If you are just about to start on your travel adventures, I suggest that you start going to countries without visa for the Filipinos first. Well, visa is kinda expensive for one. If you are on a really tight budget but would want to explore places other than the Philippines, you might want to visit these places:
1. Macau is Asia's "Las Vegas". Pinoys can stay in this country without a visa for 30 days. You can explore the country's casinos, old towns and their very unique black beach!
2. Brazil is quite far and the air fare is a bit expensive, but Pinoys can stay here for 90 days without a visa. This is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. To maximize your airfare, you can have a sidetrip to Bolivia and Peru where Filipinos can stay without a visa for up to 60 days.
3. Brunei Darussalam allows Filipinos to stay for up to 14 days only. I heard the Golden Mosque here is a must- see sight! Although, not much activity can be found in this moslem country.
4. Cambodia is a history- laden country that can be found in Southeast Asia. Pinoys can stay here for up to 21 days. Watch out for my post about this beautiful country in October.
5. Who can forget Hong Kong? You only need to seat on the plane for 35-45 minutes to reach this energetic and lively country. Travel time is much shorter than going to Tagaytay City! We can stay here visa- free for 14 days. Well, you only need 2 days to enjoy Disneyland! :)
6. Indonesia is much like the Philippines with 17,500 islands. Well, you do not need to explore all the islands of course! Pinoys can stay here visa- free for 30days. Our guest author (naks!) Jonathan Estrada will recount his experience in this country in the coming days. (paging Jojo!)
7. Laos borders Vietnam and can be reached in 3 hours by plane. Filipinos can stay here without visa for 30 days. This country is one of the most favorited backpacking destination in Southeast Asia.
8. Malaysia is quite a large country that borders Singapore. This is the home of Petronas Tower and the most delicious Hainanese chicken and rice I have ever tasted. (I am salivating just thinking about it ...) We can stay here visa- free for up to 30days.
9. Singapore is a highly urbanized but very clean country. It is the world's 4th leading financial center. We, Pinoys can stay here visa- free for up to 30 days. Do not forget to get a close up of the REAL Merlion at Sentosa Island!
10. Thailand is one of the top tourist destination in SE Asia. It is a liberated country but very religious as well. The mango with coconut milk is to die for! Do not forget to try their fried insects that can be found at Khao San road!
11. Vietnam is one of my favorite country. This country is very young and it is still rising from being war stricken but you cannot deny its beauty. Eat their beef pho and street sandwiches. You will never want to come back home :) Do not forget to visit Hue, where you can find the Imperial Tombs!
There are other countries that offer visa- free stays for the Filipinos but they are already quite far from the Philippines, thus very expensive airfare.
I wish all of you to embark on a journey and see the whole world. Widen your experience, taste the difference, enjoy the unusual. Choose to be "On Vacay Mode".
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