Vigattin Tourism Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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Top Ten Philippine Coffee Shops

by Jane Dacumos on September 8, 2012
Filipinos are avid coffee drinkers. They flock coffee shops for chatting, meeting new people, enjoying the scenery and drinking a good cup of coffee. Coffee shops are not just stores, but emblems of a good coffee experience. Amidst the many coffee shops all over the country, here are the top ten Philippine coffee shops that have served as a favorite hangout and coffee drinking place for Filipinos.
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10 Great Filipino Food on a Cold Day

by Xtian Mack on January 12, 2015
Dealing with the cold air of January or just a particularly damp, rainy day can be a challenge for most Filipinos. Living in a tropical country, there are some Filipinos who just can't bear really low temperatures. This is probably why Filipinos over the years have developed an amazing variety of culinary delights especially for these occasions, created, developed and passed on to generations to bring warmth to the shivering Filipino. So when the temperatures hit the low end, expect Filipinos to seek these out to warm their bellies and their bodies. Other just make the cold a reason to indulge a craving for something different. It is undeniable that these Filipino food have brought us warmth, comfort and ease whenever we needed them.
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Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Philippines

by Jane Dacumos on January 17, 2013
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage governments and people from across the globe to recognize and preserve places which show a deep cultural heritage by recognizing these places as World Heritage Sites. Here are ten heritage sites in the Philippines recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre:
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10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About These Ten Manila Cemeteries

by Kaye Valdez on October 28, 2014
In commemoration of Undas, Vigattin Tourism brings you the list of ten cemeteries in Metro Manila and ten things you should know about them. Among the list are cemeteries dating as far back as the Spanish colonial era and houses the remains of key historical figures, including the heroes of the Philippine Revolution.
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Ten Facts You Probably Don’t Know About The "World’s Largest Indoor Arena"

by Rjay Reyes on August 13, 2014
Dubbed as the “World’s Largest Indoor Arena”, the Philippine Arena is a multipurpose indoor arena situated in Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue, Bulacan. It has a maximum capacity of 55, 000 people. Guinness Book of World Records considered it as the largest mixed-use theater in the world.
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TOP 10 Water Sports in the Philippines

by Jane Dacumos on May 26, 2012

If you want a different adventure or a thrilling experience, the Philippines has its all splashing sports that will peak your interest. Water sports offer a good exercise and excitement that will make you appreciate and love the nature that is full with wonderful islands and a great variety of sea creatures.

Sailing, white water rafting, surfing and skim boarding are some of the popular water sports anywhere in the Philippines coastline. Are you exited to ride the waves and explore the multitude of Philippines lakes, rivers and waterfalls? Here is my perspective of top 10 water sports to engage in when in the Philippines.

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Top 10 Fun Things to Do in Cebu City

by Rjay Reyes on August 6, 2014
Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines and it’s a highly urbanized city which is the center of Metro Cebu, the second most populous Metropolitan area in the Philippines next to Metro Manila. Known as the “Queen City” of the South, Cebu boasts many tourist attractions. From the first street to the first church of the Philippines, it is surely a must visit place.
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The Newly Opened South Palms Resort Panglao of Bohol

by Rjay Reyes on June 9, 2014
Well known as the Llittle Paradise of Pure Heart”, Panglao is a beautiful island that has many fascinating beaches that is serene and perfect for diving. It is within the province of Bohol which is famous for the Chocolate Hills. The island has hilly to mountainous terrain and is made of Marinojoc limestone which is the youngest among the limestone units found in Bohol.
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Top 10 Most Visited Museums in the Philippines

by Jane Dacumos on August 2, 2013

The Philippines is full of museums caring for the collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance which makes them available for public viewing through exhibits. The largest and most visited museums in the Philippines are located in major cities of Metro Manila, although there are also interesting museums in some provinces. Here is the list of the top ten most visited museums in the Philippines.

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Top Ten Destinations to Visit in Dumaguete City

by Rjay Reyes on August 20, 2014
Dumaguete is dubbed “The City of Gentle People” and also referred as a university town because of the presence of four universities and a number of other colleges. It is situated in the province of Negros Oriental and a popular educational destination for students of surrounding provinces and cities in Visayas and Mindanao.
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