Authentic Experience

The Philippines is just a tiny Southeast Asian country but offers a lot of things that a tourist can experience. When in the Philippines, make sure to go or try at least one of these things to be able to have the "authentic experience".

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If you are craving for traditional Filipino-Spanish cuisine, Ilustrado is the place for you. They open since 1989 inside the walled city of Intramuros. This is one of the best restaurants in Manila for fine dining.

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If you are looking for a shop that makes Filipino souvenirs, you might as well visit Souvenir Island General Merchandise located in Quiapo, Manila. It does not just promote Filipino culture but also highlights Filipino artistry (Valdeavilla, 2018).

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If you want to visit some churches, make sure to consider going to Basilica of St. Martin de Tours situated in the heart of Taal, Batangas. It is known to be Asia's largest Catholic Church under the Augustinians. Boasting its baroque themed architecture, you will be amazed by the awe-inspiring design, from the facade, up to the interiors. And from the bell tower, you'll get to see the magnificent view of the Balayan Bay and Taal Lake (Travel, 2016).

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Since Christmas is celebrated in the Philippines as early as September, It'll be fun to participate in this this Giant Lantern Festival held in San Fernando Pampanga. It is a competition for different barangays or towns of giant lantern making (Estrosas, 2018).

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If you want to learn how to make authentic Filipino food from the experts -a local home chef. Join Greg in his beautiful colonial-style home, and enjoy a private cooking lesson in the kitchen. He will tell you all about Filipino cuisine and the history and influences that have gone into it (viator.com, 2020)