Whether you’re a beach bum, a food connoisseur, a culture seeker or an adventure freak, the Philippines has everything that you’re looking for in a tourist destination. And each spot has something unique to offer.

Summer is the perfect time to climb mountains since you are almost always assured of perfect weather.

“Lumapos kaw. Ya tapos. Di kaw mauno.” (You will succeed. You will finish. Nothing bad will happen to you.) – Mandaya Panawagtawag Ritual

Lights 10 candles

The award-winning Marco Polo Davao is marking its 10th year in the hospitality business with a splash. Aside from this milestone, the hotel has a lot of other reasons to celebrate.

Considered as the window to the island of Mindanao, Davao City is home to various national prides. The alluring orchid called the waling-waling and the intriguing endangered Philippine Eagle, whose sanctuary is at the foot of Mt. Apo, the country’s highest mountain, are among the tourist attractions in this bounteous province. No wonder my friends and I opted for an adventure trip to Davao City, one of the world’s largest cities.

A Pearl Farm Beach Resort experience

Missing half of your life” is like never setting foot in that dream destination while being barely an hour away from it. So near yet so far, as they say.