The Top 7

Hillman Wonders

of the Philippines

Click the buttons below to read my impartial web pages on the Seven Wonders of the Philippines. Each guide page gives you valuable tips & insights.

The 1 gold winner

Banaue Rice Terraces

The 6 bronze  winners

Chocolate Hills

Mayon Volcano

Pamalican Island

Taal Volcano

Tubbataha Reef

Underground River

The honorable mentions

for my brief guide descriptions of

Boracay Cebu El Nido

Intramuros Zamboanga

My Philippine

Photo galleries

Nation's Top 7 Wonders

Banaue Rice Terraces

Banaue Festivals

My other

Philippines pages

Batad & Bangaan

Filipino Phrases

Interesting Philippine Facts

Philippine Cuisine

Top 10 reasons

to visit the Philippines

Warm and welcoming - The Filipinos are one of the kindest and most hospitable people in our world.

Banaue Rice Terraces - It's one of the world's top man-made wonders.

More Philippine wonders - The nation has six other Hillman Wonders of the World medalists. Plus some honorable mentions.

Unwinding & relaxing - The country is a place for travelers to rejuvenate. It has thousands of secluded, powdery white-sand tropical beaches and a large number of resorts, from budget to luxury level.

Great diving - The nation has some of the best dive spots on the planet. Its Tubbataha Reef is legendary. Snorkeling is also outstanding.

Living tribal culture  - Experience the life, music and dance of remote ethnic tribes - including those of the Ifugao tribe in mountainous northern Luzon.

Interesting cuisine - Enjoy dozens of  food specialties that beckon food explorers. Don't miss tasting the culinary icon Lechon, a charcoal-roasted whole pig.

English speaking - Most Filipinos are fluent in English, so if you are English-speaking, you can converse with nearly everyone you meet.

Low expense  - Your money goes a long way in the Philippines. Although the airfare may be higher than for a trip to Europe or the USA, you'll likely end up spending less on your vacation.

Easy to reach  - Many major world airlines fly you from the USA and other distant countries to Manila, including Northwest Airlines and Philippine Airlines.

My Philippine

web pages

My Philippine cuisine guide

External links

Philippine Department of Tourism

Wikipedia Philippines

WikiTravel Philippines

I hope my impartial guide to the top travel attractions

increases your pleasure for your vacation, tour or adventure trip

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