Happy Place
This country beat its neighbor Australia, who didn't even make the top 10, this year. A lot of that comes from satisfaction not only when they're out and about, but also in the workplace. The country’s vast natural wealth—its beaches, vineyards, and mountains—plays a role, too.
New Zealand
MMM Bop
Hanson
It is a fish, pink in color. Can be eaten raw or cooked. Sometimes found in sushi.
Salmon
Lechon (roasted pig) is always present in special Filipino occasions, especially on fiestas. Lechons are paraded dressed in fun characters, while the whole town is participating in a water splashing tradition.
Lechon Festival
Famous for tulips and Vincent Van Gogh
Netherlands / Holland
Don't Stop Believing
Journey
It raises endorphin levels. Nutritionist advises choosing the dark chocolate with at least 70% cacao.
Dark Chocolate
It is a local Kankana-ey term in Cordillera, which means “a season for blossoming.” Tourists flock the city during this time to watch the Grand Float Parade which features giant floats in different characters made of flowers.
Panagbenga
This country is famous for Lindt chocolate, army knife The Matterhorn – ____ Alps., and Rolex watches
Switzerland
I Got a Feeling
Black Eyes Peas
These are fermented dairy foods usually eaten with fruits and nuts.
Yogurt
If you plan to visit Boracay in January, you might as well watch the locals masquerading as Negritos in colorful costumes, dancing and chanting “Hala Bira!” in Aklan.
Ati-Atihan Festival
This country is number one when it comes to happiness. The country consistently ranks among the top education systems in the world, occasionally beaten out by countries like South Korea, Japan, and Singapore. They have a pedagogical system that focuses less on quantitative testing and more on experiential learning and equal opportunity.
Finland
Walking on Sunshine
Katrina and the Waves
Protein-packed whole grain, popular among those looking for substitutes for rice and pasta.
Quinoa
Derived from a Hiligaynon word that means “merrymaking.”
Dinagyang Festival