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.
7 Reasons Why Summer In The Philippines Is The Worst
Don’t we just hate being in the country during Summer? I mean there are so many things that make the Philippines the worst place to spend your Summer vacation. Let me tell you a couple of them.
1. The beaches and islands are ugly
Like soooo ugly!
We can’t stand the sight of them.
2. There aren’t any weekend getaway destinations
Subic Bay | Image credit: Allan PiamonteAbsolutely none.
Puning Hot Spring Pampanga | Image credit: Puning hot spring & Restaurant Official Facebook PageI wonder where else you can go instead…
Villa Escudero | Image credit: Villa Escudero Plantation and ResortAlso read: 15 Budget-Friendly Weekend Getaways Near Manila
3. The hotels and resorts aren’t impressive
Shangri-La Fort | Image credit: Shangri-La at the Fort Official Facebook PageThey look mediocre, right?
Club Paradise Coron Palawan | Image credit:Club Paradise Resort Official Facebook4. You’ll get bored at the beach destinations
Image credit: Jun AculladorThere’s nothing to do here.
It’s extremely boring and unstimulating!
Club Paradise Coron Palawan | Image credit: Club Paradise Resort Official FacebookYou’re gonna wish you were swimming elsewhere.
Image credit: Per Edin5. It’s the worst time to take photos outdoors
Image credit: Chris NenerI mean, bad lighting and all…
Really bad lighting…
Image credit: Gep Pascual6. Aside from beaches, the Philippines doesn’t have any interesting places to spend the day
No cafes.
Dreamy Unicorn Cafe Bulacan | Image credit: Dreamy Unicorn Cafe Official FacebookNo museums.
Mind Museum Taguig | Image credit: Mind Museum Official Facebook PageThe malls aren’t even nice.
Eastwood Mall Libis | Image credit: Eastwood Mall Official Facebook Page7. What a bad weather to climb mountains too
Image credit: Arthur NielsenI mean. UGH.
Image credit: Arthur NielsenIf you didn’t get it by now, this was a very sarcastic approach to show how your summer vacation can be best spent in the Philippines. This is our country we’re talking about after all. Love your own!
Also read: I Love Manila and Here’s Why You Should Too
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Therese Sta. Maria
Therese's close friends know that if they haven’t seen her around recently, then she’s probably having an adventure with her luggage and camera in hand. Though she loves staying at home and spending lazy afternoons with friends, there are times when she has to be "away from home to feel at home," — that’s when she’s bitten by the travel bug. See her travels on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reesstamaria/">@reesstamaria</a>.
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