In the Path of the Conquistadors - Pilippines

The ancient Spanish empire stretched from the Americas to Asia. Mabuhay!  Welcome!  Joseph visits and The Philippines where Spanish influence is visible in the Filipinos language, spirit and food.

Travelscope’s Philippines Travel Partners

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Mabuhay!  Welcome! The Philippines is a string of 7,107 islands that offer the traveler diverse cultures, varied scenery, a rich history, endless activities and, foremost, a welcoming people. Which is surprising considering the fact that the country and its people has been used and abused by foreign interests for generations. The Spanish were in charge from Magellan’s landing in 1521 until the Americans conquered and purchased the country in 1898. Fifty years of U. S. control gave way to the Japanese invasion in 1941. For three years, the Japanese brutalized the populace until, as promised, the Americans and Douglas Macarthur returned in 1945. Yet, in spite of invasions, oppressions and hardships theyve suffered, the Filipinos have never lost their feelings of goodwill toward other people and their faith in God. During Travelscope’s visit, you’ll discover many things foremost among them was the Filipino concept of Bahalana which means “Celebrate Life Come What May. It’s a belief that has allowed the Filipinos to prevail in the face of adversity and it is contagious. You feel it in their greeting, you see it in their smiles and you hear it in their songs. Click here or on the image island of Bohol for more information on the Philippines.

If you’re going to the Philippines, you’re going to have to get there. Philippine Airlines flies daily between Los Angeles and San Francisco and Manila increasing to 10 flights a week during Christmas.  The flight from Los Angeles leaves at 10:30pm. Business class on Philippines Airlines is extremely reasonable and worth the try—even though Philippine Airlines offers special amenities and excellent treatment in every class. After dinner and a brief refueling stop in Hawaii you can stretch out and sleep all the way to Manila. Click on the Philippine Airlines logo or here to get more information on the airlines’ routes, fares and packages.

From the capital city of Manila to the island of Boracay there are a slew of adventures awaiting the traveler to The Philippines. The options range from scuba diving and nature treks to shopping and clubbing.  ccommodations are also wide ranging and relatively inexpensive. The traveler can book an apartment in the chic Makati district of Manila or a deluxe resort on one of the islands. And while on the islands you can often make your discoveries on your own, every new visitors to Manila should hire a guide for a good overview of this bustling and multi-layered city. For a wide range of choices in every category from a company that specializes on giving travelers an authentic local view of the Philippine experience click here or on the www.TravelPh.com logo above. You can get as much or as little guidance with planning your trip as you need.