The Philippines: From Metropolis to Mountains and Beaches
Last Updated on April 20, 2021
‘It’s more fun in the Philippines’ – the new tourism slogan reads. And we can’t agree more.We arrived in the Philippines just a few days ago and in this short time span, we’ve already weaved through Manila’s historical center, sampled its culinary delights, visited the beautiful Mount Mayon in Legazpi, and even swum with whale sharks this morning in Donsol, Bicol. The diversity of this country is immense and we can’t wait to see what else there is in store for us over the next few weeks. We’ll be tracking tarsiers in the wild, staying on the beautiful Panglao Island, visiting the Chocolate Hills of Bohol, and kayaking amidst the stone karsts of Palawan. Meanwhile, here are some snapshots of what we’ve seen so far in the Philippines:
The 8,000-feet high Mount Mayon poking into the sky
Emerald green rice paddies in Legazpi
Sprawling view of Legazpi and the bay from Ligñon Hill
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A typical tricycle standing before the white-washed Daraga Church
This trip was made possible by Department of Tourism Philippines. Special thanks to good friend and local expert Ivan Henares for organizing this. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. Read more about our trip through the Philippines here or follow our journey on Twitter using the #WJAsia hashtag.
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@1step2theleft
Beautiful photos, Nellie. I've been to the Philippines only once, and that was for scuba diving, so I didn't see much of the country, although what I saw was awesome. Will definitely have to go back and explore more of this lovely country!
Nellie
@1step2thelefthey Simon, good to see you here! Which part of the Philippines did you go scuba-diving? We are going to dive for a few days around Dumaguete and Apo Island. Would love to hear about your experience.
Journeys and Travels
I just love your photos of my lovely country. I am a travel blogger from the Philippines and I say I am most proud that you were able to share this and I thank you.
Nellie
Journeys and TravelsThanks for the kind words! I\’m amazed by the overwhelming response from Filipino readers/travelers on Twitter – I\’ve never had a warmer welcome in any other country! ;)
Micamyx|Senyorita
Love your shots! I haven't been to Legazpi and Donsol yet, but I'm planning to go soon :) Enjoy your stay here in the Philippines and I'm still hoping to meet you soon!
Nellie
Micamyx|SenyoritaThanks Mica! They\’re all taken by Alberto. We love it here, glad that we\’re spending over a month in the Philippines, still lots more to explore! Hope our paths cross soon. ;)
Rain
I love your photo of Mayon Volcano! Some old folks believe that the volcano's almost perfect cone only reveals itself to those with good intentions.