Matador's Ultimate Guide to the Philippines

Hop through the dreamiest islands in the world ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View this email in your browser]( [Matador's Guide to the Philippines]( Matador's Ultimate Guide to the Philippines Hi all, With over 7,000 islands, it would take multiple lifetimes to explore all that the Philippines has to offer. From the bustling capital of Manila to beaches ringed in bright sands and turquoise waters, this archipelago offers one of the most diverse travel experiences in the world. The best itineraries include island hopping, rice terrace trekking, street food tours, and plenty of beach time. This week, Matador explores the Philippines. [Let’s dive in](. [EXPLORE THE PHILIPPINES](  GET INSPIRED [Kalanggaman Island]( Kalanggaman Island Is One of the Best Getaways in the Philippines Kalanggaman Island, off the larger island of Leyte, is the picture-perfect postcard of a paradise island: it’s got fine, white sand and turquoise, clear water. And, because accessing the island is regulated, you won’t have to deal with hordes of visitors. [READ NOW]( [Mindoro Island]( Mindoro Island in the Philippines Is an Untouched Paradise If you're really looking for a true escape to an island nearly untouched by humans, look no further than Mindoro, just a few hours from the capital city of Manila in the Philippines. The mango-shaped island has idyllic beaches, but it’s the rest of its geographic features that set it apart from other remote islands. [READ NOW]( [Ann's Filipino Kitchen]( Matador’s First Original Cooking Show: Ann’s Filipino Kitchen Ann is chef and matriarchal leader at Tao Philippines’ Tao Kantina. Watch and learn as she takes us through some classic Filipino dishes. [WATCH HERE]( [Guimaras Island]( This Philippine Island Has Mangoes so Delicious, They Have Their Own Festival A crank turns and the bush rises into a tree, exposing dangling fruit. The women and farmers in the crowd scramble out with long bamboo nets to scoop it up. It’s all just part of one performance on one day of what is surely the best mango festival in the world. [READ NOW](  NATURE + ADVENTURE [Tao Philippines]( This Adventure Resort in the Philippines Will Be Offering Mountain Trekking Through Rice Terraces Tao Philippines has become one of the leading adventure/travel companies in Asia because it fully immerses guests in islander culture — everything from fishing and harvesting to sleeping in open-air huts. [READ NOW]( [Boat in Palawan Philippines]( Island Hopping Around Palawan, Philippines, Is the Best Adventure You Can Take in 2022 Of the 7,000-plus islands that comprise the Philippines, some 1,780 belong to Palawan, the archipelago’s westernmost and most isolated province. [READ NOW]( [The Sapphire]( The Sapphire Hinatuan Enchanted River in the Philippines Is Jaw-Dropping Of the 7,000-plus islands that comprise the Philippines, some 1,780 belong to Palawan, the archipelago’s westernmost and most isolated province. [READ NOW](  FOOD + CULTURE [Kinilaw]( 11 Filipino Foods You Need To Add To Your Eating Bucket List It’d be a monumental task to go through all the country’s ever-changing gastronomy, but if you’re looking for where to start, these 11 dishes should be on your must-try list. Kain tayo, or for the non-Tagalog speaker, "Let’s eat!" [READ NOW]( [coffee farmer]( The Philippines Is Rediscovering Its Heritage Coffee — Caffeine Lovers Everywhere Should Take Note This variety has a distinct aroma and full body, with slightly acidic flavor, and fruity, wine-like notes, and an oh-so-delectable hint of caramel. [READ NOW]( [banana ketchup]( You Need This Sweet and Tangy Filipino Banana Ketchup in Your Kitchen While American ketchup is based around tomatoes, the Filipino version, true to its name, is made almost entirely from bananas. [READ NOW]( [Coron]( Island Hopping in Coron, Philippines Is Absolutely Magical The Philippines has some insanely beautiful white-sand beaches and clear blue waters. To take full advantage of them, I spent some time in Coron and did as much island hopping as possible. Here's where to go. [READ NOW](  TIPS, ADVICE + DEALS [girl]( 10 Tagalog Slang Phrases Travelers To the Philippines Need To Know Tagalog is constantly changing — there are Filipino idioms that date back to our grandparents’ era, expressions influenced by the Spanish and American colonization, as well as pop culture-referenced street slang. [READ NOW]( [Chocolate Hills]( How To Visit the Chocolate Hills in the Philippines Chocolate Hills are a bizarre and popular attraction in the middle of the island of Bohol in the Philippines. In the dry season, the 1,776 symmetrically shaped conical mounds covering 20 square miles turn brown and look like endless rows of chocolate kisses—which is how they got their name. [READ NOW]( [Epic Stays TikTok](  [Facebook](  [Twitter](  [Youtube](  [Instagram](  [Tiktok](  [Pinterest]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here](. Or [unsubscribe from our newsletter.]( We'll be here when you need us! Copyright © 2022 Matador Network, All rights reserved. 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