When I visited this other homeland....rich with so many beautiful beaches and breathtaking views I was only 3 years old. I still remember my lola, which means Grandma in Filipino, holding me in my arms when we were riding a boat from Manila City going to Iloilo City. I spent 4 Years in Crossing Sibucao in Negros Occidental near La Carlota City where I went to Kindergarten. Negros Island in the Spanish Era was rich in producing quality Sugar and used to be the top 5 exporter in the 19th Century!! Yes, Philippines was discovered by the Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 under Spain which they ruled till 1898. That's why my Filipino brothers have Spanish names. One of the great hero's for me is Jose Rizal. He wrote famous novels like Noli Me Tangere and the El Filibusterismo.
The beaches here are great. Philippines has 7'107 Islands and one of my favorite is Boracay!! The white sand, the crystal blue water and fun, fun, fun...! They have great cottages with a reasonable price, you can rent a Mountainbike or go Diving or Windsurfing and they got great Bars and Restaurants!! For me definitely one of the best resorts in the World!!!
