Ph Summer Destinations
This is the summer capital of the Philippines.
Baguio
When a killer shark starts attacking the local shoreline, the town needs to find a way to get on with summer.
Jaws (1975)
It isn’t easy and requires swimming proficiency if you want to catch a wave.
Surfing
"I gotta feeling..." that this summer is going to be a good one. The upbeat tempo and encouraging lyrics to this 2000s anthem is just what everyone needs going into the season.
I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas
This is a famous Filipino dessert that is perfect for summer. It’s made of shaved ice, sweet beans, nata de coco, sago, evaporated milk, and topped with a scoop of ice cream. It’s a sweet and refreshing treat that cools you down and satisfies your sweet tooth.
Halo-halo
Apart from its white sand beaches, this place is famous for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation.
Boracay
Identical twins Annie and Hallie, separated at birth and each raised by one of their biological parents, discover each other for the first time at summer camp and make a plan to bring their wayward parents back together.
The Parent Trap (1998)
This is a team sport played by two teams of two players on a sand court divided by a net. The goal is to hit the ball over the net and ground it on the opponent's side of the court while preventing the other team from doing the same.
Beach Volleyball
This is arguably the fruit of summer, so of course, Harry Styles' 2019 hit song had to make this list. Listening to this while drinking the said fruit concoction seems like a great way to spend those lazy summer days.
Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles
They’re made by blending fresh fruits like mangoes, bananas, and pineapples with milk or ice. They’re a healthy and refreshing option to cool down on a hot day.
Fruit Shakes
This is the surfing capital of the Philippines.
Siargao
After being dumped by the girl he believes to be his soulmate, a hopeless romantic reflects on their relationship to try and figure out where things went wrong and how he can win her back.
500 Days of Summer (2009)
This is a classic beach activity—tossing a flying disc back and forth.
Frisbee
Sabrina Carpenter practically created an endless summer hit. The music video alone will convince you to call up your friends right now for a road trip to the nearest coastline. The lyrics and the groovy melody seal the deal.
Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter
It is a classic Filipino dish made of meat (usually chicken and/or pork) cooked in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and other spices. It’s a versatile dish that is usually brought when going for a summer outing.
Adobo
This is known as the Second Summer Capital of the Philippines due to its high altitude which gives a breathtaking scenery of the Taal Lake.
Tagaytay
Word to the wise: If you and a group of friends hit somebody with your car and dump the body in the river, turn yourselves in.
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
This is a popular underwater activity that involves swimming face down while breathing through a tube called a snorkel.
Snorkeling
André 3000 is the star of this music video. He plays every member of the band, showing up multiple times throughout—and that's both brilliant and hilarious. It helps that the chorus also has a way of raising moods immediately.
Hey Ya by Outkast
It is the healthier way of cooking food like fish, squid, pork, and chicken. It is easy to set up on the beach with the delicious scent of smoky meats and sauces wafting in the air.
Grilling or Inihaw
Located over 5000 feet above sea level with temperatures as low as 10 degrees Celsius, this eerie destination is home to unconventional but fascinating hanging coffins—an attraction almost every traveler would want to see while up there.
Sagada
Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?
Grease (1978)
This is the practice of sculpting sand into artistic forms, such as sand painting, sand brushing, sand sculpting, or creating sand bottles.
Sand Art
Those violins in the intro will get you every time! The title translates to "Long Live Life", but can we change that to "Long Live Summer"? The season should never end.
Viva La Vida by Coldplay
This is a popular sour soup in the Philippines, made with a variety of meats and vegetables like tamarind, tomatoes, and onions. It’s a refreshing dish that’s perfect for the hot summer season.
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