By Jill Lejano Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 22:05:00 12/04/2010

… before fantasizing about exploring other countries

• Go white water rafting in Cagayan de Oro.
• Visit Batanes.
• See Mt. Mayon up close.
• Swim with the whale sharks in Donsol.
• Climb Mt. Pulag and be awed by its sea of clouds.
• Dive, swim and explore Palawan’s underground river.
• Hike and let the view of Mt. Pinatubo crater take your breath away.
• Party in your bikini in Boracay.
• Surf’s up! Choose your wave—La Union, Zambales or Real, Quezon.
• Missed out on the pristine beauty of Boracay 15 years ago? Visit Malapascua, Cebu.
• Dive and see the rich marine life of Anilao, Batangas.
• Travel back in time—go to Vigan.
• Let Bohol wow you with its many offerings—the Chocolate Hills, the tarsier, the Loboc River Cruise, old churches and the beach.
• Go high! Drive to the Mountain Province of Sagada. Check out the caves, the hanging coffins and enjoy the laidback lifestyle.
• Grab a Viaje del Sol map, visit Ugu Binyan’s pottery studio, eat at Kusina Salud and unwind at Casa San Pablo.
• Spend an entire week up north. Take a road trip from Manila to Vigan, Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Aparri and Isabela!
• Try wakeboarding in Camsur.
• Check out Malate, Old Manila and all their secret spots.
• There are many reasons to love Davao. Kublai’s artworks, its proximity to the beach, the tasty pastil and juicy suha. And did I mention that it’s a smoke-free city?
• Spend a weekend roughing it in Anawangin and Capones in Zambales.
• Check out our colorful fiestas and document them with your camera. Ati-atihan, Dinagyang, Masskara, Sinulog, Higantes, Panagbenga and more.
• Pick your own strawberries at the Strawberry Fields in La Trinidad, Benguet.
• Go to Pampanga for sisig.
• If it’s too hot in Manila, grab a few friends and take a quick trip to Tagaytay.
• Enjoy a food trip in Iloilo. You’ll never go hungry in this city.