11 Reasons Why You Should Visit the Philippines

Amazing Food, Paradise-like Beaches, Happy People.

I’ve been seeing blog posts about the Philippines from viral sites around the globe. It’s nice to see foreign people write good things about our country but I must admit, it will truly feel genuine when a Filipino writes about the Philippines.

I encounter a lot of foreign people who visit the Philippines and they express how much they appreciate our country. They often compare the Philippines to other countries and this is what makes me realize and appreciate our country more.

1. Filipino hospitality

Based on a recent study, Philippines rank Top 8 in The Happiest Countries in the world. This is no surprise to us. Most Filipinos are positive people, they always crack jokes, and generally happy.

In the picture above, David Beckham visited Tacloban days after it was hit by Typhoon Haiyan. But instead of encoutering sad people, he was surprised to meet hopeful and smiling faces.

My foreign friends describe Pinoys as warm and loving people. They come here like it’s freedom whereas being in another country is more of a dreadful experience.