There are many other beautiful places in the Philippines outside its capital, but these 5 destinations will let you enjoy weekend trips with great ease.
9 Reasons Why You’ll Regret Visiting Panay Island
Panay Island, aside from being the sixth largest island in the Philippines, has nothing to boast. In other words, life is not easy here. Iloilo, one of its provinces, was once stripped of “The Queen City of the South” title. So the whole island became so boring since then. If you ever plan to visit Panay Island soon, here are reasons to make you think twice.
Also read: 20 Underrated Provinces in the Philippines Totally Worth Visiting
1 . The beaches are meh!
Image credit: Ray in Manila2. The islands are ordinary
Image credit: 2il org3. The mountains are not majestic enough
Image credit: Jane Kathryn Teo4. And look at their buildings!
Image credit: Tara Yap5. All they have are old houses
Image credit: Constantine Agustin6. And unimpressive churches
Miag-ao Church | Image credit: Alienscream
Jaro Cathedral and its interior | Image credit: Franz Miko G. Verzon
Image credit: Franz Miko G. Verzon
Pan-ay Church (Sta. Monica Church) | Image credit: Francisco M. Pajares, Jr.7. Food is unappetising, too!
Lapaz Batchoy | Image credit: George Parrilla
Pancit Molo | Image credit: pulaw
Chicken Inasal | Image credit: Elmer B. Domingo8. And, definitely not fresh!
9. Most of all, the people here don’t know how to have fun!
Image credit: Junseop seoSo, would you still visit Panay Island?
Also read: 20 Reasons Why Travelling to the Philippines is a Total Waste of Time
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