Philippines: 7 things to test / discover

The Philippines offers a wide range of activities, from the most classic to the most unusual.

Here is a list that I prepared to discover the unsuspected places of the archipelago. You will not be disappointed !

Attend the Pahiyas Festival

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Celebrate good harvests with local people and admire unique home decorations at the Pahiyas Festival. It is celebrated in Lucban (Quezon) each year in May, it is one of the largest and most colorful harvest festivals in the country. City residents decorate their homes with fruits, vegetables, rice stalks and flowers in honor of San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers.

Swimming with Donsol Whale Sharks

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Have you ever dreamed of swimming with whale sharks? It's possible in the Philippines! Come live this magical experience in Donsol. Whale sharks are actually the largest fish in the world and can reach up to 15 meters in length. They are safe for humans. You can swim with them without any fear!

Discover the active volcanoes of the archipelago in quad

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Go on a sensational adventure to the Philippines. Ride a quad near one of the active Filipino volcanoes, an unforgettable outdoor activity! Many companies offer different circuits in all terrain vehicles near the different volcanoes. You will even find circuits near rivers and forests east of Manila. Adventure lovers will not be disappointed!

Embark aboard a traditional Filipino sailboat

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Embark on a traditional Filipino sailboat and discover life on the island! Tao will take you to an unsuspected paradise in Palawan to meet the locals on the most remote islands. You will be totally immersed in this digital-detox experience. An unforgettable trip awaits you!

Diving at Sunken Cemetery

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Located on the island of Camiguin, the Sunken Cemetery is a cemetery submerged under water following volcanic eruptions in 1948 and 1953. Since then, corals have covered the graves and this site has become a diving destination for at least the unusual. We can tell you that it will remain a memorable experience!

A good bath, in a kawa!

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In Tibiao (Panay), take a hot bath in a kawa, a traditional giant pot of the region. This unusual experience originated in the province of Antique where these pots were used in cooking sugar. Now they are used as unusual jacuzzis.

Eat your feet in the water? Why not !

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Have you ever dreamed of eating your feet in the water? This is possible at Labasin Waterfalls in San Pablo (Luzon). The restaurant offers traditional Filipino dishes to awaken your taste buds. It is at the foot of a waterfall that will allow you to enjoy a surprising view and feel the water running under your feet!