Thursday, December 17, 2009

Travel Philippines Best... A Paradise



These are just some of the few awesome places where peple love to go in Asia.
Philippines stands at the crossroads of the developed western world and the Orient.

i love bohol philippines - travel destination video guide



Philippines Travel Guide.

Bohol Philippines is fast becoming one of the top travel destination in Asia. The island offers a wide range of attractions from natural fine white sand beaches, great diving sites, scenic natural sights, old houses, ancient churches, historical sites and wonderful ecotourism highlights.

Bohol's ecology and natural heritage is one the wonders to see. Only Bohol has a 134-hectare sanctuary for the small tarsiers. Prony is the biggest python in captivity ever known. Birding, dolphin and whale watching and of course diving are popular activities.

The rolling chocolate hills, crystal springs, mangroves, mahogany forests and white sand beaches makes the island one of the most picturesque provinces in the Philippines. Bohol sunsets are ephemeral.

Bohol island is also replete with heritage sites, ancestral homes and some of the best preserved churches of the Philippines.

Travel Philippines: Calamianes Islands, Palawan

Travel Philippines: Calamianes Islands, Palawan


A bird's eye view of the unspoiled white sand beaches of Coron and Busuanga, the prestine lakes of Calamian, Palawan.

Courtesy of the Living Asia Channel.

History

The Philippines is the third largest English speaking country in the world. It has a rich history combining Asian, European, and American influences. Prior to Spanish colonization in 1521, the Filipinos had a rich culture and were trading with the Chinese and the Japanese. Spain's colonization brought about the construction of Intramuros in 1571, a "Walled City" comprised of European buildings and churches, replicated in different parts of the archipelago. In 1898, after 350 years and 300 rebellions, the Filipinos, with leaders like Jose Rizal and Emilio Aguinaldo, succeeded in winning their independence. In 1898, the Philippines became the first and only colony of the United States. Following the Philippine-American War, the United States brought widespread education to the islands. Filipinos fought alongside Americans during World War II, particularly at the famous battle of Bataan and Corregidor which delayed Japanese advance and saved Australia. They then waged a guerilla war against the Japanese from 1941 to 1945. The Philippines regained its independence in 1946. Filipinos are a freedom-loving people, having waged two peaceful, bloodless revolutions against what were perceived as corrupt regimes. The Philippines is a vibrant democracy, as evidenced by 12 English national newspapers, 7 national television stations, hundreds of cable TV stations, and 2,000 radio stations. Filipinos are a fun-loving people. Throughout the islands, there are fiestas celebrated everyday and foreign guests are always welcome to their homes.