For those of you, that don’t already know, I have never been outside of the country. Yes, really! I travel as much as I can within the United States, but that’s about it. I may not get to the Philippines for my first travel abroad blog, but I will get there eventually.
The Cost
Why would anyone want to go there? First off, it’s not high in cost. You can live high on the hog there for not that much money and you can get even further by budgeting and backpacking around while still seeing and doing amazing things! What more could you want?
The People
The people there are friendly and welcoming and always smiling. I’ve seen people go the poorest parts on the islands and they have been treated with open arms and smiles always.
The Scenery
Talk about breathtaking landscapes! The island of Palawan in the Philippines won the title of Most Beautiful Island in the World in 2015! The reason for this is obvious in the picture I posted. Every island has some beauty to share. Seriously, go out and explore.
The Food
This is just my personal preference, but Filipino food is epic! With a mixture of Southeast Asian cuisine, Chinese, local/native cuisine, and Spanish influence, the fusion of all these cultures can be tasted and savored! Again, it may not be your thing, but I am a food lover and will eat just about anything and like it!
So we will see when I get to the Philippines, but it will hopefully be soon!
Travel well,
Steven Chavez
