Posted by Why should one consider traveling throughout the Philippines? What motivates individuals to allocate their hard-earned finances across these numerous provinces? At times, I find myself pondering these questions, particularly when I am fatigued from the meticulous planning of itineraries and budgeting for these excursions. There are instances when I question my own sanity for engaging in such endeavors. This sentiment may resonate with others who are familiar with my ambitions or who come across my social media updates, featuring phrases such as “My 66th province visited, my 69th province explored,” and so on!
I believe that each of us has different priorities. Some aspire to accumulate considerable wealth, while others seek a more modest lifestyle. There are those who yearn for solitude on a deserted island, and then there are individuals like myself who have a desire to explore the world. However, global travel may present challenges due to the necessary documentation required, such as visas for foreign countries and evidence of financial capacity, particularly when interacting with immigration officials as a Filipino national departing the Philippines. A more feasible goal for me at present is to journey throughout the Philippines, as Filipino citizens do not require visas for domestic travel. I can freely stay on Philippine islands, provided they are unowned, or in hotels, as long as I have the means to do so. Therefore, my initial objective is to traverse the Philippines before completing all the countries of the world. I am of the opinion that this could be a worthwhile pursuit. Even if I do not amass a vast fortune, I believe that accomplishing a visit to all provinces of the Philippines would make me feel as though I were a multimillionaire or billionaire. While I may not be the first Filipino to do so, I could potentially be the first from Santa Cruz, Laguna, the first millennial from Laguna, the first alumnus of Silangan Elementary School, Pedro Guevara Memorial National High School, Philippine Normal University, or University of the Philippines Diliman, the first office worker from BGC, or the first from my clan to achieve this feat. This could become a compelling anecdote to share with my future children or grandchildren – the story of how “Daddy visited all these places in the Philippines!”
Note: For those who’d like to dive deeper into our travels, our book Exploring Around the Philippines is now published and available on Amazon. It captures our journey across at least 80 provinces, told through personal stories, cultural encounters, and unforgettable experiences from around the country.
https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Around-Philippines-Provinces-Culinary/dp/B0FCSGHD6L
- 80 Provinces I Have Visited- https://travellingpeoples.com/2024/11/08/82-provinces-i-have-visited-in-the-philippines/
- Interesting Hotels We Have Stayed- https://travellingpeoples.com/2024/10/30/hotels-in-the-philippines/
- Interesting Restaurants We Have Dined – https://travellingpeoples.com/2024/10/29/restaurants-in-metro-manila/