Not many nationalities greet each other by remarking ‘beautiful day’, (that’s ‘magandang araw’, in Tagalog). In the Philippines they do, which gives quite a big clue as to Filipinos’ positive nature – you don’t catch many Brits marking each day with such happiness.
The Philippines’ 7,107 islands are the stuff of divers’ dreams..
When it comes to describing the Philippines’ bewilderingly beautiful islands and beaches, we could spout more clichés than a whale spouts air...
It doesn’t matter where you look in the Philippines – underwater, in the air, or on dry land – you’re spoiled for choice, when it comes to wildlife.
We don’t like to generalise, but it’s safe to say that family life and a sense of fun are two key components of culture and lifestyle in the Philippines – if anyone knows how to party, it’s Filipinos...
