Philippines

OVERVIEW

Tribal island nation invaded by the Spanish, Americans, and Japanese. Dramatic politics, and OFW's.

No tourist visa required for Canadian passport holders for 30 days

Philippine Peso (PHP)

Fx rate

CAD$1 = ~PHP40

Tagalog

English

>1,000 dialects

History

Over 7,000 islands colonized by the Spaniards for more than 300 years.

Things to do in Coron

Island hopping, crocodile sisig, diving and beaches.

Things to do in Cebu

Whale sharks, snorkelling with the sardines and lechon.