Ryan Lara Cardona's Images of Batanes...

The countryside around Batanes is very different from the rest of the Philippines.

These are the most northerly islands, and people visit to enjoy the scenery, hospitality, and solitude.

Ryan Lara Cardona, Head Tour Guide and Tour Facilitator for Batanes Cultural Travel Agency, has created a Blog which showcases the beauty of Batanes and its people...

Enjoy Ryan's Blog, and images HERE...

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Vigan one of 28 Official Finalists in the New7Wonders Cities Campaign...

The old Spanish town of Vigan in Ilocos Sur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has made it to the finals of the New7Wonders Cities campaign, and it's amongst impressive company.
Joining Vigan in the shortlist are: Athens, Greece; Bangkok, Thailand; Barcelona, Spain; Beirut, Lebanon; Casablanca, Morocco; Chicago, USA; Doha, Qatar; Durban, South Africa; Havana, Cuba; Ho Chi Minh City, VietNam; Istanbul, Turkey; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Kyoto, Japan; La Paz, Bolivia; London, United Kingdom; Mendoza, Argentina; Mexico City, Mexico; Mumbai, India; Perth, Australia; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Prague, the Czech Republic; Quito, Ecuador; Reykjavik, Iceland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Seoul, South Korea; Shenzhen, China; and Vancouver, Canada.
Read the article, in the Philippines TEMPO newspaper, HERE...

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Simon Calder's Entertaining Video of the Philippines...

Simon Calder, from the Independent Newspaper presents an entertaining Video showing his experiences on the island of Luzon, Philippines...


View the Video HERE...

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Earthquake Hits the Central Visayas...

Dauis Church, Panglao Island, Bohol, before and after the earthquake today

At Philippine Trails, we're all very saddened to have heard about the earthquake that has resulted in tragic loss of life, as well as damage to several historic buildings in the Central Visayas area of the Philippines, with Bohol being particularly badly hit.

We hope that the area can recover soon,  and our thoughts are with those families affected.

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Five First Time Travel Experiences in the Philippines...

Writing on her great Blog,  First-Time Travels, Claire Algarme recounts her 5 best first-time travel experiences in the Philippines, which include swimming with the whale sharks, and feeding a roaming giraffe!

Take a look at Claire's Blog HERE to read about all five experiences…

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Fantastic Philippines - a guide to the island of Luzon...

Philippine Airlines starts flights from London to Manila on November 4th 2013, and the UK Independent newspaper today publishes an article concentrating on the Philippines main island of Luzon. 

Adam Karlin revels in its rich diversity, and writes about Donsol, with its whale sharks, historic Vigan (pictured right), the rice terraces of Banaue, surfing opportunities at San Juan, and Pagudpud, one of the most beautiful beaches to the very north of the island.

Read the full article HERE…

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