Today in the Philippines, people are celebrating with food and drink in earnest. Some are simply celebrating a welcome day off, while the country’s Muslim community marks the end of Ramadan. Both are perfectly valid excuses to celebrate; they also serve as a reminder that the Philippines has a significant Muslim minority. Eid al-Fitr marks…
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The Philippines is a tropical paradise where the sun always shines, where locals have smiles as serene as a yoga instructor after meditation, and where mojitos cost less than a cup of coffee back home. Everything looks picture-perfect until you realize that your trip can fluctuate between a dream and a nightmare in the blink…