EXPAT LEISURE OPTIONS
- Local and regional travel (7,107 islands)
- Local sports clubs (American Women’s Club etc.)
- Vibrant restaurant scene
- Numerous golf courses
- Snorkeling and diving
- Exploring the rich culture (local festivals e.g. Sinulog, Ati-Atihan; Metropolitan Art Museum, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila Metropolitan Theatre, UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Enjoying nature, hiking
BASIC GUIDE: PLACES TO GO TO & THINGS TO DO
JOINING INTERNATIONAL GROUPS
- British Women’s Association (BWA) http://www.bwamanila.com/
- Australia & New Zealand Association http://www.anzamanila.org/
- American Women’s Club Philippines http://www.awcphilippines.org/
- Alabang Ladies International Group (ALIG)
- Arrival Survival arrivalsurvivalmanila@gmail.com
- The German Club http://www.germanclub.ph/
- Singapore Ladies Club http://slcphils.wordpress.com/about/
- Scandinavian Society http://www.ssp.org.ph/index.php?page=main
- Damas Latinas http://damaslatinasmanila.com/
- Dutch Club http://www.dutchclubmanila.org/
- InterNations https://www.facebook.com/groups/InterNationsGlobal
THINGS TO DO IN METROPOLITAN MANILA
Weekend Markets:
Salcedo Market
Every Saturday from 7am to 2pm https://www.facebook.com/SalcedoCommunityMarket/
Legaspi Village Market
Every Sunday from 7am to 2pm http://www.clickthecity.com/events/details.php?id=9091 https://www.facebook.com/legazpisundaymarket
Sidcor Market
Every Sunday from 6am to 2pm
Eton Centris Mall, EDSA, Quezon City
https://www.facebook.com/sidcorlocalsundaymarket
The Fort Strip
https://foursquare.com/v/the-fort-strip/4b7e74bbf964a520cbed2fe3
THINGS TO SEE IN METROPOLITAN MANILA
Manila walking tours:
▶Old Manila Walks www.oldmanilawalks.com
▶Intramuros Manila https://intramuros.gov.ph/
Museums:
▶Ayala Museum www.ayalamuseum.org
▶Upside Down Museum www.upsidedownmuseum.com
▶National Museum www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/
▶The Mind Museum http://www.themindmuseum.org/
DAY TRIPS OUTSIDE OF METRO MANILA
TAGAYTAY
Antonio’s Restaurant https://antoniosrestaura.ph/antonios-restaurant/
Sonya’s Garden
ANTIPOLO
Pinto Art Museum
https://www.pintoart.org/museum
CORREGIDOR ISLAND TOUR
SANTA ROSA, LAGUNA
Holy Carabao Holistic Farm
LILIW, LAGUNA
Esmeris Farm
https://www.facebook.com/Daang.Hari.Campgrounds
Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar
https://www.historichotels.org/hotels-resorts/las-casas-filipinas-de-acuzar/history.php
WEEKEND ESCAPES
LAIYA:
Acuatico Resort
http://www.acuaticoresort.com.ph/
NASUGBU:
Pico de Loro
http://www.picodelorocove.com/#section1
Club Punta Fuego:
http://www.clubpuntafuego.com.ph/
PUERTO GALERA:
Sunset at Aninuan Beach Resort
ANILAO:
Dive Solana Resort
LIPA:
The Farm at San Benito
https://www.thefarmatsanbenito.com/
PANSOL:
Laresio Lakeside Resort And Spa
ANAWANGIN COVE
ISLAND GET-AWAYS
BORACAY:
Discovery Shores
http://www.discoveryshoresboracay.com/
BOHOL:
Amunini Beach Resort and Spa
CEBU:
Shangri La
http://www.shangri-la.com/cebu/mactanresort
SIQUIJOR:
Coco Grove Beach Resort
http://www.cocogrovebeachresort.com/
PALAWAN:
El Nido Resorts
Coron
https://guidetothephilippines.ph/articles/ultimate-guides/coron-palawan-travel-guide
ADVENTURE TOURS /OTHER LEISURE ACTIVITIES
ADVENTURE TOURS:
Beyond Outdoor Adventures
http://beyondoutdooradventures.com/
Travel Factor HQ
https://www.facebook.com/travelfactorhq
LEISURE ACTIVITIES:
Scuba Diving
·http://www.scubadivephilippines.com/
·http://www.padi.com/scuba/scuba-diving-trips/scuba- diving-resort-vacations/philippines/
·http://scubatechphilippines.com/scuba_blog/best-scuba- diving-philippines-destinations/
GOLF:
http://www.golfingphilippines.com/
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING/MOUNTAINEERING:
http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/
http://www.islandsofthephilippines.com/conquering-great- mountains-philippines/
MOUNTAIN BIKING/BIKING:
http://www.everytrail.com/browse.php?activity_id=6&coun try=philippines
http://www.swimbikerun.ph/tag/mountain-bike-trails- philippines/
https://www.facebook.com/MountainBikePH
CAVING
http://www.extremeraftingphilippines.com/links/other- activities/spelunkingcaving
http://www.getwet-asia.com/philippines/category/caving- spelunking/