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If you watch this video from Wow Tapes, you will find that the Philippines — yes, that tropical archipelago with 7,107 islands in the Southeast Asia region — is a country that is full of colors, not just visually but in the true essence of the word.
The Philippines is a vibrant country that has a colorful history, with year-round festivities bursting with laughter and energy, and people that is full of warmth and positivism. From its sprawling urban metros to its remotest villages, the country has so much to offer that you cannot find in the pages of travel magazines. I have listed out 15 Reasons Why It’s More Fun In The Philippines, and I reiterate it once more through this post.
While a lot of travelers skip this country when they travel around Asia, there are now more ways to get to the Philippines, what with the cheapest flights available and thousands of destinations to choose from.
So, hop on and see where the end of the rainbow lies. That pot of gold might just be hidden somewhere in the Philippines. But treasure pot or not, it is truly a gem worth discovering and re-discovering.
Here are reasons why you should never miss the Philippines:
- Red – warm, smiling bunch of people. They say that the Philippines is the kindest country in the world. The cheery disposition of its citizens have earned the country respect at how resilient they are even at the face of adversity. Not only that, Filipinos are passionate in almost everything, and romantic, too. Just listen to how they put so much emotions in every lyric of a song and every food they prepare. Filipinos shine wherever they go.
- Orange – famous sunsets. Sit by Manila Bay and watch as the sun slowly descend at the horizon. It releases a wonderful color of orange that makes this brief moment of in-between day and night becomes magical. Now, try lounging by a hammock along the beach and let that magical moment capture you. That’s how the Philippines captivate its guests.
- Yellow – sunflowers, chrysanthemums, mangoes… the Philippines is as attractive as the flowers in your garden and as sweet as the fruits in a plantation. There are millions of flora and fauna species in its islands. Fruits and flowers bring life to a celebration. The Philippines, with its diverse culture, have many festivals all-year round and Filipinos sure know how to celebrate.
- Green – hills and mountains and trees. As fresh as the greens, the Philippines is a breathe of fresh air with lots of destinations that are not yet swarmed by tourists and crowds. And speaking of greens, the country has an energetic young generation that is full of creativity, fresh ideas, and talent.
- Blue – oozing with welcoming seas, lakes, waterfalls, and rivers. As an archipelago, the country is covered with so much water. The colorful underwater scene is a world a lot of people want to explore. And as inviting as the waters in a beach or pool, the hospitality of the Filipinos is like a potion that beckons you to stay a little longer.
- Indigo – dark night color that let the stars sparkle. Night time in the country is varied, from the bright neon lights in the city at one spectrum to the quiet evenings in the barrios at the other end. You can enjoy the comforts of a luxury hotel resort or rough it out in one of the small islands. Whatever way, you have several options laid out for you.
- Violet – deep sense of faith. Filipinos are devoted and you can find it by how they live out their faith, no matter what religion or belief they belong.
You’ll definitely go “wow!” when you get to the Philippines. It won’t always be a smooth ride though as there are surely some bumps along the way, but just hang tight and keep going because the journey can get as colorful as it gets. And like many Filipinos, there are many reasons to smile and look forward to the rainbow after the rain.
Beautiful pictures and great video feature 🙂
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Philippines is so impeccably beautiful. You bloggers of Philippines do an amazing job in promoting the beauty of your country. I’m really feeling more and more to visit your country sometime in future, hopefully soon…
Thank you so much! There are just so many things to explore in our islands. Yes, please do come!
I love Philippines! I still have a lot of places to see in this country and they just announced there’s 400 more islands.. We are so lucky to have this beautiful archipelago to explore. Great post!
Really? So, is it now 7,507 islands? I’ve been to only a few, just the major ones. I agree that we are truly blessed to be in this beautiful country.
Wow! I love the pictures. So much life and color. Looking at them really make me miss the Philippines. Thank you for sharing this Claire. You did a great job on this post. You’re one of the many that does very good at sharing both the popular and hidden beauties of our country. 🙂
Thank you so much PJ! This will keep you posted on what are the new things in our country. 🙂
Lovely place, Phillipines. By now I’ve heard plenty and I’m interested in visiting the isles! Thanks for such a colourful post!
You should! Come and visit our archipelago. 🙂
I don’t know why I am seeing your blog in dark blue. It is very hard to read the black text! However, your photos are beautiful, especially that one from a festival. That was so vivid and alive!
That’s weird. It looks okay in my screen. Let me know if it happens again. Thank you!
Captivating photos! This country seems to be full of diverse colors of nature, culture. I too find Philipinos very easy-going and friendly.
Thank you for that observation. 🙂
Gotta love the country, right? IT’s such a versatile place that offers different kinds of beauty everywhere!
Yes, it is! I even admire your blog because you get to travel to places in the country that are off the beaten path.
Nice pictures! There is no doubt the Philippines is a paradise. Hope to visit one day.
Thank you! We’d be happy to have you in our country.
What a perfect title for this post! The Philippines are simply colorfully gorgeous!
Thank you! There’s even more for me to explore. I do hope to visit more and more places around my country.
I adore your post on here. I’m yet to experience the Asian continent, nonetheless, the Philippines is on my radar to explore in the future. The beauty of the Philipo festival is quite similar to the ‘Eyo’ festival in Lagos (arguably the biggest festival in Africa)…. Do keep it up!!
Thank you so much. Please do visit our country and see the beautiful places here. 🙂
Well there’s no doubt that the Philippines is such a colorful country. Love the pictures, they are so refreshing to see. I hope to visit there someday and see its beauty!
Thank you. Let us know when you’ll be able to visit our country. I hope you do! 🙂
The Philippines is really a colorful country. It has a lot of attraction and warmth of its people.
Now that we are moving to Asia later this year, I have been looking at what countries we want to visit (all of them, but which ones first 🙂 Philippines is very high on our list and you mention all the reasons why we want to go! thanks for linking up with #TheWeeklyPostcard
Your photos really do show the beauty of the country. I love color and the costumed performers at the top would be fantastic to photograph. I would love to see the beaches for sure. Thanks for sharing!!
You’re right, most people don’t think of the Philippines when they plan to travel in Asia. I wonder why? I went there on a cruise many, many years ago and found it fascinating.
The marine life is amazing! While most people will want to be in the waters, I prefer to look at them swim peacefully without disturbing them!
I love how you related Philippines to the colors of the rainbow. I hope more tourists would want to come here and that will happen when they feel our country is safer and more peaceful.
Lovely! 🙂 You made my country look more beautiful on this blog post. 🙂
Yes, you got it right! I super love our country. And before I will travel to other countries, need to explore our country first.
Oh my, the photos and the colour meaning are beautiful! Did learn some new things
Nicely done! Love the rainbow theme, and the photos really do bring the colors to life. Very nice, indeed! #TheWeeklyPostcard