tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291754282061733495.post8022886562965698462..comments2024-03-12T11:39:32.693-07:00Comments on PaparazSea: Boost Eco Holidays in the Philippines to get more tourists, change livesPaparazSeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04810914196914792564noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291754282061733495.post-87471502827697695662016-10-19T04:20:32.026-07:002016-10-19T04:20:32.026-07:00so true Jessica, Pinoys have a history of smiling ...so true Jessica, Pinoys have a history of smiling amidst adversity, thanks for the cool comment, cheersPaparazSeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810914196914792564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291754282061733495.post-61157828746513390922014-08-12T13:50:22.124-07:002014-08-12T13:50:22.124-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291754282061733495.post-45086324954888895752014-02-23T17:57:26.426-08:002014-02-23T17:57:26.426-08:00It is true that it is more fun in the philippines....It is true that it is more fun in the philippines. I think, among other countries, even though the Philippines is facing many tragedies, the Filipinos are still smiling and trying hard to pass the challenges in their lives. <a href="http://orientfreight.com/about-us/" rel="nofollow">land transport philippines</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09954083841635113525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291754282061733495.post-801095175540453062012-10-18T13:31:16.903-07:002012-10-18T13:31:16.903-07:00Yes, there is a lot to learn. We, Filipinos, so bl...Yes, there is a lot to learn. We, Filipinos, so blessed with a land filled with so many natural wonders, including the smiling Filipinos, should focus on the 85 to 95% positives, rather than the 10 to 15% negatives in the country. I definitely agree with you, Jun, that our current slogan - "It's more fun in the Philippines" is - as you wrote and I quote : '"Finally, something solid, crowd sourced, needs more push though as hype kinda died down"<br />With you, zeroing on the country's state of tourism, hopefully catching the attention of the great many, and with all sectors, cooperating and moving in one direction, Philippine Tourism , is an immediate answer in boosting Philippine Economy. Keep pushing, the force will be magnified as more join and cooperate - It's more fun in the Philippines!!!!! Pollyanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08322712701109521401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291754282061733495.post-42609823944352446452012-10-07T18:11:05.861-07:002012-10-07T18:11:05.861-07:00thanks Arne, i hope we can actually change the ...thanks Arne, i hope we can actually change the 'out of the way' perception into the must do destination, ..will take lots of work though :)PaparazSeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810914196914792564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291754282061733495.post-53124152882470239392012-10-02T01:44:57.356-07:002012-10-02T01:44:57.356-07:00Very interesting read Jun. As someone who's tr...Very interesting read Jun. As someone who's travelled Asia a lot I can add some comments perhaps. <br />You're right on the money about transport. It's almost impossible to find out how to get from Manilla to other places by public transport. Especially the stations in Manilla are very confusing (Do I get the bus from Pasay, how do I get from the Airport to a busstation?). This year I took a private transport from Manilla to Anilao since it was the easiest – but also most priciest option – option. Getting back from Anilao to Manilla was easier, but only with a lot of help from you and Padoy. <br />The bus itself was painless and very good. Clean, comfortable and fast.<br />In the past I've taken a plane from Manilla to Dumaguete which was a fairly easy and well priced option. I would have no idea how to get from Manilla to Cebu by bus for instance.<br />And what might be a problem for visitors is that the Philippines doesn't have a lot of cultural and historic sites compared to the rest of South-East Asia. If you're not into diving or watersports the Philippines has a lot less to offer. Natural wonderwise exempting water I can only think of the Chocolate Hills and Bauan ricefields from the top of my head to recommend to other people. If you're into citytripping and musea Philippines is pretty barren and Manilla unfortunately is a hot, dirty and busy place to visit. <br />On the plus side – as in many of South-East Asia – Philippinos are super hospitable and friendly and easy going service minded people.<br />When factoring Malaysia and Singapore don't forget these are the busiest Airport hubs in Asia! Lots of business people travel to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok are much cheaper and more convenient airports to visit the rest of Asia. The trouble with the Philippines is that it's an 'out of the way' option, more of an endpoint instead of a jumping place to other places.Arne Kuilmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14078163898505444234noreply@blogger.com