Where to go in Germany

To start I would like to say that most people are right, Germany is a GREAT place to visit. I heard on the radio the other day that over 4 million Americans visited Germany in 2005 and to be honest it did not surprise me at all. With so many beautiful things to see and experience who wouldn’t be interested?

Lets start off with the obvious attractions: Castles, German Beer and German Food.

Castles: Arguably the number one attraction of Germany. Castles are one of Germany's most historic prized possessions. With at least one Castle in every single decent sized town in Germany, you will always have a place to visit no matter where your travels in Germany take you. Most of these Castles have nice restaurants inside where you are given information on the historic value of the establishment, not to mention great food in my experience.

German Beer: Many say that German beer is the best in the world, because of this many German breweries are hesitant to give up their ‘tricks of the trade’ many saying ‘its in the water’. Whether this is true or not Germany definitely has a reputation for providing delicious preservative free beer. The German government actually mandates that only a few main ingredients are to be added to the beer and no preservatives can be added, BY LAW.

German Food: I am sure that you all have either heard about or tried some of the typical German dishes, i.e. Schnitzel, Wursts (German sausage) and Spatzle, but what you may not have tried are some of the ‘not so traditional’ but common dishes in Germany. If you are planning a trip to Germany I recommend going to any German restaurant and ordering the house special. Most restaurants, just like in the U.S., have a house special that is different from restaurant to restaurant and will usually be very deliciou

Best Summer Vacation Destination

With the sun’s heat penetrating into our skin, perhaps we can’t help but think of an adventurous summer escapade. This summer, try to experience something satisfying, fun-filled but relaxing and of course exciting through exploring the Philippines. You can’t only enjoy the fun of getting more stuff out of your penny; the rich cultural heritage of this country, exotic food and sports adventure will lift your spirits high.

If you want to get tanned and invigorate your body, chill out at any of the white sand beaches in the country. All the excitement await for you in Boracay, Panglao, Coco Beach in Puerto Galera, Mactan Island, Camiguin, Dakak, Honda Bay, El Nido, Pearl Farm, and Siargao.

Don’t fail to add on the list some sports adventure to try on. Cagayan de Oro offers you an electrifying white water rafting adventure. Indulge yourself as well into some mountain trekking, snorkeling, island hopping, kayaking, tubing, caving, scuba diving and a lot more.

Exploring the Philippines wouldn’t be complete without taking a glimpse of some historical sites. Visit Intramuros or Old Manila which was built by the Spaniards in 16th century. This place will take you back to the Philippines in the late centuries. Other historical places to delve include Luneta Park, Corregidor, Vigan and Fort Santiago.

Satisfy your appetite with some tropical food such as balut, kinilaw (raw meat, e.g. fish, squid,), the list is endless. You can find a lot of delicious food in the Philippines that you’ll always crave for. There are also available dishes for vegetarians and health conscious ones.

Now, you don’t have to spend much time fuddling into the best thing to do and best place to go for summer. Pack your bag and head off to the Philippines. It’s the place where you can find everything you’ve fancied to experience.

  

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Philippines Must Do: Cagayan de Oro White Water Rafting

If you are up for an adventure, Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines offers you a very exciting white water rafting experience. I cannot forget the first time I experienced white water rafting. At first I was scared because I do not know how to swim.  Good thing, the tour guides were very generous to give us a briefing to let us know what to do and understand the different terms used. It was really really fun going with the flow especially when some of our friends did the flipping.

The thrill in every rapids  never failed our crave for an adventure.

After a very enjoyable 14 rapids adventure, a very delicious meal was served for us. We had pork barbeque and a lot of seafoods which were so yummy. Now it made me wonder when will be my next white water rafting experience again.