Ah, the Philippines. The world’s second largest archipelago (just behind Indonesia, fact fans) is famed for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and incredibly friendly people. Sound good? Well it’s about to get even better, because this beautiful country has so much to offer.
Often overlooked by backpackers on the Southeast Asia trail, the lack of other travellers is actually all part of what makes the Philippines brilliant.
We think the Philippines deserve a massive High Five. So much so, that we’ve rounded up five of our favourite things to do there.
Warning: this Blog post will probably make you want to grab your passport and book some flights.
Now get over there before everyone else does.
Have you been to the Philippines? We want to know all about your experiences in the comments thread below!
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New York City is one of my favourite cities in the world. It’s exciting, buzzing, there’s always something going on, and I can pretend I’m in an episode of Sex and the City. When I’m there, it’s hard to remember that there’s a world that exists outside NYC.
Some beautiful and exciting sites exist outside New York City | Image by OpalMirror
But – newsflash – it does! And what a world it is. New York State has a lot to offer, and it’s about time NYC stepped aside and let its equally diverse and adventurous sister step into the limelight.
New York State, I’m giving you a big High Five! Show us what you’ve got.
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Here at STA Travel HQ, we’ve been hearing a lot of talk about Japan lately. Not only do we seem to be getting more enquiries about travel there, the Land of the Rising Sun has captured the hearts of a few of us in the office, too.
It’s easy to see why. From sushi to sumo to shopping to loads of amazing things that don’t begin with ‘s’, Japan has a lot to offer. In fact, we think it has so much to offer, that we’re going to give it a big High Five.
Head to the bright lights of Japan | Image by kevin dooley
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Recently, I started thinking about what makes a great overland trip. There’s gotta be vast roads. Beautiful scenery. And a diversity that makes the long journeys worthwhile.
The USA and Canada have all this, and then some. In fact, I can’t think of anywhere better to have road trip adventure. Not only are there masses of amazing overland tours, North America is also a great place to hire a car and do things your own way.
So join me in raising your hand, and giving a massive High Five to the home of the high five. Overland trips in North America – we salute you.
Get ready to hit the road in North America | Image by Swiv
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There are some countries where getting around is half the fun of being there. Where sitting on a beach for two weeks just won’t cut it when you could be out experiencing the real hustle and bustle of a place through its transport system.
The mighty India is definitely one of those countries.
There, you can soak up the atmosphere, get to know the locals, and immerse yourself in the culture in a way that only travelling around the country will let you do. Hitting the road is an experience in itself.
It’s safe to say that we think the art of getting around India deserves a massive High Five of its own, so, let’s give it one!
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