Explore Philippines - April - May 2016

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Times are definitely a-changing, so in this issue we thought we’d give you an in on what we can expect from the places, pastimes, and people that matter in this go-getting nation of ours. These should be ideal primers to the highly-anticipated international travel and food expos that will be held in the Philippines this year, adding anticipation to the country’s ascent in the world of tourism.

Third-generation star Janine Gutierrez, for starters, sees a refreshing side of the legendary city of Manila, while talking about her roots and the positive things that lie ahead for the Philippines and the Filipino wanderer. We also list the best, brightest, and the beckoning destinations all over Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, and take a look into a few choice culinary visionaries’ work on recreating some signature local dishes to take today’s Pinoy palate to greater heights. Tour guide extraordinaire Carlos Celdran, meanwhile, talks about history and just how much he loves Manila, and so should we.

The future, indeed, is looking bright and breezy, as stories on modern age head-turners, the Freedom Island preservation, and a hoppin’ new activity place cap off this enlightened edition of EXPLORE PHILIPPINES. So buckle up, put your sunglasses on, and prepare for more and pleasant travels ahead.

Explore Philippines Magazine Description:

EXPLORE Philippines – a quarterly travel, culture & lifestyle magazine, aims to curate and promote the finest and most stimulating sights and stories that ascend from exploring the wonders and fun in the Philippines and beyond.

With a special theme for every issue, EXPLORE Philippines looks to tackle the many facets of the modern Filipino traveler – that with the moods, the musings, the carry-ons, the traditions, the sticks and stones, and all the destinations that we report about, we may influence more to unceasingly LIVE TO EXPLORE.