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HIDDEN SECRETS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Do you love to explore up-and-coming places and secret spots?
Get off the beaten track and uncover a new side of the Philip-
pines, from endless cave systems to endless shoe collections.
CAVING IN SAMAR
Catbalogan in Samar offers amazing caving opportunities - including the second largest
system in Asia. Navigate river passageways lit by kerosene torches, combined with
glistening stalactites and bats whizzing overhead.
NORTHERN SIERRA MADRE NATURAL PARK
OK. You wanted to prove that you can get off the beaten track. Trekking this vast ex-
panse of mountainous, critter-infested rainforest that dominates North Luzon's east coast
is just the place to do it.
FIREFLY KAYAK TRIPS
Departing near Cortes on Bohol at sunset, these are memorable kayak trips to see the
fireflies, which pulsate in the trees like Christmas lights; an immensely tranquil experi-
ence.
RIZAL, PALAWAN
Using the extremely remote town of Rizal on the western side of South Palawan as a
base, strap up your boots to explore the surrounding mountains, and meet the Tao't Bato
people.
LEYTE LANDING MEMORIAL, RED BEACH
One for WWII buffs, this is the site where General MacArthur fulfilled his vow to liber-
ate the Philippines from Japanese rule. The famous scene is immortalised with a bronze
statue of MacArthur and co wading into shore.
IMELDA MARCOS' SHOE COLLECTION
The real reason tourists come to the Marikina Shoe Museum in Manila is to see Imelda's
shoes - about 800 pairs. And that's only about 25% of the collection of this eccentric
former First Lady.
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