Philippines/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding travel to the Philippines for both business and leisure. Anybody wanting to know the best beaches, archipelagos, coral reefs, dive sites, island resorts, including cheap flights etc. Please note that I DO NOT have any experience or expertise in setting up a business in the Philippines or what are the procedures that one needs to follow if you want to get married to a local Filipino. I also DO NOT have any information about how to apply for a visa. For such questions it is best that you approach the local Philippine Embassy in your own country and enquire there.

Experience in the area

I travel often to the country on business and when here for longer periods never miss an opportunity to explore the country's hidden treasures - mostly the beaches and dive sites.

Publications

India Today Travel Plus

Education/Credentials

Post Graduate

What do you like about this subject?

With 7,107 islands, at high tide, the Philippines is a beach lovers' paradise. Some of them of the most fascinating sea scapes in the world are to be found in these islands - both above and below the surface. From limestone archipelagos, coral reefs, teeming marine life, white, sandy coral beaches, you name it.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Learn more about the various ferry services in the islands that backpackers would like to know about.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

This is one country that you can get by on your own if you can speak English. Almost every Filipino can speak good English and you can ask questions, find your way with any problem. This is unique to a developing country where locals often speak nothing else apart from their native toungue.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Please no questions about the sex industry in this country.