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10 Visa-Free Countries for Filipino Citizens in 2017

September 7, 2017 By Marydel Mitch Flores Leave a Comment

Have you ever wonder how far can your Philippine passport take you without a visa?

Well, as someone who wants to travel around the world, I know it can be a pain to get visas. Filipinos love travelling yet compared to big countries who’s allowed to travel as much as 173 places, Philippines is only allowed to 56 countries and territories to visit without a visa.

I know everyone of you are looking for beautiful places to travel without a visa. So, I listed down visa-free countries for Philippines Passport Holder, which is a good way to start your around the world trip.

 

  1. Singapore-30 days

Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. It has become one of the world’s most prosperous countries and brags the world’s busiest port. Singapore is constantly evolving, reinventing, and re-imagining itself with people who are passionate about creating new opportunities. Aside from that, it is also the place where explorers, action seekers, foodies, collectors, culture shapes, and sociolisers meet.

  1. Hongkong- 14 days

Hongkong is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China. It is located on the southeast coast of China, facing the South China Sea. Hongkong offers visa-free access from about 170 countries, including the Philippines. There are a lot of reasons why you should visit Hongkong, aside from it is visa-free, it is a fusion of East and West cultures, a shopping paradise bringing all the world famous brands together, a world of mouthwatering international cuisine, has a highly developed transportation network, and is the ideal springboard for trips.

  1. Thailand-30 days

Thailand is the heart of the Southeast Asian mainland and is also called the”Land of smiles”. Aside from having a comparably good infrastructure with Bangkok being an intercontinental fight hub, it is also the gateway to the region for most foreign visitors. Thailand also serves great food, it has a tropical climate, fascinating culture, and superb beaches.

  1. Vietnam- 21 days

Vietnam is a home to wealth of attractions that will seduce both budget and top-range travelers. It has stunning and varied geography, amazing cuisine, plentiful beaches, and near-endless-shopping that you won’t regret visiting the place.

  1. Maldives- 30 days

If you’re looking for white-sand beaches and an amazing underwater world, Maldives is the best choice to visit. It is a place where sands are white as the smiles of the locals, fish swim happily in the waters of the Indian Ocean, the weather is a dream, and the deep rays of the sun waits to surround you in their arms.

maldives

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  1. South Korea- 30 days (ONLY if arriving at Jeju Island or after visiting Korea for 4 times with Visa.)

South Korea is littered with fortresses, temples and palaces. Travelers will enjoy the grassy burial mounds of ancient kings. It is also a wonderfully diverse with spectacular national parks, remote sandy beaches, hot spring islands, and rugged mountain peaks.

  1. Macau-30 days

Macau is a tiny Chinese territory, it is known for its huge casinos and being the world’s top gambling city. It brags some popular attractions for tourist to visit. It is also a place where you do different things you like exploring the city’s famous casinos, walk around old Tipa Village, enjoy duty-free shopping, try some Macau’s unique cuisine, and appreciate its historical and cultural heritage.

  1. Malaysia- 30 days

Malaysia is a mix of the modern world and a developing nation.  It is not only a melting pot of ethnic cultures but also a blend of many different customs, cuisines, and religions. The country’s geography is very bit as diverse, from large island groups to mountains, fertile highlands, and tropical rain-forest.

Malaysia

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  1. Indonesia- 30 days

Indonesia was formerly known as the “Dutch East Indies” (Netherlands East Indies). The country also offers and adventure like exploring ancient temples and hiking active volcanoes to diving in largely untouched waters.

  1. Laos- 30 Days

For such a small country, it is surprisingly diverse in terms of its people. The country is combined with atmospheric Buddhist temples, places of interest and enigmatic heritage sites.

There you have it! I hope the lists above helps you decide which country to visit the next time you plan to travel around the globe. However, visa restriction can change from time to time, due to new updates so check the immigration website of the country or territory you will visit.

Palawan, still the Best Island in the World

October 22, 2015 By Lyza R. Sabornido Leave a Comment

According to Readers’ Choice Awards 2015 conducted by luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, Palawan, Philippines was again chosen by their readers as number one among the best Islands in the world.

In the survey, readers of the said magazine ranked the best islands for them from the Caribbean to Southeast Asia and Palawan got the first spot with an overall rating of 85.937.

Palawan is an island province in the MIMAROPA region, it is the biggest province in the Philippines in terms of total area of jurisdiction which extends from Mindoro to Borneo. It is made up of Palawan Island other surrounding islands including; the Calamianes Group of Islands (Busuanga Island, Coron Island and Culion Island), Durangan Island (Dulangan), Balabac Island, and Cuyo Islands in the Sulu Sea. Its capital, Puerto Princesa City is also one of the new seven natural wonders of the world. While El Nido-Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area is the biggest marine sanctuary in the country.

Other Philippine Islands who made it to the Top 20 are; Boracay which landed on the 15th spot with an overall rating of 80.856 and Cebu ranked #19 with an overall rating of 80.404.

Other Islands which made it to the Top 20 are:

#2. Bora Bora, French Polynesia with an overall rating of 84.756
#3. Moorea, French Polynesia with an overall rating of 84.656
#4. Waiheke Island, New Zealand with an overall rating of 84.447
#5. Bermuda in the North Atlantic with an overall rating of 84.245
#6. Great Barrier Reef & Whitsunday Islands, Australia with an overall rating of 83.420
#7. Vancouver Island, BC, Canada with an overall rating of 82.495
#8. Bali, Indonesia with an overall rating of 82.330
#9. Santorini, Greece with an overall rating of 81.947
#10. Tasmania, Australia with an overall rating of 81.810
#11. Cook Islands with an overall rating of 81.326
#12. British Virgin Islands with an overall rating of 80.960
#13. St. John, USVI in the Caribbean Sea with an overall rating of 80.939
#14. Mykonos, Greece with an overall rating of 80.938
#16. Maldives in the Indian Ocean with an overall rating of 80.833
#17. Orkney Islands, Scotland with an overall rating of 80.603
#18. St. Lucia in the Caribbean with an overall rating of 80.569
#20. Hvar & Dalmatian Islands, Croatia with an overall rating of 80.264

Palawan also claimed top spot last year based on over 76,000 votes in Conde Nast Traveler.

This survey just proves that the Philippines is truly blessed by nature. We Filipinos should do our part in preserving this beauty. Surely more tourists would flock in the island for a chance to visit the best island in the world.

There’s good and bad effect about this, though. The good side is more tourists would come to our country, more tourist means more chance of employments for the locals and more income to the government. The bad side is the more people who would visit, the more garbage they leave behind which could sooner or later ruin this island paradise.

It is up to the local officials and other concerned government agencies to make sure that the beauty of Palawan and other islands in the country are well preserved for the next generation to see the same exquisite art made by the hands of Mother Nature.

Kalanggaman Island: See Enchanting Photos of this Paradise in Palompon Leyte

April 1, 2015 By Victorino Q. Abrugar 19 Comments

Kalanggaman beautiful sandbar

The stunning Kalanggaman Island. This picture was takon on March 30, 2015.

It was my second time to visit Kalanggaman Island in Palompon Leyte, and the first time since super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) struck Eastern Visayas in November 2013. I was concerned that the beauty of the island won’t be as amazing as I first visited it before Haiyan. However, on March 30, 2015, my worries were cleared as I was once again mesmerized by the charm of this paradise just like the first time I saw its beauty during my first visit.

The beach is one of the top places to visit during summer. And an island blessed with clear waters and white long sandbar is a dream spot every tourist is looking for. Kalanggaman Island is by far the most beautiful island I’ve visited, not only in Eastern Visayas, but in the Philippines. If you haven’t been to this paradise in Palompon Leyte, here are some of the enchanting photos I took during our visit to the island from March 30 to March 31, 2015. [Read more…]

101 Facts You Should Know about the Philippines

March 18, 2015 By Joan Cyril Abello Leave a Comment

Yes, the Philippines is the archipelago in Southeast Asia which is often visited for its beaches. It is also where strongest typhoon, Haiyan, landed in November 2013. However, there are more about this country. If you are a tourist who is planning to visit the Philippines soon, or a Filipino who wants to know more about your country, then spend some time to go through these facts about this tropical country. [Read more…]

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