Tag Archives: Travel destination

Health Risks for Travelers in the Philippines

Stomach bugs, mosquito bites, tropical sun, traffic, and your own questionable decisions are all things you can prepare for on vacation – or simply leave to fate. Keep your head cooler than your beer, and the Philippines will probably reward you with a wonderful trip and relatively few unwanted side effects. The Philippines: thousands of…

The Philippines as a Tourist Destination (Part 4)

In my previous post about Philippine tourist destinations, I explored Philippine destinations where the end of the world feels like just the beginning. Now, it is time to switch gears and head toward sunnier shores – places that are on the verge of becoming major tourist destinations. Beyond the classic beach getaway, the Philippines offers…

The Philippines as a Tourist Destination (Part 1)

What is the best tourist destination in the Philippines? If someone claims to know the definitive answer, they have probably never been to the country or have spent the entire vacation lounging by the hotel pool and googling other options. In many ways, the Philippines is a fantastic country for travelers. But the reality of…