It’s more fun in the
Philippines. How appropriate. Whoever thought of this slogan is a genius.
Truly the Philippines is a
fun place. The colorful cities, barrios and people all combine to give the
country a fiesta ambiance.
This blogger is a backpack
tourist and an expert in bargain travel in Asia. I am a penny pincher so I
research my travel carefully. I have traveled to all parts of the
Philippines. This year I will revisit Luzon and its bigger cities.
I have been here since
February this year. I stayed almost all the time in Antipolo because it
is near Manila and being higher, lots cooler. Plus it offers great views
of the city. I have seen many tourist spots in this city but I was most
impressed by the historic Hinulugang Taktak. This is a really grand and pretty
waterfall. Too bad it has been allowed to deteriorate. It is a crime that such
a natural wonder has become so polluted and dirty. One other
annoying thing I have encountered in the city is the huge
number of tricycles. And nearly all of them have motors with decibel levels
close to a 747. Enough noise to loosen your fillings. They
should pass a law which prohibits such ruckus or mandate silencers for the
infernal mufflers.
There are many good and
inexpensive restaurants and places to stay in Antipolo. I decided to give
Overlook Resort a try because it seemed a bargain and it is close to the
falls. Good food here and great prices. Plus the staff is really nice.
Check out the view at sunset and at night. Fill a cooler with ice and cold beer
and gaze out at the fantastic nightscape of the city. You could almost
feel your blood pressure drop.
