The Philippines' giant parol lanterns are dazzling symbols of Christmas, crafted by artisans across five generations.
A couple built an eco glamping resort in the Philippine jungle after a year-long honeymoon journey
If you're after an all-inclusive luxury resort or a villa right on the sand, the Philippines is packed with remote, secluded spots that let adventurous travelers unplug completely. This corner of Southeast Asia, home to more than 7,000 islands, is defined by abundant marine life, colorful reefs and some of the cleanest beaches you'll ever see.
If the conversation used to stop at the infamous balut (a duck embryo), no thanks to shows like "Fear Factor", it has since moved on, with diners now talking up staples such as adobo, sisig, pancit, lumpia and lechon.
One of the Philippines' greatest treasures is its 7,000 islands, fringed with white sand that cushions turquoise waters teeming with some of the most diverse marine life in the world. And most of them remain relatively unexplored.
