Why The Philippines?

White Beach, Boracay Island – Copyright © Gunther Deichmann

There are over 7,100 islands, white sandy beaches, black sandy beaches, palm trees and deciduous forests, there is a thriving nightlife and party scene, there are rice terraces, thousands of churches, absolutely charming and friendly people, deserted coves and islands and hedonistic beach resorts, volcanoes and mountains, clear blue seas and skies, ridiculously cheap beers and local spirits, shaman and old tribal customs, multi-coloured transportation, English is widely spoken, jungle treks and hiking, historical landmarks, basketball, cock fighting, some of the best shopping in the world, fantastic food, immense grace, pristine coral reefs with diverse eco systems, jeepneys, bikes and noise, solitude and tranquillity, spas, thermal springs, sea journeys, adventures, kiteboarding and windsurfing, easy access, value for money, great high end restaurants and delicious street food, whale sharks, trikes, sunbathing, banca boats, lots of different visitors, a huge range of accommodation choices, surfing, golf and of course... Scuba Diving!