Philippines : The New Zealand of Asia ( Find out why )

Here are just some of the reasons why :

1. New Zealand Waitomo Underground River

 This is the original Waitomo subterranean adventure that will have you climbing, black water tubing, leaping, through Ruakuri Cave.

Over three hours you'll take leaps of faith over cascading waterfalls and float serenely down

an underground river as you enjoy the glow worm show in the vaulted limestone galleries

up above. Your journey concludes when you emerge into the sunlight of te Waitomo Forest.

Philippines Palawan Underground River

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located about 80 kilometers (50 mi ) north of the city centre of Puerto Princesa,Palawan.

 The river is also called Puerto Princesa Underground River.

The national park is located in the Saint Paul Moungtain Range on the western coast of the island. It is bordered by St Paul Bay to the north and Babuyan River to the east. The city Government of Puerto Princesa has managed the Natinal Park since 1992.

The entrance to the subterranean river is a short hike or boat ride from the town Sabang.

2. New Zealand Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Cape Reinga official name Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua, is the northwesternmost tip of the Aupouri Peninsula, at the northern end of the North Island of New Zealand. Cape Reinga is more than 100 km north of the nearest small town of Kaitaia.

Batanes Lighthouse ( Philippines )

Basco Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the town of Basco in Batanes, the northernmost province in the Philippines. Located in Naidi Hills in Barangay San

Antonio, the lush green hills and the open sea provide a beautiful backdrop for the lighthouse. ( Wikipedia )

3. Surfing in Paihia ( New Zealand )

 A left hand point break that breaks for up to 600m, from 2 to 10 feet+ (Hawaiian scale). It is a long-walled, fast wave with occasional barrels, particularly on the low tide. It picks up a lot of swell and is very consistent – a real adrenaline pumping favourite of the very skilled surfers. It’s access is limited and tricky at times.

Philippines Surfing in Siargao

Cloud 9, the most famous surf beach in the Philippines (Rated 8th best surf spot in the world) is a perfect barreling right hand reef break but with razor sharp coral at the bed of the ocean, therefor Cloud 9 is recommended for advanced surfers only.

4. New Zealand Rotorua Zorb

 ZORB Rotorua, operating for over 17 years, is the iconic Rotorua adventure activity offering the original and unique experience of ZORB globe riding - rolling down a hill in a large inflatable globe. With four tracks and eight ride variations - we have something for everyone!

Philippines Bukidnon Zorb

Another New Zealand original now in the Philippines, the Zorb is a giant inflated ball where you and your partner are strapped inside and rolled down a hill for a one of a kind whirling experience.

5. New Zealand Cathedral Cove

Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve is on the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand covering an area of 840 hectares. Cathedral Cove is named after the cave located there, linking Mare's Leg Cove to Cathedral Cove. Wikipedia

Philippines Morong Beach / Nakabuang Beach Sabtang Batanes

 The sea is tamer at Morong Beach, fringing the other side of the island. Also known as Nakabuang Beach, it is a short stretch bookmarked by low, grass-carpeted hills.

Its most prominent feature is an arch, called Nakabuang Arch or Mahayaw Arch (you pick), that has become an icon of Sabtang and Batanes as a whole.

6. New Zealand Te Paki Sand Dunes

Walking out onto them is like walking into another world. The sand formations, vegetation and continually moving sand really make you feel like you are heading into the desert. 

Great photos can be had at all times of the day and in all weather.

La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag City

If you are a lakwatsera and a traveler, you can’t miss this adrenaline rush voyage in Laoag and Paoay, Ilocos Norte – the La Paz Sand Dunes adventure.

 I confess, my trip in this desert has been one of the most unforgettable experiences because we had an awesome 4X4 ride trailing the high slope sands and sandboarding without a care of the sun burning our skin. ATV rides are also available for the hyper you.

These are just some of the reasons why the I consider the Philippines as the New Zealand of  Asia.

 The Philippines offers the same beauty and even adrenalin-rushed activities that New Zealand can offer. I can go on and on providing you with lots and lots of similarities between these two beautiful and scenery rich countries but I will run out of space in my blog if I do. 

 Last but not the least, these two countries offers lots of smile as Filipinos ( the same as Kiwis ) are so friendly and proud of our home grown hospitality compared to none.

Why not include the Philippines on your next travel and found out why "It's more fun in the Philippines !!!!". 

Other than above reasons, find out why we also love our country The Philippines

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When visiting the Philippines, fly Philippine Airlines and experience the Filipino hospitality  from start to finish.

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EQ