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PHILIPPINES VACATIONS
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Philippines Vacation - Philippines Tour -
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If you haven't been to the Philippines... book your flight now! The Philippines, also known as the pearl of the orient, is an archipelago located in southeast Asia. It consists of about 7,000 islands; a little more if it's low tide. It's quite hot all year round, and it seems that the heat only dissipates sometimes during the monsoon season or "wet season." During this time a series of typhoons slam the Philippines with strong rains. Apart from typhoons causing occasional floods, the Philippines also experiences volcanic eruptions every now and then; Mt. Pinatubo, Mt. Mayon, and Mt. Taal are some of the more active Philippine volcanoes in the past century. Filipinos are some of the friendliest and most fun-loving bunch of people you'll ever meet. However, some of these same people will not think twice to fool, steal, or take advantage of you in some way if they think they can profit from it. Unfortunately, the Philippines is still a third world country for the most part and so the majority of the people are very poor and struggle in their daily lives. The country also has its fair share of litter and pollution. Top of the line sky scrapers can be found in metropolitan areas such as Manila and Cebu, and straw huts are still being used in provincial areas. Food is exceptionally delicious in the Philippines, but most of these are high in fat as is usually the case for great tasting food. Most things in the Philippines are cheaper in price than what you will find in more developed countries. But Filipino wages are also very cheap.
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If you plan on visiting in the Philippines you will probably land via the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, although an airport can also be found at Clark Air Base and Cebu City. You will probably want to arrange for ground transportation beforehand for taking you to your desired location within the Philippines. Otherwise, you may find yourself getting ripped off by the taxi drivers. One of the first things you will notice when you step out of the airport is the intense heat, the crowds of people and traffic, the manner in which the people drive, the litter and pollution, and the humongous billboards. You will also notice how everyone calls you sir, ma'am, or boss and acts overly polite. Some are being friendly but don't be fooled, most of the time it's just a facade to hide their less presentable intentions. You will be approached by old beggars, young hustlers, and tugging children, so prepare yourself. Although you may feel sympathetic, I wouldn't recommend giving them anything as they usually don't spend it as they should.
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