<\/a>, it will surely help you to choose which type of island hopping tour to pick. I\u2019m sure you will love it all! <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/things-to-do-in-puerto-princesa-palawan\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"44945\"><strong>Best Tourist Spots and Things to Do in Puerto Princesa, Palawan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span id=\"best-places-to-visit-in-visayas\">Best places to visit in Visayas<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"kalanggaman-island-leyte\"><strong>Kalanggaman Island, Leyte<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=70285\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Kalanggaman-Island-Leyte.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Kalanggaman-Island-Leyte-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Kalanggaman-Island-Leyte-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kalanggaman Island Leyte<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best places to visit in the Philippines is Kalanggaman Island in Leyte. \u201cLanggam\u201d in Leyte\u2019s local dialect translates to the word bird, which is the shape of the island itself, hence the name. It has long been enjoyed by local travellers as one of the undiscovered beautiful places in the Philippines \u2013 until social media and word of mouth couldn\u2019t contain such wondrous beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is easy to judge Kalanggaman as another white sand beach destination which is quite common in the country. However, once you see what is underneath its clear waters, you will understand why this island in Leyte has captured the hearts of many.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hire a boat and let your local guide take you to the best spots to snorkel and dive in the area. Kalanggaman Island is a great place to relax and be one with nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"cebu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/things-to-do-in-cebu-philippines\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cebu<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=70287\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Magellan-Shrine-Mactan-Shrine-Cebu-Philippines.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Magellan-Shrine-Mactan-Shrine-Cebu-Philippines-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Magellan-Shrine-Mactan-Shrine-Cebu-Philippines-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Magellan Shrine Mactan Shrine, Cebu, Philippines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This province, regarded as the \u201c<em><strong>Queen City of the South<\/strong><\/em>\u201c, is definitely one of the best places to visit in the Philippines. Not only is Cebu booming economically, but it also boasts of natural wonders and historic landmarks that are enough to fill a month-long itinerary \u2013 or two!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=70286\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Magellans-Cross-Cebu-City.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Magellans-Cross-Cebu-City-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Magellans-Cross-Cebu-City-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Magellan\u2019s Cross, Cebu City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cebu is where you will find Magellan\u2019s Cross and the Mactan Shrine, two significant symbols in the Philippine history of discovery and colonization. In the same historically-rich tourist spot, you\u2019ll find dozens of white sand beaches, trekkable hills, whale shark habitats and towering waterfalls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the thriving surroundings of Cebu, adventure tourism is a big thing in the whole province. Think canyoneering, stand up paddling, scuba diving and skywalking a la James Bond!<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/best-beaches-in-the-philippines\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"48791\">The 12 Best Beaches in the Philippines To Visit Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"bohol\"><strong>Bohol<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=70288\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Stephen-and-Ryazan-of-Everything-Zany-in-Bohol-Philippines.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Stephen-and-Ryazan-of-Everything-Zany-in-Bohol-Philippines-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Stephen-and-Ryazan-of-Everything-Zany-in-Bohol-Philippines-768x491.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stephen and Zan in Bohol, Philippines <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever seen a postcard from or of the Philippines that show brown-colored<\/span> grassy hills? This widely-photographed tourist destination is located in Bohol and has helped put the province on<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> various lists of the top destinations in the Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=44387\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"Loboc River in Bohol Philippines\" class=\"wp-image-44387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Loboc-River-in-Bohol-Philippines.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Loboc-River-in-Bohol-Philippines-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Loboc-River-in-Bohol-Philippines-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Loboc-River-in-Bohol-Philippines-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Loboc-River-in-Bohol-Philippines-610x343.jpg 610w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Loboc-River-in-Bohol-Philippines-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Loboc-River-in-Bohol-Philippines-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Loboc-River-in-Bohol-Philippines-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Loboc-River-in-Bohol-Philippines-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Loboc-River-in-Bohol-Philippines-735x413.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am talking about the Chocolate Hills, a group of small landforms that is most probably unique to the Philippines. When the dry season comes to an end, you will see the green hills turn into chocolate brown. When you see hundreds of these, it is truly a sight to behold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bohol is also known for another thing: its resident tarsiers that are considered <\/span>endangered nowadays. This small primate has eyes so big they almost occupy its whole face! The utmost<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> care and research is being done for the welfare of these animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I wrote other articles about the <a href=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/things-to-do-in-bohol-philippines\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"61234\">best things to do in Bohol<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/how-to-get-from-manila-to-bohol-philippines\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"64928\">transport guide from Manila to Bohol<\/a> in case you are interested to know more about this beautiful island in the Visayas region. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"boracay-aklan\"><a href=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/things-to-do-in-boracay-philippines\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Boracay, Aklan<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=70289\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Boracay-Philippines.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Boracay-Philippines-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Boracay-Philippines-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boracay, Philippines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been to Boracay, Aklan years ago and have found it irresistibly beautiful, we can\u2019t wait for you to check out how it is nowadays. With the influx of tourism in the area, not much had been done to sustain the beauty that made Boracay and the Philippines known worldwide \u2013 until the local government stepped in and reclaimed the area. It is once again gained the local\u2019s recommendation as one of the best places to visit in the Philippines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"539\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=44601\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"Sunset in Boracay Philippines\" class=\"wp-image-44601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sunset-in-Boracay-Philippines.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sunset-in-Boracay-Philippines-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sunset-in-Boracay-Philippines-768x406.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sunset-in-Boracay-Philippines-1024x541.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sunset-in-Boracay-Philippines-610x322.jpg 610w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sunset-in-Boracay-Philippines-1080x570.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sunset-in-Boracay-Philippines-735x388.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gone are the days of mindless partying, beachfront disrespecting and overcommercializing of the island. Today, Boracay is more gorgeous than ever, with its white sandy beach free from obstructions, its vast waters safer and clearer, and the businesses compliant of regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunset in Boracay on a catamaran, with a drink on hand and your loved one beside you \u2013 sounds like the best date to me!<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/how-to-get-from-manila-to-boracay-philippines\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"63810\">3 Ways How to Get from Manila to Boracay (Philippines)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span id=\"best-places-to-visit-in-mindanao\">Best places to visit in Mindanao<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"siargao-island-surigao-del-norte\"><strong>Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=70290\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Siargao-Island-Philippines.jpeg 1020w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Siargao-Island-Philippines-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Siargao-Island-Philippines-768x448.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Siargao Island Philippines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surigao del Norte is one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines, and thanks to the recent boom in tourism in Siargao Island, the province is now frequented by residents and foreigners alike. One thing unites them all: SURFING.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siargao Island is a haven for surfers. It has long been known to have great waves, with the elusive Cloud 9 swells always the talk of the town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it was only a few years ago that Siargao has made it to the bucket list of almost everyone. It is rightfully earned, because more people should know how truly world-class this destination is or could become.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=70291\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Daku-Island-in-Siargao.jpeg 1020w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Daku-Island-in-Siargao-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Daku-Island-in-Siargao-768x448.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Daku Island in Siargao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from surfing, one of the popular things to do while in Siargao Island is island hopping. Let a local guide take you to Naked Island, Daku Island and Guyam Island. During one of your days there, rent a motorbike and drive to worthwhile spots such as the Magpupungko Rock Pools.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"davao\"><strong>Davao\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Davao is known to be one of the safe places to visit in the Philippines, although it can be generalized that the country is safe to explore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=70292\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/View-of-Mount-Apo-in-Davao-City.jpeg 1020w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/View-of-Mount-Apo-in-Davao-City-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/View-of-Mount-Apo-in-Davao-City-768x448.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Mount Apo in Davao City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main tourist attractions in Davao is Mount Apo, one of the highest mountains in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. To reach the peak of the mountain, most organizers allot two days of trekking. If you are able-bodied, this is a great experience to partake.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=62289\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"Civet Cat Droppings Coffee Beans\" class=\"wp-image-62289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Civet-Cat-Droppings-Coffee-Beans.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Civet-Cat-Droppings-Coffee-Beans-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Civet-Cat-Droppings-Coffee-Beans-768x444.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Civet Cat Droppings Coffee Beans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While in the vicinity, try something exotic: <a href=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/list-of-the-best-coffee-world\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Civet coffee<\/a>. This type of coffee \u2013 if I can be literal with you \u2013 is \u201ccat poop.\u201d To get such a unique and iconic blend, civet cats eat the coffee cherries, digest them and excrete them to produce expensive coffee beans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">I hope that inspired you to choose your prefered island to visit in my home country. With more than seven thousand islands to choose from, I\u2019m pretty sure you can find the perfect tropical heaven in the Philippines. No wonder why we are called the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philippines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pearl of the Orient<\/a>\u201c.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have other suggestions for the other best places to visit in the Philippines?<br \/>Share it with us in the comment box below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines\/?tp_image_id=48464\" data-pin-title=\"10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines\" alt=\"The best places to visit in the Philippines\" class=\"wp-image-48464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-best-places-to-visit-in-the-Philippines.jpg 600w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-best-places-to-visit-in-the-Philippines-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-best-places-to-visit-in-the-Philippines-487x731.jpg 487w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-team uagb-team__image-position-above uagb-team__align-center uagb-team__stack-tablet uagb-block-607d3821 uagb-team uagb-team__outer-wrap\">\n<div class=\"uagb-team__content\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" class=\"uagb-team__image-crop-normal\" src=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/everythingzany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Everything-Zany-Dual-Citizen-Travel-Blog-1.png\" alt=\"Everything Zany Dual Citizen Travel Blog\" height=\"151\" width=\"151\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"uagb-team__title\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/everythingzany.com\/about\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"13\">Everything Zany<\/a><\/mark><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"uagb-team__prefix\">Travel Blog<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"uagb-team__desc\">Everything Zany Travel Blog exploring the UK and beyond. Sharing travel guides, tips, history, and culture. Our travel media brand is founded by travel and hotel industry expert \u2013 Ryazan Tristram, a Dual Citizen (British\u2013Filipina) based in Birmingham, UK. Everything Zany is a reputable and award-winning travel blog. Our work and contributions have been featured in the Huffington Post, CNBC, Discovery Channel, GMA, Readers Digest, and Lonely Planet. Our mission is to build a great travel community and resource of travel tips, visas, and travel guides for travelers. Join us as we travel around the UK and beyond with a mission to share the best of the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best places to visit in the Philippines are widely distributed among its three main islands: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. More than 7,000 smaller islands make up the country, so you can just imagine the number of beaches, dive sites, and marine ecosystems that can be found here! 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