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Markets and Street Scenes   Manila

Markets and Street Scenes, Manila

 14 Reviews  The two main markets in Manila are the Baclaran market near the end of EDSA and Divisoria market on the other side of the city near Quiapo. Divisoria has already been posted here , and I agree it is... 

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Tagaytay and Taal   Manila

Tagaytay and Taal, Manila

 9 Reviews  Taal Lake lies in the crater of an extinct volcano on Luzon Island, about 56 km (about 35 miles) south of Manila. The lake is the 3rd largest lake in the Philippines covering an area of 240 sq km (94... 

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Corregidor   Manila

Corregidor, Manila

 5 Reviews  If you have a day where you want to explore something different, ride a ferry to to Corregidor! This is just a short 2-3 hour ferry ride that leaves daily at 0730 from the wharf which is close to the... 

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In the Visayas   Manila

In the Visayas, Manila

 2 Reviews  Sumilon Island off Dumaguete in Negros Oriental used to be a marine sanctuary managed by Silliman University. When we took this trip in 1994, it was no longer a marine sanctuary but a resort being... 

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Kalinga

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The province of Kalinga, north of Mountain province, is home to the Cordillera's most famous warrior tribes. Even today, tribal wars are common between villages, and even the Marcos government had to back down against the Kalingas' resistance to damming the Chico River valley here. Nevertheless, the Kalinga are hospitable to visitors who show respect towards them, and villages in the south of this province have preserved traditional architecture to a greater extent than any other part of the Cordillera.

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Lake Sebu & the Tboli

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The interior of southern Mindanao is the home of the colorful Tboli tribe, who live around Lake Sebu. They are also known for their weaving and brasswork, and there is a colorful market by the lake every weekend.The lake itself is quite small and shallow, so the chance to see the Tboli is the main reason to come here.

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Eastern Mindanao

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The east coast of Mindanao is very remote, with small settlements served by irregular transport. This is a beautiful region, and it gets even more so if you leave the coastal road and venture up to the mountains rising inland, where colorful minorities like the Mandaya still practice traditional weaving from abaca fiber.

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Lake Lanao & Marawi

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Just inland from the typically Christian north coast province of Lanao Norte is the staunchly Muslim province of Lanao Sur, centred on huge, scenic Lake Lanao.Its lakeside capital Marawi City has a completely different atmosphere from other cities of the country, and is well worth a day-trip from the coast. The Maranao people living in this area are the best craftspeople in the Philippines, and Marawi's bazar is well worth browsing for handicrafts.

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Northern Mindanao

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The northern coastline of Mindanao is close to the Visayas, and some of its off-shore islands like Camiguin and Siargao have developed low-key tourist resorts. Of the towns on the north coast, Cagayan de Oro is the most attractive and has the best facilities and most attractions to visitors. Mountains rise inland from the coast, and they are home to tribal minorities like the Hiligaynon.

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Benguet

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The Cordilleran province of Benguet surrounds Baguio and is on the way to Sagada, yet receives few visitors in its own right. This is a pity, as Benguet has a lot to offer. Perhaps its most unique attractions are the mummies of the Ibaloy tribe around the town of Kabayan, which is also a gateway to Mount Pulog National Park.

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Southern Palawan

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Attracted by the famous landscapes of El Nido and St. Paul National Park, almost all vistors head north from Palawan's capital, Puerto Princesa. It is true that the south is less impressive scenically, but it compensates with being a much more adventurous destination.The native Palawani tribes still live a traditional existence here using blowguns, there are extensive forests inland, while the south-west also has an exotic Muslim feel to it, due to the proximity of Malaysia and the Sulu Islands.

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Mount Iriga & Lake Buhi

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Further to the south-east, Mount Iriga is a smaller volcano rising on the shores of Lake Buhi. The lake is famous as the home of the smallest species of fish that has commercial importance - sadly stocks have been diminishing in recent years.

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Mount Isarog National Park

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Isarog is an extinct volcano rising east of Naga, the major city in the Bicol region.Its slopes are covered in the most extensive forest left in South Luzon, and are a good spot for birdwatching. Climbing to the top can be done in a day, but the peak is overgrown with mossy, stunted forest and there are no good views.

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Callao caves

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There are plenty of caves in the limestone hills around the village of Callao, on the western side of the Sierra Madre in Cagayan Province. Apart from the huge Callao Cave (on the photo), most are almost completely unexplored and offer tremendous potential for adventure caving.

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