{"id":2383,"date":"2022-08-11T19:08:01","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T19:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golighthouse.in\/in\/?p=2383"},"modified":"2023-06-20T08:39:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T08:39:51","slug":"go-east-to-the-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golighthouse.in\/in\/lighthouse\/go-east-to-the-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"Go east to the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2383\" class=\"elementor elementor-2383\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0c25e31 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"0c25e31\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e23da1\" data-id=\"1e23da1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22a011a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22a011a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Go east to the Philippines<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b725a79 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"b725a79\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ea8031a\" data-id=\"ea8031a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fff5c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fff5c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About the experience<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df9e7cb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df9e7cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em>Go East is a series from Lighthouse that brings you countries and destinations that lie east of India and have not hit the big time yet on the travel circuit. Forget Europe, forget Australia, forget Morocco. Give a miss to South Africa, drop the trip to the US, keep New Zealand waiting. Go east with Lighthouse as we move to the Philippines having covered\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/golighthouse.in\/in\/lighthouse\/go-east-to-bhutan\/\">Bhutan<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/golighthouse.in\/in\/lighthouse\/go-east-to-myanmar\/\">Myanmar<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/golighthouse.in\/in\/lighthouse\/go-east-to-thailand\/\">Thailand<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/golighthouse.in\/in\/lighthouse\/go-east-to-laos\/\">Laos<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/golighthouse.in\/in\/lighthouse\/go-east-to-vietnam\/\">Cambodia and Vietnam<\/a>.<\/em>\n\nThe Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands. Yes, you read right. Not 10, not 100, not even 1,000 but more than 7,000 islands. But, it is not just a beach-y destination alone. You can go trekking in the mountains of North Luzon. You can get introduced to the pleasures of spelunking in the cave systems of Samar. You can get airborne on a kite board in Boracay. Did we mention volcano? Plenty of those too. And, then the pleasures of nightlife in Manila. So, where all do you go? Read on, dear traveller.\n\nSince you are going to land in the capital Manila why not start from there itself? The city is a dense stew of urban development and historic sentiment. Get on a jeepney and the past, present and future sit shoulder to shoulder, flying down Manila\u2019s streets.You can sit back, safe, as the city flashes past you. Or you can put your head out, let your hair fly in the wind and see where the city takes you. When the Spaniards arrived in the 1500\u2019s, they built a walled city in place of the kuta (fort) of Rajah Soliman. This city is now known as Intramuros, one of the best models of a medieval fort outside Europe. Or, ride a calesa (horse-drwan carriage) through the historic streets of Binondo and Ermita. In Binondo, taste your way through Chinatown, which is said to be the oldest Chinese settlement in the world. Then walk a few blocks to try your luck at the wholesaler\u2019s haven of Divisoria, where the more you buy, the cheaper it gets! And, the sunsets in Manila Bay are just out of this world.\n\nThen to Boracay. An island seven kilometers long, and less than a kilometer wide at its narrowest point \u2013 a postcard-sized tropical paradise. The westward-facing White Beach is your destination here with our kilometers of white, powdery fine sand dotted with resorts, shops, and restaurants. If you\u2019re looking for windsurfing and kiteboarding then it\u2019s got to be Bulabog Beach, on the eastern side of the island opposite White Beach, with large waves and strong winds year-round.\n\nBaguio was the playground of the Americans who built the city as their vacation spot in the 1900\u2019s. Stroll down Session Road and shop in an ukay-ukay (thrift shop). Vintage is king in these places, so look out for branded items at bargain prices. Looking for local crafts? The people of the Cordillera are known for their carving and weaving skills. Visit the Bencab Gallery and Museum, built on the edge of a hill with an incredible view of a rainforest and garden.\n\nCagayan de Oro\u2019s much talked-about whitewater rafting and river trekking make it the premier whitewater destination in the Philippines. The Cagayan de Oro River is famed for challenging rapids that quickly follow one after the other. It\u2019s really an experience like no other and well worth the initial scare. Still not enough thrills for you? Make sure you visit the Macahambus Hill Cave and Gorge. Admire the view from the 120-meter long Sky Bridge suspended 120 feet from the ground, and then take the 120-meter breathtaking zipline. Understand local customs and traditions at the Museo de Oro. Or acquaint yourself with the people of Northern Mindanao at the Museum of Three Cultures. and the Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village for its showcase of tribal houses set amidst nature trails.\n\nAs the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines Cebu has some of the country\u2019s most iconic heritage spots. Magellan\u2019s Cross commemorates the moment Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan planted a wooden cross on Cebu\u2019s soil to mark converting its locals to Christianity. The Basilica del Santo Ni\u00f1o houses one of the country\u2019s oldest religious relics: a statue of the Child Jesus that dates back to 1521. Not much of a history buff? Cebu still has a lot to offer. Head to Tops, a popular observation deck that offers romantic views of the city. For a more adrenaline-pumping view, ride the Edge Coaster more than 130 meters off the ground, or go for a Sky Walk at the Crown Regency Cebu. No visit to Cebu is complete without a taste of its nightlife. Dive into a little debauchery at hip spots in IT Park or Crossroads. Or just park yourself at your hotel bar.\nIlocos Norte is a coastal province so different colors of sand can be found here \u2014 the blackest of black in Laoag, the brown sands in Currimao, the white sands in Pagudpud. Some parts in Pagudpud are also lined with a rocky shore. But over all, Pagudpud\u2019s beaches are amazing \u2014 stretches of white sand lined with coconut trees and crystal-blue water. It\u2019s not overrun by tourists yet, but it\u2019s getting there. And we mustn\u2019t forget the flavors of Ilocos, one of the more well-known types of Filipino cuisine.\n\nIf you\u2019re searching for city that capitalizes on the outdoors, you might just find Davao City a pleasant surprise. The Davao Riverfront Complex houses the Crocodile Park, one of the city\u2019s most popular attractions. The park showcases more than just crocs \u2014 it is also home to a variety of wildlife. Be sure to catch feeding time, educational talks and other shows. The complex also contains the Davao Butterfly House and the Tribu K\u2019Mindanawan, a cultural village that holds an impressive fire-dancing performance. When you\u2019ve worked up an appetite, try Filipino fare or exotic crocodile and ostrich-based cuisine at the RiverWalk Grill. If you\u2019re just looking for a quick stroll, take your pick from the many parks in the city \u2014 the expansive and breezy People\u2019s Park is always a good choice.\n\nThere\u2019s a whole lot more to see and do in the Philippines but all you need to do so is call Lighthouse on (0) 9818905024 or email theworld@golighthouse.in. You\u2019ll wonder why you didn\u2019t do it earlier!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bfba2a2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bfba2a2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b80fcc8\" data-id=\"b80fcc8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f25747e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f25747e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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