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That little thing is a killer volcano?!
Rating :  Jul 15 '00
Pros: Cheap, fun, and you get
a break from the heat
Cons:
Vampires and Ghosts, Opportunistic kids
"One of the world's deadliest" was what I was told while
visiting the Taal Volcano on the day of my 29th birthday."That
little thing?" ... read more
Philippines,
Oh beautiful Philippines!
Rating :  Feb
14 '02
Pros: Cheap. Easy
lifestyle. Friendly people. 7107 islands. Beautiful beaches, great
scuba diving locations. A must for anyone who likes the sun, the
beach, the sea and the easy life.
Cons:
Recent problems. Kidnappings. Manila pollution. Instability. Coup
rumors every five minutes.
When I went to the travel agency in Amsterdam, they had absolutely
no information about the Philippines ... read
more
Philippines
- Unhidden paradise at bargain prices
Rating : Aug
13 '01 (Updated Oct 24 '01)
Pros:
Variety of Attractions, Cheap, Amazing beaches and Extremely friendly
people
Cons: Takes time to
travel from place to place. Must bargain for everything.
I spent 5 weeks in the Philippines (April-May). Everyone asked why
there? Isn't it dangerous? That's the beauty, the word is not out
... read more
7,107 Islands!?!
Where Should You Go? A Brief Guide...
Rating : Sep
07 '00 (Updated Sep 07 '00)
Pros:
The Philippines is full of beautiful islands to choose from
Cons: Not enough time, not enough
time.....
The Philippines is best known for its beautiful island paradises
and there are many to choose from. Here are my top choices ... read
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Land of Enchanted People
Rating :  Jun 03 '00
Pros: Inexpensive, great
people
Cons: food, inter-country
travel is difficult
I had the privilege of living in the Philippine Islands for almost
2 years. The country offers diverse activities from lush beach resorts
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Manila! Manila!
Rating : Feb
27 '00 (Updated Mar 05 '00)
Pros:
Philippines is a paradise waiting to be discovered
Cons:
not enough time and money to spend in that islands
I read with chagrin the opinions of JKeating1a," Bad Place
To Be"( Sun Dec 12 99)about the City of Manila, Philippines.
Though ... read more
The shortest
volcano in the world
Rating : Jan 02 '01
Pros: Challenging walk up,
beautiful locale
Cons: Horses
and Hawkers
With the current crises the country experiences, it can't be denied
that all the people are suffering. The continuous falling of the
peso value, ... read more
Boracay Beach
- White Sand
Rating : Dec
20 '99 (Updated Jan 12 '00)
Pros:
Unusual destination that is reasonable priced.
Cons:
You do not want to leave.
A visit to the Philippines is not complete without going to Boracay
Beach in the South. Blue water, white sand, serene, but yet great
... read more
A beautiful,
"off the beaten track" travel destination
Rating : Jun 04
'01
Pros: Very diverse
culture and landscape, plenty to see, not awash with tourists.
Cons: Tourist resorts and tour
arrangements often of mediocre quality, difficult travel at times.
The Philippines is a rather curious archipelago in the South China
Sea, comprising an interesting, idiosyncratic mix of cultures that
hold... read more
The Philippines
- Reputation a Bum Rap!
Rating : Dec 20 '99
Pros: Friendly, Kind, Honest
People
Cons: none
After reading Lonely Planet, and talking with Filipinos in our home
town who warned us against going, we were a little apprehensive...
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