When visiting the Philippines there are many ways to enjoy yourself… first of all do not spend all of your time in Manila. You will find yourself having a less enjoyable time and realize that the city life may seem all too familiar with the exception of the different languages. Rather than spend and invest all your time into the city… I suggest going to the countryside or barrio. The following is a list I compiled of interesting ways to spend the day.
- Go ride a Tricycle! (An old motorcycle hooked up to a small enclosed sidecar)
- Ride in the back of a pickup truck… its legal there
- Go visit a Filipino restaurant and gorge yourself on Delicious Asian Cuisine
- Visit the famous beaches and islands of the beautiful Archipelagos
These four things make a vacation there much more relaxing. Do not forget to visit the city during your visit though the city life isn't half bad and the five star hotels in Manila like the Discovery are worth it… also remember to put lots of sunscreen before going to the sari sari stores or taking a dip in the current floods in the barrio.
