"Mabuhay!" Philippines by Levente_D

Philippines Travel Guide: 26,393 reviews and 71,301 photos

Philippines ... lovely country lovely people

Philippines, a country with wonderful places, breath taking beaches, friendly people, very nice cusine ... if you can you should go there at least once. See the modern buildings of Makati, make a pub crowling in Malate (Metro Manila), enjoy the girlie bars, and when you are tired with the city life get out to one of the beaches. One good chose is Porto Galera Mindoro, just a few hours from Manila, that offers you the remote provonce life, great beaches, world finest diving spots, tropical bars ... If you want you can get a plane and go to Boracay and you'll fine azure water and white sand like as fine as powder and sun so is the tropical paradise you've dreamt about.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Very good English speaking people
Cons:As a tourist you will almost pay a bit more than a local
In a nutshell:Enjoy the lovely places and the lovely people!

Last visit to Philippines: Sep 2002
Intro Updated Jul 15, 2003
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Comments (10)

asianbelle Apr 23, 2010 at 2:13 AM Report Abuse

nice intro on the philippines. and glad that you consider it your favorite asian country ;)
dongix Mar 6, 2007 at 7:25 AM Report Abuse

WOW!!! you spent 8 months in our country:) how nice:) I hope I can visit Budapest too someday. It's on my wish list already.
rapido Aug 29, 2005 at 3:56 PM Report Abuse

Hi Levente,now you can have a look on my page again... So what is your planning about the philippines for the future? When will you go there again? rapido
high_d Aug 28, 2005 at 3:52 PM Report Abuse

Wow! Marunong kang mag Tagalog? That's great :) I have yet to see Tagaytay or Boracay. They're definitely on my wish list when I go back to visit Phils. Happy travels~Heidi
Tijavi Oct 20, 2004 at 3:16 AM Report Abuse

I am elated that you consider this country as the best amongst the many others you have been to. I hope you could come back someday. And very accurate tips, I might add :-) Thanks!
Wild_Orchid Jul 28, 2004 at 8:27 PM Report Abuse

mabuhay! said the sign at the airport near the Immigration counter. which queue should I go in, I asked myself. Does Mabuhay mean "Residents" or "Foreigners" LOL :-)
diocletianvs Jul 25, 2004 at 12:10 PM Report Abuse

Eight months in Philippines? In that case I'm sure there are more things you can add here. Nice start, though.
canadiantravelgirl Jun 7, 2004 at 6:43 AM Report Abuse

Good tips!!!!
hadrian Aug 28, 2003 at 1:04 AM Report Abuse

Vreau si eu acolo!!!!
syllybabe May 16, 2003 at 12:12 AM Report Abuse

I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back soon :-)