El Nido or 'The Nest', Palawan

The Swiftlets which abide in the soaring cliffs construct their abodes using saliva....which are then used to make 'birds nest soup', a delicacy in China....

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Philippines

April 3rd 2007
The Philippines certainly packs a punch when it comes to natural wonders: spectacular beaches, beautiful mountains, awesome volcanos, stunning lakes, superb diving and colourful aquatic life - d'you see that whale shark to your right?? - so we didn't need much arm-twisting to persuade us to linger for over five weeks (our longest stay in any country so far) and sample the local delights.... The ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Boracay

The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more

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