The food in Philippines changed how I think about travel

I travel for food more than anything else, and Philippines shot straight to the top of my culinary travel list. kare-kare alone justified the flight, but that was just the beginning. The variety and quality in Manila is relentless — I didn't have a single disappointing meal in 19 days.

Tubbataha Reef gave context to everything I was tasting. The history and culture feeds into the food in ways you can feel. affordable completed the picture. Already planning a return trip focused entirely on eating my way through a different region.