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A trip to the Philippines offers hidden gems, slow food and colourful events

Beyond its capital Manila, the Philippines offers travellers a menu of slow food, coastal activities and festivals not to miss.

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00:05the best time to visit the Philippines is all year round you know we're a tropical country so
00:12any time of the year has a unique authentic experience for every traveler coming in was
00:18recently named number 37 on the New York Times 52 places to go in 2026 it's volcanic landscapes
00:26waterfalls and natural springs make it a wonderful destination for nature and adventure travelers
00:31the magheta is a fantastic gateway for diving while Siquijó remains one of our hidden gems
00:38with beautiful beaches waterfalls and rich local traditions first is the Sinulog which is in Cebu in
00:51the Visayas Sinulog is a celebration of your faith then so also south of the Philippines in Davao
00:58there's the Kadayawan festival during the Kadayawan there are different concerts also street dancing
01:04but Kadayawan is a celebration of the harvest and north of the Philippines we have the Panagbenga
01:11festival so that is a celebration of the flowers those are three of the many many many other
01:17experiences to be had in the Philippines
01:24Iloilo now is the Philippines first UNESCO creative city for gastronomy it's very interesting to come
01:32visit that city because their cuisine is heavily inspired by the culture and traditions of that
01:39Bacolod city Bacolod city is a slow food hub in Asia and the center for sustainable gastronomy
01:45Negros Occidental also is the organic capital of the Philippines so here in Bacolod we have slow food
01:52itineraries culinary itineraries into experiences into that destination
02:03the natural beauty of the Philippines is unlike any other but more than that it is the people in the
02:11Philippines who really will go the extra mile to give you an experience that is worth coming all
02:17the way to ask for so it is the people that will always and every time surprise you

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